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Wade1209
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Nov 02, 2015

Fifthwheel slack between hitch and king pin.

I have owned several 5th wheels and a few hitches over the years. I currently have a curt e16 pulling a 32 ft Jayco that weighs 12-13 k. Hitch weight about 2500. Been a couple years since the hitch was installed. Seems like the start stop slack has gotten worse. Any thoughts or suggestions? I dont think the hitch can be adjusted. Thanks in advance for you suggestios.

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  • That is a 'slide-bar' hitch. Have you checked for wear on slide-bar and/or on king pin surfaces?

    Also when was the last time you checked torque on all bolts on cross member.....S/B 75 foot pounds