Which Curt Fifth Wheel Hitch Has Better King Pin Contact than E16

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I bought the E16k but in the works of getting a better one from curt I hope Which one can u recommend

asked by: Steve

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What hitch did you buy? I hate to say it, but some of the lower end Curt hitches and even the higher end ones can have a bit of play in them and Curt says that's acceptable.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Steve

9/8/2017

I bought the E16k but in the works of getting a better one from curt I hope Which one can u recommend

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Jameson C.

9/8/2017

The E16 hitch like part # C16115 has a pretty loose slide bar jaw system that's going to allow quite a bit of movement. It will get the job done but it will make some noise. Best similar Curt option would be the new A16 part # C16120 which has an improved 2-piece jaw system that provides 360 degrees of contact.

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Answer 1

Depending on the brackets and rails that were used to install the 5th wheel your rails could be installed in a close range of measurements. If your hitch was installed with the universal mounting brackets #RP30035 then your rear most rail should be…

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Answer 2

Congrats on the new trailer and thanks for the picture and extra information! I just spoke with my rep at Lippert and it looks like your Jayco Eagle has a Lippert Turning Point which limits your options. The only gooseneck to 5th wheel adapter for…

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Answer 3

The head design is slightly different for the A16 hitch #C16120. It's the more recent version of the Q16 that you also mentioned. They made the heads strong enough to be able to be used with a Sidewinder pin box and they upgraded the warranty…

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 5

There are a couple of ways other than replacing the pin box on your trailer that can help to reduce the chucking you are experiencing. First, I simply recommend checking to make sure the tongue weight of your trailer is around 10-15 percent of its…

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Answer 6

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 7

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 11

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Answer 12

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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