CURT 16306 5th Wheel Hitch Installation Instructions

16306 2009-CURRENT DODGE RAM 1500, INCLUDING MEGA/CREW CAB AND ECODIESEL

11/30/2015

*** DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMENDED TOWING CAPACITY ***

ITEM

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

QTY

18

10

18

10

8

10

1

PART NUMBER

1/2"

Parts List

DESCRIPTION

LOCK WASHER

CM-SP136

1/2-13

.313" x 1.00 x 2.00" U-SHAPE SPACER

HEX NUT

FW12

1/2 - 13 x 1 1/2 WB

1/2 - 13 x 2"

FW, 12, ZP

1/2 - 13 x 1 1/2 WHEEL BOLT

CARRIAGE BOLT

1/2" FISHWIRE TOOL

ITEM

A

QTY

1

PART NUMBER

16306-DSFWA

Parts List

DESCRIPTION

DRIVER SIDE FRONT WELDMENT

B

C

D

1

1

1

16306-PSF

16306-DSR

16306-PSR

.375" PASSENGER SIDE FRONT PLATE

.375" DRIVER SIDE REAR PLATE

.375" PASSENGER SIDE REAR PLATE

B

Mounting Rails

(Sold Separately)

FRONT OF VEHICLE

5

D

Passenger Side

Frame Rail

5

A

5

DRILL HOLE

(BOTH SIDES) DRILL HOLE

(BOTH SIDES)

5

REAR OF VEHICLE

5

C

Driver Side

Frame Rail

5

5

19

INSTALL NOTES:

- DRILLING REQUIRED

Curt Manufacturing Inc., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective,

Curt Manufacturing Inc., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of this product voids the warranty. Curt Manufacturing Inc.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.

G EN ER A L IN ST RU CT IO N S FO R M O U N T IN G R AIL IN ST ALLAT IO N

TO O LS

3/16” drill 3/4” Socket & O pen E nd W rench

17/32” drill

1” drill

100 lb-ft T orque W rench

“C” Clam ps

1. T he following instructions should be used to mount the 5 th wheel. Care and attention to detail will ensure a

quality installation. Check parts against parts list to become fam iliar with parts in kit. (See Fig. 1)

2. Raise rear of truck high enough to allow jack stands to be placed under rear spring hanger bracket of truck. T his will provide maxim um room to install the 5 th wheel brackets.

W A R N IN G :

If the truck is raised, be sure that the truck is properly blocked and restrained to prevent

the truck from falling. Failure to do so may result in the truck suddenly falling, causing

death or serious injury.

3. D o not install mounting rails over plastic bed liners. Plastic bed liners m ust be cut out of the way. M ounting rails may be installed on spray in liner. N ote: Consult installer for recom m ended curing tim e.

4. U se only the supplied bolts, nuts, and washers to install this kit.

5. Specific instructions for m ost com monly used vehicles are included. If these instructions do not apply to your vehicle, be sure that each end of each base rail is connected to the vehicle fram e. Each fram e bracket m ust be bolted to the vehicle frame with two bolts, unless optional weld is used.

C A U T IO N :

These instructions are guidelines only. A ctual installation is the responsibility of the installer and the ow ner. A lw ays measure truck and trailer before installing hitch to be

sure that there is clearance at the cab and at the bumper to allow for turns.

T o prevent the trailer from hitting the cab with the trailer turned 90 , the center of the hitch should be at least 52” from the back of the cab when using a long bed truck. (Actual distance required will depend on trailer width and king pin location.) Short bed (M inim um 38” from back cab to axle center line) trucks require a m inim um of a 13” extended pin box for regular m aneuvers and do not apply.

6. M easurem ents are given from Rear Edge of truck bed to rear edge of the mounting rail closest to the Rear Edge of truck for m ost vehicle applications (See Fig. 2).

7. C enter hitch betw een fender w ells and make sure rails are square. A djust position of rails until both diagonal measurem ents are the same. This should allow installation of a gooseneck or other 5 th w heels to these rails (See Fig. 2).

C A U TIO N :

C heck for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural m em bers, etc. C U R T M A N U FA C TU R IN G does its best to com m unicate tow vehicle m anufacturer changes; how ever, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to installation.

8. D rill 10 holes identified in Fig. 2. (H ole location will vary for individual vehicle applications.) D rill all holes with 3/16” drill and enlarge them with a 17/32” drill. Always use sharp drill bits. A 3/16” pilot hole will greatly speed drilling larger holes. Install 1/2” carriage bolts into holes. Install 5/16” thick slotted spacer above or below bed to fill corrugations in bed floor.

9. Secure bolts through mounting brackets with serrated washers, lock washers, and hex nuts. Secure the other four bolts through the bed with flat washers, lock washers, and nuts.

For Installation A ssistance or Technical Help, Call 1-800-798-0813

Curt Manufacturing Inc., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective,

Curt Manufacturing Inc., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of this product voids the warranty. Curt Manufacturing Inc.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.

10. Drill two holes in frame for each bracket. Select the holes which will give the greatest spread between bolts.

Install eight 1/2”-13x1-3/8” ribbed neck bolts, (thread pointing out), lock washers, and hex nuts. Tighten nuts until bolt heads seat. Lubrication of knurls of all rib neck bolts is recommended.

Note: On vehicles with heavy duty suspensions, check for interference with bolts where brackets are mounted to frame. If interference with suspension spring results, cut bolt flush to nut outboard of frame or use weld option.

WARNING:

DO NOT lubricate threads. It may cause bolt failure.

CAUTION:

Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural members, etc. CURT MANUFACTURING does its best to communicate tow vehicle manufacturer changes; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to installation.

CAUTION:

It is important that 17/32” drill be used for holes in chassis frame as rib neck bolts may break if too small a hole is used and neck may not grip if too large a hole is used.

11. Torque all nuts to 110 lb-ft

12. Pull wire provided to pull rib neck bolts through frame as needed per application

Drill locations will vary. See individual installation for location

Use mounting channel/cross member assembly to position rails (not included).

Fig. 2 ** Diagonal Measurements must be the same for smooth

Operation of 16500 rolling units **

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.

Rear edge of truck bed to rear edge of mounting rail

Each mounting rail must have a bolt in either of the marked holes. Check for obstructions before drilling.

Curt Manufacturing Inc., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective,

Curt Manufacturing Inc., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of this product voids the warranty. Curt Manufacturing Inc.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.

DODGE ’09 AND NEWER 1500, INCLUDING MEGA/CREWCAB

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR THIS INSTALLATION:

1. **Rib neck bolts will need to be pulled through access holes in frame with supplied pull wire (see below).

2. Do not drill thru both wall of

frame. Drill only thru wall of

frame to which bracket is

mounted.

3. It is very important that

brackets in Row 2 are against

rear side of Bed Sill as shown.

Due to dimensional instability in Bed Sill placement with the

Dodge truck, interference could result when drilling in

Row 3. Observe caution note below and double check all areas prior to drilling.

4. *Due to tubular frames

Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4

20" Mega/Crewcab

29" Short Box

31" Long Box extra caution needs to be used when mounting with the welding.

Front of

Vehicle

Rear Edge of

Truck Bed

(Not Tailgate)

Drill (2) center holes shown in addition to

(8) holes for mounting plates and other hardware.

Install 1/2" carriage bolts,u-shaped spacers above or below bed to fill bed corrugation, and bolt plate below bed with washers and nut.

Measure from rear edge of truck bed to rear edge of mounting rail

King Pin Center approx. 1-1/2" forward of axle center

Axle Center

Forward Mounting Bracket

Mounting Channel

Bed Sill

Bed Sill

Rear Mounting Bracket

*

.25

.25

2

2

.25

.25

2

2

*

*Optional weld pattern

CAUTION!

Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural members, etc.

CURT MANUFACTURING does its best to communicate tow vehicle manufacturer changes; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to installation.

Curt Manufacturing Inc., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective,

Curt Manufacturing Inc., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of this product voids the warranty. Curt Manufacturing Inc.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.