Curt Manufacturing R16 User manual

ROLLER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL - 16560
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CURT Manufacturing, LLC
6208 Industrial Drive
Eau Claire, WI 54701
888.265.5615 Phone
715.838.7524 Fax
www.curtmfg.com
R16
Installer: read and understand this manual. Fully instruct and demonstrate the operation of this 5th wheel hitch to the end user. Include
the importance of observing all warnings contained herein, including warning labels on 5th wheel hitch mid section. Provide this
manual in its entirety to the end-user.
WARNING: to avoid serious injury, do not expose hands, body parts, or clothing between the truck and trailer or the truck’s bed sides
and trailer. Extreme care should be observed to avoid serious injury to self, property, and observers.
Never Position yourself or others under the trailer’s kingpin area during coupling and uncoupling. Serious injury or death may
result if the warning above is not observed.

16560 R16 5th Wheel Roller
Unpacking
1. Unpacking
The R16 5th Wheel Roller ships in two boxes as indicated below. Inspect all parts
for damage and verify that all items listed are present.
Box 1 Contains:
(1) CM-16560-RA R16 Roller Assembly DS (Qty 1)
(2) CM-16560-RA R16 Roller Assembly PS (Qty 1)
(3) CM-16560-020 Lock Rod Weldment DS (Qty 1)
(4) CM-16560-019 Lock Rod Weldment PS (Qty 1)
(5) CM-16560-011 Outer Tube (Qty 1)
(6) CM-16560-012 Compression Spring (Qty 1)
(7) CM-16560-014 Handle (Qty 1)
(8) CM-16560-015 Handle Grip (Qty 1)
(9) CM-16560-021 Cross Member Weldment (Qty 1)
(10) CM-16560-BK Bolt Kit (Qty 1)
Box 2 Contains:
(11) 16200 Mounting Rail Kit (Ordered Separately) (Qty 1)
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ILLUSTRATION 1
(11)
16200
(SOLD SEPARATELY)
(10)
CM-16560-BK
Torque to
150 ft/lbs
Torque to
35 ft/lbs
(2)
16560 Roller
Assembly PS
Torque to 35 ft/lbs
(9)
CM-16560-021
(1)
16560 Roller
Assembly DS
(3)
CM-16560-020
(4)
CM-16560-019
(5)
CM-16560-011
(6)
CM-16560-012
(8)
CM-16560-015
(7)
CM-16560-014

ILLUSTRATION 2
Rear edge of
truck bed to rear
edge of mounting rail
Rear Edge of
Truck Bed
Front
of
Truck
ROW1
ROW2
ROW3
ROW4
Choose (10) holes
identified by black
dots that correspond
with your individual
vehicle configuration.
Measure diagonal from
same reference point.
Measurement should
be the same.
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Each mounting rail
must have a bolt in
either of the marked
holes. Check for
obstructions before
drilling.
16560 R16 5th Wheel Roller
Installation Instructions
The R16 roller is to be used with 5th wheel trailers which weigh up to 16,000 lbs. Never
use on trailers exceeding 16,000 lbs.
Caution: The R16 roller will reposition your 5th wheel hitch 12" rearward.
HOWEVER this will NOT guarantee complete truck cab/trailer clearance when towing.
1. Before beginning assembly of the R16 roller, check the base rails in your truck to be
sure they are properly installed and are parallel with each other. The diagonal
dimensions should be the same. See Illustration 2. With the base rails correctly
positioned the assembled R16 will drop into the slots on the top surface of the base rails.
PATENTS PENDING

ILLUSTRATION 3
BASE RAIL HITCH PIN
ILLUSTRATION
Base
Rail
Front of Truck
2. Grease the ends of the Lock Rod Weldments (3) and (4) as shown in Illustration 3.
3. Slide Lock Rod Weldment (3) into the DS Roller Assembly and slide Lock Rod Weldment (4)
into the PS Roller Assembly.
4. Slide the Outer Tube (5) over Lock Rod Weldment (4) until holes line up. Secure with 1/4"
fastener. Tighten until nylock nuts are fully engaged.
5. Slide Compression Spring (6) over Lock Rod Weldment (3).
6. Slide Lock Rod Weldment (3) with Compression Spring (6) into Outer Tube (5) until the holes
line up. Secure with 1/4" fastener. Tighten until nylock nuts are fully engaged.
7. Slide Handle (7) over Lock Rod Weldment (3) until the holes line up. Secure with 1/4"
fastener. Tighten until nylock nuts are fully engaged.
8. Slide Cross Member Weldment (9) between Roller Assembly DS (1), Roller Assembly PS (2)
and over the Lock Rod assembly as shown in Illustration 1. Secure with 3/8" flat head bolts
and torque to 35 ft/lbs.
9. Place the assembled R16 roller into the base
rails and pin in place with the supplied hitch
pins and clips.
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CAUTION
Be sure that all base rail hitch pins are
positioned as shown in the illustration to the
right and that all hitch pin clips are secured
before towing.
1/4" Fastener
1/4" Fastener
1/4" Fastener
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73
6
54
Roller Assembly
Grease Grease

DETAIL A
DETAIL B
AB
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10. Pull handle out and rotate as shown on the operation decal on the roller. Roller should move smoothly
fore and aft on the rails. Note: When the R16 roller is locked in its fore and aft positions the lock bar handle
should be vertical, the red indicator WILL NOT be showing and the green indicator WILL be showing.
See Illustration 4.
11. If unit binds, make sure all bolts are torqued to proper specifications. Make sure the base rails are
square and parallel.
Fifth Wheel Head Installation
1. To install the 16515 5th wheel head, slide the 16515 cross member weldment into the R16 roller as shown.
Select desired height using the adjustment holes in the cross member weldment. From the inside, insert
four supplied 1/2" x 1 3/4" bolts into the four holes of the cross member weldment into the R16 roller. Place
1/2" nylock nuts on each bolt. Torque to 75 ft/lbs. Place the 16515 5th wheel head into the cross member
weldment saddle, insert supplied 3/8" hitch head pins and secure with hitch pin clips.
2. Your R16 is now ready for operation. See OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Red indicator
NOT showing
Green
indicator
showing
Handle in vertical
position
ILLUSTRATION 4
16515 5th
wheel head
Hitch Head Pin
Hitch Pin Clip
Torque 1/2"
bolts to 75 ft/lbs
16515
Cross Member
Weldment

MANEUVER POSITION
Roller and Hitch will move 12" REARWARD
TOWING POSITION
Roller and Hitch will move 12" FORWARD
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
TO MANEUVER
1. Align trailer and tow vehicle in a straight
line on a level surface.
2. Pull handle out and rotate counter
clockwise to place lock bar in the ready to
lock position.
3. Set trailer brakes and slowly drive the tow
vehicle forward until R16 roller stops.
Locking bars will automatically engage in
the Rear Locking Groove.
4. NOTE: Visually check that lock bar
handle is vertical and both lock bars
are fully engaged and that the green
indicator is visible.
TO TOW
1. Align trailer and tow vehicle in a straight
line on a level surface.
2. Pull handle out and rotate clockwise to
place lock bar in the ready to lock position.
3. Set trailer brakes and slowly back up the
tow vehicle until R16 roller stops. Lock bars
will automatically engage in the Forward
Locking Groove.
4. NOTE: Visually check that lock bar handle
is vertical and both lock bars are fully
engaged and that the green indicator is
visible. Set trailer brakes and move the
tow vehicle forward slightly to be sure both
lock bars are fully engaged.
5. You are now ready to tow. Front of Tow Vehicle
Front of Tow Vehicle
This product complies with V-5 regulations and safety requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of
the State of Wisconsin.
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MANEUVERING
REAR LOCKING GROOVE
TOWING
FRONT LOCKING GROOVE

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16515 / 16560 REMOVAL
1. For removal of the 16515 fifth wheel head from the 16560 R16 Roller, reverse the steps found under the
Fifth Wheel Head Installation on page 5. See Illustrations on page 5.
2. For removal of the 16560 R16 Roller, reverse steps 3-9 found under the 16560 R16 5th Wheel Roller
Installation Instructions on page 4. See Base Rail Hitch Pin Illustration & Illustration 3 found on page 4.
WARRANTY
Limited 7 Year Warranty
CURT Manufacturing LLC warrants, to the original purchaser, its products to be free from defect workmanship
under normal use and service, ordinary wear and tear excepted for as long as product is owned by the original
purchaser.
Limitations of the Warranty
CURT Manufacturing LLC's obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement, at its option.
CURT Manufacturing LLC shall not be liable for the loss of or use of vehicles, cost of removal and /or
installation, loss of time, inconvenience, rental of vehicles, loss or damage to personal property, expenses
such as telephone, lodging, gasoline, towing, or any incidental or consequential damages. CURT
Manufacturing LLC will examine the returned product. If the defect is covered under the warranty, CURT
Manufacturing will repair the item or replace it at that time. Alterations or misuse of the items will not be
covered under the warranty.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to
state.
Obligations of Purchaser/Consumer
The following steps need to be followed completely.
1. The purchaser/consumer must present proof of purchase of the defective CURT product to the headquarters
of CURT Manufacturing LLC. Toll Free Number: 1-877-CURTMFG.
2. The purchaser/consumer must pay all handling charges and shipping charges incurred by the defective
products to CURT Manufacturing LLC and for delivery of the replacement products by CURT Manufacturing
LLC to the purchaser/consumer.
Curt Manufacturing, LLC.
6208 Industrial Drive
Eau Claire, WI 54701