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.

Curt Manufacturing R16 Specifications

General

Brand	Curt Manufacturing
Model	R16
Category	Industrial Equipment
Language	English

Summary

R16 5th Wheel Roller Unpacking

R16 5th Wheel Roller Installation

Pre-Installation Base Rail Check

Verify truck bed base rails are correctly installed and parallel before assembly.

Roller Assembly and Mounting

Assemble roller components, grease, and attach to truck bed base rails.

Fifth Wheel Head Installation

Install the 16515 5th wheel head onto the R16 roller assembly.

Operating the R16 5th Wheel Roller

Maneuvering Trailer

Align trailer and drive forward to engage rear locking groove for maneuvering.

Towing Trailer

Align trailer and back up to engage front locking groove for towing.

Removal and Warranty

Removal Procedures

Reverse installation steps to detach the 5th wheel head and roller from the vehicle.

Product Warranty Information

Details CURT's limited 7-year warranty, limitations, and purchaser obligations.