Question 5th wheel hitch making clunking noise

[zman5481]

on my last trip I noticed a clunking noise coming from my 5th wheel hitch every time I started or stopped. contacted a local RV repairman and was told my hitch head was probably worn. I purchased a new head from amazon and installed it on my hitch. hooked up the trailer and am still getting a clunking sound but not as bad. on my old hitch head I could see the hitch on my 5th wheel sliding on the top of my truck hitch about 1/4 to 3/8 inches every time I stopped or took off. on my new hitch head (curtis A16) I am still getting a slight clunking sound. is yhis normal?

 

[Oregon Camper]

To a point.. There needs to be a room so it latches.

Mark

 

[zman5481]

To a point.. There needs to be a room so it latches.

Mark

Thanks

 

[John&Andrea]

Ours did the same. If we had stayed with a fifth wheel it was going to be a different hitch. A hitch that locks around the king pin seems to be a better choice.

 

[Joe Hogan]

You might call ETrailed and explain you situation. The Customer Support there is usually good.