{"product_id":"curt-a16-16k-5th-wheel-hitch-16120","title":"CURT A16 16K 5th Wheel Hitch | Industry Standard Rails","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCURT A16 16,000 lbs 5th Wheel Hitch Head and Legs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTow heavy fifth-wheel RVs and trailers with whisper-quiet stability using the CURT A16 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch. Built with a heavy-duty cast yoke featuring internal poly-torsion inserts, this hitch absorbs highway shock loads and dampens chucking noises during acceleration and braking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSenior towing systems engineers note, \"Interlocking wrap-around jaws create a zero-slop connection around the kingpin, drastically reducing longitudinal chucking and lateral chatter over rough terrain.\" Compatible with industry-standard base rails, the fully articulating torsion head allows smooth, multi-axial movement for effortless hookups on uneven ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGross Trailer Weight (GTW) Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16,000 lbs (7,257 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical Load (Pin Weight) Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJaw Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Strength Interlocking Dual Wrap-Around Jaws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead Mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Articulating Torsion Head with Poly-Torsion Shock Inserts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight Adjustment Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 Inches to 17 Inches (3-Position Settings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Rail Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounts to All Industry-Standard Base Rails (Rails Sold Separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety Certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTested for Safety in Accordance with SAE J2638 Standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish \u0026amp; Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbide Black Powder Coat Finish with Lube Plate Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake \u0026amp; Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Fitment for Full-Size Trucks (Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, RAM, Toyota, Nissan) equipped with Industry-Standard Base Rails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBed Configurations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits 8-foot Long Beds directly. Short-bed trucks require a 5th wheel slider or pivoting pin box to ensure adequate cab clearance during tight turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Rail Fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounts directly to CURT, Reese, Draw-Tite, and Pro Series industry-standard base rails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base rails and under-bed mounting brackets sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular 1-Pin Head Removal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a single-pin head detachment system, allowing the head and legs to be separated into lighter components for easy bed removal and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus Indicator Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes an integrated 3-position color-coded indicator that clearly shows ready-to-couple, coupled, or uncoupled status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Resetting Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lockable latch handle automatically resets to the ready-to-couple stance after uncoupling your trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this hitch include the bed base rails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. SKU 16120 includes the A16 5th wheel head, leg assemblies, and mounting hardware. 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