curt R16 5TH User manual

Read and understand instructions before using this product.
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.
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.
This product complies with V-5 regulations and safety
requirements for connecting devices and towing systems
of the State of Wisconsin.
WARNINGS
R16 5TH WHEEL ROLLER
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PAGE 1 • 16560-INS-RB • 1.877.287.8634 • NEED ASSISTANCE? • CURTMFG.COM

The R16 roller is to be used with 5th wheel trailers weighing
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.
Step 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 Figure 2. With the
base rails correctly positioned, the assembled R16 roller
will drop into the slots on the top surface of the base rails.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure rail kits are installed
according to rail kit manufacturer's
recommended specifications
Front of truck
Rear edge of truck bed
Rear edge of truck bed to
rear edge of mounting rail
Measure diagonal from same
reference point. Measurement
should be the same
Each mounting rail must have a bolt
in either of the marked holes. Check
for obstructions before drilling
Figure 2
Figure 3
6mm fastener6mm fastener
Grease
Grease
7
11
8 1 6
9
PARTS LIST
UNPACKING THE ROLLER
Item# Qty Description
1 1 Outer tube
2 4 Flat head socket head cap screw
3 3 Hex head cap screw
4 3 Nylock nut
5 1 Cross member weldment
6 1 Lock rod weldment, passenger side (PS)
7 1 Lock rod weldment, driver side (DS)
8 1 Handle
9 1 Compression spring
10 1 Roller assembly, passenger side (PS)
11 1 Roller assembly, driver side (DS)
12 4 Spacer, neoprene
13 4 Rail pin
14 4 Rail clip
15 1 Set of mounting rails, ordered separately
Inspect all parts for damage and verify that all items listed are
present. NOTE: The mounting rail kit (#15) is sold separately.
Figure 1
9
6
1
37
15
4
12
11
13
14
2
10
5
8
Step 2
Grease the ends of the lock rod
weldments (#6) and (#7) as shown in Figure 3.
Step 3
Slide lock rod weldment (#7) into the driver side (DS)
roller assembly (#11) and slide lock rod weldment (#6) into
the passenger (PS) roller assembly (#10).
Step 4
Slide the outer tube (#1) over lock rod weldment (#6)
until holes line up. Secure with 6mm fastener. Tighten
until nylock nuts are fully engaged.
Step 5
Slide compression spring (#9) over lock rod weldment (#7).
Step 6
Slide lock rod weldment (#7) with compression spring (6)
into outer tube (#1) until the holes line up. Secure with 6mm
fastener. Tighten until nylock nuts are fully engaged.
Step 7
Slide handle (#8) over lock rod weldment (#7) until
the holes line up. Secure with 6mm fastener. Tighten
until nylock nuts are fully engaged.
CURTMFG.COM • NEED ASSISTANCE? • 1.877.287.8634 • 16560-INS-RB • PAGE 2

Green
indicator
showing
Handle in
vertical position
Red indicator
not showing
Figure 5
A
Detail A Detail B
B
Front
of truck
Figure 4
Base rail hitch pin illustration
Base rail
5TH WHEEL HEAD
INSTALLATION
To install the 16515 5th wheel head (Figure 6), 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. The R16 is
now ready for operation. See 'Operation Instructions'.
To install the 16520 5th wheel head (Figure 7), select
desired height using the adjustment holes in the cross
member weldment. Place the four supplied 14mm bolts
through the holes and secure them with the nylock nuts.
Torque all four bolts to 100 ft-lbs. The Q16 is now
ready for operation. See 'Operation Instructions'.
REMOVAL OF THE 5TH WHEEL
HEAD & 16560 ROLLER
For removal of the 5th wheel head from the R16 roller,
reverse the steps found under the '5th Wheel Head
Installation' for your model.
For removal of the 16560 R16 roller, remove pins & clips
from Step 9 found under the 'Assembly Instructions' on
the previous page. See Figure 4.
16520 Q16
5th wheel head
16515 E16
5th wheel head
Hitch head
pin & clip
Torque 14mm bolts
to 100 foot lbs.
Torque 14mm
bolts to 75 foot lbs.
16515
cross member
weldment
14mm bolts
Nylock nuts
Figure 6
Figure 7
Step 8
Slide cross member weldment (#5) between the DS roller
assembly (#11), PS roller assembly (#10) and over the lock
rod assembly as shown in Figure 1. Secure with 10mm flat
head bolts and torque to 35 foot lbs.
Step 9
Place the assembled R16 roller into the base rails (#15) and
pin in place with the supplied hitch pins & clips (#13, #14).
CAUTION: Be sure that all base rail hitch pins are
positioned as shown in Figure 4 below and that all
clips are secured before towing.
Step 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. When the R16 roller is locked in its fore and NOTE:
aft positions the lock bar handle should be vertical. The red
indicator will not be showing and the green indicator will be
showing. See Figure 5 below.
Step 11
If the unit binds, make sure all bolts are torqued to proper
specifications. Make sure base rails are square and parallel.
PAGE 3 • 16560-INS-RB • 1.877.287.8634 • NEED ASSISTANCE? • CURTMFG.COM

Align trailer and tow vehicle in
a straight line, on a level surface.
Pull handle out and rotate counter-clockwise
to place lock bar in the ready-to-lock position.
Set trailer brakes and slowly drive the tow vehicle forward
until R16 roller stops. Locking bars will automatically engage
in the rear locking groove. NOTE: Visually check that lock
bar handle is vertical, both lock bars are fully engaged and
that the green indicator is visible.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To maneuver
Maneuver
position
Figure 8
Roller and hitch
will move 12"
rearward Maneuvering:
Rear locking groove
Front of vehicle
Align trailer and tow vehicle in
a straight line, on a level surface.
Pull handle out and rotate clockwise to
place lock bar in the ready-to-lock position.
Set trailer brakes and slowly back up the tow vehicle until
R16 roller stops. Lock bars will automatically engage in the
forward locking groove. NOTE: Visually check that lock bar
handle is vertical, 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. You are now ready to tow.
To tow
Figure 9
Towing
position
Roller and hitch
will move 12"
forward Towing:
Front locking groove
Front of vehicle
WARRANTY
Five year limited
Limitation on warranty
CURT's obligation under the above warranty is limited to
repair or replacement of the CURT Product (Product), at
its option due to a manufacturing defect of the Product.
CURT shall not be liable for the loss of or use of vehicles,
loss of or damage to personal property, expenses such as
telephone, lodging, gasoline, towing, tire damage or any
other incidental or consequential damages incurred by the
Purchaser, or any other person or entity.
CURT will examine the returned Product. If CURT, in its
exclusive discretion, determines that the defect or damaged
Product is covered under this limited warranty, CURT will
repair the Product or replace it at that time.
Alterations to or misuse of the Product will void the warranty.
For example, overloading or exceeding an automobile or
trailer manufacturers' weight ratings, or maneuvering motor
vehicles equipped with Products at improper rate of speed,
shall void the warranty on any of the Products. Failure
to properly maintain and regularly inspect the Product
according to the specific instruction sheet accompanying
each Product shall also void the warranty.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages. If such exclusions or
limitations are prohibited under the applicable law, the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
The Purchaser, when returning a CURT Product, must
observe the following steps:
1. The Purchaser must have proof of purchase of any damaged
Product and supply the same to the headquarters of CURT.
The Purchaser must obtain from CURT (toll free number is
877-CURTMFG (877.287.8634)) a Returned Goods Authorization
(RGA) number in order to return any damaged Product to CURT
for inspection and evaluation under this Limited Warranty.
2. The Purchaser must pay all handling charges and shipping
costs to deliver Products to CURT and must send the damaged
Product along with the RGA number and proof of purchase
to CURT at 6208 Industrial Drive, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701.
3. Upon receipt of damaged Product, CURT will determine
whether the damaged Product is covered under the Limited
Warranty. If it is, CURT will repair or replace the Product.
If the Product is replaced, the Product that is originally
returned by the Purchaser shall become the exclusive
property of CURT. If the returned Product is not covered
under the Limited Warranty, CURT will notify the Purchaser
before taking any further action with regard to repair or
replacement, which would be at the Purchaser's cost.
CURT Manufacturing, LLC (CURT) warrants to the original
purchaser (Purchaser), its products to be free from defect under
normal use and service, ordinary wear and tear excepted, for the
warranty period stated below, from the date of the original retail
purchase, but subject to the limitations as set forth below.
CURTMFG.COM • NEED ASSISTANCE? • 1.877.287.8634 • 16560-INS-RB • PAGE 4