Removing Head Assembly of Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch

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Question:

just purchasred curt a16 5th wheel, cant seperate center head section after removing center pivot pin.

asked by: Steve G

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Expert Reply:

To separate the head assembly on the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C16120 please note the linked manufacturers instructions. After pulling the pivot pin, you may need to use a rubber mallet to provide impact force loosen the assemblies fit.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

No need to worry, Typically it's harder to remove the head after use. I double checked the instructions that I've linked for your convenience, and they state it is only the lynch pin and large pivot pin that need to be removed to remove the…

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Answer 2

The total weight for the Curt hitch part #C16521 that you referenced is 193 lbs. Slider hitches in general are pretty heavy since there is a lot of moving parts which have to be very strong. The Reese 16 part #RP30047 is an excellent hitch that…

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Answer 3

The Curt A16 fifth wheel hitch part #C16120 that you referenced is a really nice fifth wheel hitch that would work well for you and when not in use it can easily be removed from the truck bed.

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Answer 4

The Curt A20 #C16140 and Curt Q20 #C16130 are very similar 5th wheel hitches with the A20 being the more recent addition. The major difference is the A20 has interlocking jaws to further secure your king pin as opposed to the Q20 jaw locking system…

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Answer 5

It sounds to me like the Curt A16 hitch #C16120 may need to be lubricated. You might also have a spring or some other internal component that is about to fail. Lubricate before each individual use and every 1,000 miles thereafter. Black graphite…

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Answer 6

I spoke to my contact at Curt about the issue you are having with the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package part #C16520-16021 and they said it sounds like the trailer may be a bit too high. When you are reversing the tow…

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Answer 7

For your Item #C16521 I would first start off by greasing the hitch with some White Grease Hitch Ball Lube Item #58117 and then ensure your hitch is in fully into the yellow triangle coupling mode. It sounds like you might be slightly off of that…

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Answer 8

You can use an Air Ride like #LC158778 with the with the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter #AM3200, or for a Trailair Rota-Flex pin box like #LC328330 it would need a lockout kit from Andersen in order for it to…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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