CURT 19279 5th Wheel Hitch Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Curt
Table of Contents
CURT 19279 5th Wheel Hitch
Product Information
The product is a 5th wheel hitch, designed and manufactured by CURT. It comes
with various components listed in the parts list, including a handle, bearing,
spring, shoulder screw, wire lock pin, key ring, and twisted link chain. The
installation process requires Allen keys and a torque wrench. The shoulder
screw should be torqued to 6 in-lbs.
CURT offers industry-leading warranties for their products and encourages
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Proper tools and following specified torque specifications during installation
are recommended to ensure a high-quality installation and prevent damage to
the product or vehicle.
There are also safety precautions mentioned in the manual, including blocking
trailer tires with appropriate wheel chocks, ensuring the trailer landing
gear/jacks are on a firm and level surface, and keeping the towing vehicle
stationary with theautomatic transmission in park (manual in neutral),
emergency brake applied, and engine off.
The product requires assembly by inserting the components as shown in the
provided diagram. The handle should be fastened with the shoulder screw
through the slot in the locking pin.
Maintenance of the CURT 5th wheel hitch is important for its longevity and
performance. Customers are advised to follow the maintenance schedule listed
in the installation manual or visit https://www.curtmfg.com for online
installation manuals.
Product Usage Instructions
- Before beginning installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
- Use appropriate tools to improve installation quality and reduce time required.
- Refer to specified torque specifications when securing hardware during installation.
- Ensure all trailer tires are blocked with wheel chocks.
- Make sure the trailer landing gear/jacks are resting on a firm and level surface.
- Ensure the towing vehicle is stationary with the automatic transmission in park (manual in neutral), emergency brake applied, and engine off.
- Follow the assembly steps provided, inserting all components as shown in the diagram.
- Fasten the handle with the shoulder screw through the slot in the locking pin.
- Torque the shoulder screw to 6 in-lbs.
- For maintenance, follow the schedule listed in the installationmanual or visit https://www.curtmfg.com for online installation manuals.
Level of Difficulty
Moderate
Parts List
| Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Handle |
| 2 | 1 | Bearing |
| 3 | 1 | Spring |
| 4 | 1 | Shoulder screw |
| 5 | 1 | Wire lock pin, 1/4″ x 1-3/4″ |
| 6 | 2 | Key ring, 16mm |
| 7 | 1 | Twisted link chain |
Tools Required
| Allen keys | Torque wrench |
|---|
Torque Specifications
| Shoulder screw | 6 in-lbs. |
|---|
Use above torque setting unless otherwise noted
Safety Instructions
DANGER ZONE PRECAUTIONS
Block all trailer tires in front and behind with appropriate wheel chocks. Do
not substitute objects such as, but not limited to: stones, wood blocks, etc.
Front trailer lifting jacks must be supporting the trailer and resting on a
firm and level surface.
Towing vehicle must be stationary with automatic transmission in park (manual
in neutral), emergency brake applied and engine off.
WARNING
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 main body. Provide this manual in
its entirety to the end user. Serious injury or death may result if the
warnings above are not observed.
Do not expose hands, body parts or clothing between the truck and trailer or
the truck’s bed sides and trailer. If you must place any part of your body
under trailer or between truck and trailer, you must:
- Block all trailer tires with wheel chocks.
- Make sure trailer landing gear / jacks are resting on a firm, level surface.
- Towing vehicle must be stationary with auto transmission in park (manual in neutral), emergency brake applied and engine off.
- Never exceed the towing capacity (trailer and contents combined) of any towing system component or your vehicle.
- Improperly coupled trailers can separate or drop without notice, causing serious injury or death. To reduce the chance of serious injury or death:
- Never attempt to couple trailer without reading and following all instructions thoroughly.
- Always follow operating instructions to secure trailer to tow vehicle.
- Make sure the hitch is secure before towing.
- Prior to towing, ensure all components and hardware are structurally sound and secure.
- Always chock the trailer to prevent movement while coupling the hitch.
- Always ensure lynch pins are installed through handle before towing.
- Always perform a pull test prior to towing. See ‘pull test’ later in this instruction manual.
- Never position anyone under the trailer’s kingpin area during coupling and uncoupling.
ASSEMBLY
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Step 1
Insert all components as shown below. Fasten the handle with the shoulder screw, placing it through the slot in the locking pin.
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Step 2
Torque the shoulder screw (#4) to 6 in-lbs.
Maintenance
The CURT 5th wheel hitch has been designed to offer years of safe and reliable
service. To achieve the best performance and the longest possible service
life, please follow the maintenance schedule listed in the installation manual
included with your hitch or visit https://www.curtmfg.com for online
installation manuals.
CURTMFG.COM
PRODUCT SUPPORT: 877.287.8634
19279-INS-RA
09/06/2022
ECN9888
References
- CURT: Trailer Hitches - Trailer Wiring - 5th Wheel - Gooseneck
- CURT: Trailer Hitches - Trailer Wiring - 5th Wheel - Gooseneck
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