16k Fifth Wheel Hitch With Jaw that Closes Automatically When Backed Up to Trailer Pin Box
Question:
MY OLD HITCH I DO NOT REMEMBER THE BRAND WHEN YOU BACKED TO HOOK UP WHEN ENTERED THE JAWS IT AUTOMATICALLY HOOK AND THE LEVER CLOSE WITH THIS 16K I HAVE TO PUSH THE LEVER IN WITCH MOST OF THE TIME IS VERY DIFFICULT TO HOOK UP AND UNHOOK IS THERE A HITCH I CAN OUT ON THE 16K FRAME THAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE
asked by: DAVID B
Helpful Expert Reply:
If you have a Reese fifth wheel hitch part # RP30047 there isn't a similar hitch head that would fit on the legs of the hitch that uses a jaw mechanism similar to what you described.
Curt has their A16 hitch part # C16120 which has this feature though. When you back the trailer into the hitch it snaps into place and you can see on the handle an indicator that it is secure and ready to tow. Check out the review video for more info.
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall
- Reese
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David K.
10/22/2020
MY OLD HITCH I DO NOT REMEMBER THE BRAND WHEN YOU BACKED TO HOOK UP WHEN ENTERED THE JAWS IT AUTOMATICALLY HOOK AND THE LEVER CLOSE WITH THIS 16K I HAVE TO PUSH THE LEVER IN WITCH MOST OF THE TIME IS VERY DIFFICULT TO HOOK UP AND UNHOOK IS THERE A HITCH I CAN OUT ON THE 16K FRAME THAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE