Can a Rotating Pin Box be Used with the Curt X5 C16210?

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This says it will not work with rotating pin box is that correct and why?

asked by: Brandon

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The Curt Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter # C16210 cannot be used with a rotating pin box due to the stress on the connection point, which is the gooseneck hitch ball opening, will be too great. This can cause a catastrophic failure, ending in disaster.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Answer 1

Yes; the Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for Curt Double Lock Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs #C16210 is compatible with a Curt Q16 hitch.

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Answer 2

Although the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit #C16411-204 is a fit for your 2011 GMC Sierra 2500/3500, if you already have a gooseneck trailer hitch installed it will not fit as they use the same bracket locations. If you let me know what…

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Answer 3

There is a great option for a Curt 5th wheel hitch you can use with your Lippert Turning Point pin box, but the Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch #C16130 is not compatible. The reason is the head of the Q20 has what is called a "spherical axial…

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Answer 4

First, make sure that when using the Curt X5 adapter, #C16220, that you are putting it into a compatible Curt Gooseneck trailer hitch (Curt EZr double-lock gooseneck hitches). It is not designed to be used with any other hitch. If the locking pins…

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Answer 5

I have a better solution for you because the X5 adapter #16310 cannot be properly secured in a 2015 Ram 2500 that has the B&W Turnover Ball gooseneck trailer hitch. What you can do is install the gooseneck hitch, #BWGNRK1384-5W, and then use the…

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Answer 6

There are some B&W Turnover Ball gooseneck trailer hitch and truck combinations that are not compatible with the Curt X5 adapter #16310. So far we have determined that it is not compatible with the following: 2013 - 2016 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2014 -…

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Answer 7

Your spray in bed liner would not be the issue in most cases but we do have a solution that we have found works in your situation. We had a customer come back and state that the first time he went to use the #16310 on his truck with a spray in bed…

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Answer 8

The Curt X5 Rail Adapter #16310 is designed to mount to the square B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hole to provide above-bed, industry standard 5th wheel base rails. The adapter itself (along with any other similar rail adapter) will not provide any…

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Answer 9

The Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs #16310 is the system I believe you have. It will have some movement as you stated but you won't have any issue with it failing if you are…

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Answer 10

If you have been upkeeping with the care and maintenance on your 18K Demco Hijacker Autoslide #DM8550034 it sounds like you might need to mess with the gear adjustment bolt located on the cab-end of the Hijacker. To do this you need to place the…

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Answer 11

We don't offer a video, but that's a great idea that I'll suggest to our shop manager. The maintenance procedures for the Demco #DM8550040 Hijacker Autoslide 5th wheel hitch are outlined in the linked owner's manual, but the keeping…

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Answer 12

How old is the hitch? Does your fifth wheel have a standard pin box or a cushioned pin box? Has it been lubricated? Does the locking bar automatically lock when the jaw closes? The thing that comes to mind immediately is the capture plates may not be…

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Can a Rotating Pin Box be Used with the Curt X5 C16210?

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