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16564-INS-RB

  

  

07/19/2022

  

  

ECN9834

  

  

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INSTALLING THE 

5TH WHEEL HEAD

OPERATING 

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 5 - Maneuvering

On a level surface, align the 5th wheel trailer and tow vehicle 

in a straight line. Pull the slider handle out until the handle locks 

open to place the lock bar in the maneuver position.
Set the trailer brakes and slowly drive the tow vehicle 

forward until the slider stops. The locking bars will 

automatically engage in the rear locking groove.

Step 4 - Installing the 5th wheel head

For instructions on calculating the proper height of your 5th wheel 

head, refer to the installation manual included with your head unit.
Insert the bolts provided with your 5th wheel head through 

the four mounting holes and secure them with nylock nuts.
Torque all hardware to the specification indicated in your 

5th wheel head unit installation manual.
For operating instructions of the slider, see Step 5.
For operating instructions of your 5th wheel head unit, refer 

to the installation manual included with your 5th wheel head.

Step 6 - Towing

On a level surface, align the 5th wheel trailer and tow vehicle in 

a straight line. Pull the slider handle out and rotate it clockwise 

to place the lock bar in the ready-to-lock position.
Set the trailer brakes and slowly back up the tow vehicle until 

the slider stops. The locking bar will automatically return to the 

locked position. Set the trailer brakes and move the tow vehicle 

forward slightly to be sure the lock bar is fully engaged. 

You are now ready to tow.

Front of truck

Maneuver Position

Tow Position

Slider and 5th 

wheel hitch will 

move 12" rearward

5th wheel head

See torque 

specifications 

included with 

your CURT 

5th wheel head

Slider and 5th 

wheel hitch will 

move 12" forward

Front of truck

5th wheel head removal

To remove your 5th wheel head, repeat Step 4 in reverse. 

Note:

 

Depending on the model of your 5th wheel head, this step may differ.

Slider removal

To remove your slider from the base rails, remove the rail pins (#2) 

and clips (#3) that were installed in Step 2 and lift the slider out.

TOWING BASICS & SAFETY INFORMATION

For information on safely towing your trailer, 

visit 

curtmfg.com/understanding-towing

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Содержание Curt 16564

Страница 1: ...tch towing vehicle trailer and or cause serious injury or death Fully instruct and demonstrate the operation of this 5th wheel slider to the end user Include the importance of observing all warnings contained herein Provide this manual in its entirety to the end user Serious injury or death may result if all warnings are not observed To avoid serious injury do not expose hands body parts or clothi...

Страница 2: ...s locked in its fore and aft positions the lock bar handle will return to the starting position Step 2 Place the slider into the base rail slots and secure with the provided rail pins 2 and clips 3 CAUTION Be sure that all base rail pins are positioned as shown below and all clips are secured before towing Front of truck Base rail Step 1 Check the base rails Before installing the slider check the ...

Страница 3: ...er to the installation manual included with your 5th wheel head Step 6 Towing On a level surface align the 5th wheel trailer and tow vehicle in a straight line Pull the slider handle out and rotate it clockwise to place the lock bar in the ready to lock position Set the trailer brakes and slowly back up the tow vehicle until the slider stops The locking bar will automatically return to the locked ...

Страница 4: ... has travelled to the opposing lock position and manually reset the handle to the lock position Visually inspect the spring located under the cross tube Check the locking bar is free moving and clear of any debris Step 4 Installing the 5th wheel head Periodically apply a light coating of grease to the the surface of the half round rails and penetraiting oil to the locking bar using the access hole...

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