{"product_id":"curt-a30-5th-wheel-hitch-head-only-16590-30k","title":"CURT A30 5th Wheel Hitch Head | 16590 | 30K | Head Only","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCURT A30 5th Wheel Hitch Head (Part #16590)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the standalone head unit for CURT's top-of-line A-Series 30K 5th wheel hitch system. Buy this if you already have compatible A-Series legs, need a replacement head for an existing A30 installation, or are upgrading a lower-capacity A-Series setup to 30K. Head only — legs, rails, and mounting hardware NOT included. Rated to 30,000 lb GTW \/ 7,000 lb vertical load. Cast steel main body construction. Patented articulating torsion head with poly-torsion inserts. Self-resetting single-throw handle. High-strength interlocking dual jaws. 3-position color-coded coupling indicator. Fast one-pin head removal. CURT limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe CURT A30 Series — Maximum A-Series Capacity (30K)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCURT A30\u003c\/strong\u003e is the top of the A-Series lineup — engineered for the largest luxury 5th wheels, heavy toy haulers, and heavy commercial trailers. Meaningful highlights vs the rest of the A-Series:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30,000 lb gross trailer weight (GTW)\u003c\/strong\u003e — CURT's maximum A-Series rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7,000 lb vertical load capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaningful headroom for the heaviest pin weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Cast steel main body\u003c\/strong\u003e — upgrade over A25's cast yoke, delivers more precise build tolerances and better long-term rigidity under 30K loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Patented articulating torsion head\u003c\/strong\u003e (Patent #8,827,298) — cast yoke with poly-torsion inserts suppresses shock loads and reduces noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Self-resetting single-throw handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — pull once to couple\/uncouple; handle automatically returns to ready-to-couple position after uncoupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ High-strength interlocking dual jaws\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully wrap the kingpin for minimal movement and noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Three-position color-coded coupling indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e — red \/ yellow \/ green — visible from the truck cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Extra-wide head opening\u003c\/strong\u003e — makes coupling easier\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Fast one-pin head removal system\u003c\/strong\u003e — quick removal from truck bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Two-pin leg alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e with easy-access mounting bolts — engineered for easier installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbide black powder coat finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacked by CURT's limited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e (one-year finish, one-year parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Head Only — Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplace a damaged A30 head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade an A25 to A30 capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — swap the head, keep the existing puck legs (verify puck leg rating supports 30K)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a custom A30 configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e — pair with compatible legs or a CURT 5th wheel roller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ What This Head Requires (Sold Separately)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5th wheel legs\u003c\/strong\u003e — industry-standard rail-mount legs, CURT OEM puck legs, or a CURT 5th wheel roller\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5th wheel base rails\u003c\/strong\u003e — required for industry-standard leg installations (see recommended rails below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom under-bed brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e — required for industry-standard rail installations (vehicle-specific)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete A30 Configurations Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBase configurations (industry-standard rail mount):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#16590 — Hitch Head Only ($1039.95)\u003c\/strong\u003e ⬅ THIS UNIT\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/curt-a30-5th-wheel-hitch-16190-30k-industry-standard-rails\"\u003e#16190 — Industry-standard (rails sold separately) ($1251.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/curt-a30-5th-wheel-hitch-16191-30k-with-rails\"\u003e#16191 — Rails included ($1427.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirect-fit puck-system configuration:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/curt-a30-5th-wheel-hitch-16070-silverado-sierra-hd-8ft-bed-puck-system\"\u003e#16070 — Silverado\/Sierra 2500\/3500 HD 8' Bed Puck ($1717.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompatible puck legs (sold separately in the mounting foundation catalog):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/curt-puck-5th-wheel-legs-16024-silverado-sierra-hd-30k-carbide-black\"\u003e#16024 — GM Silverado\/Sierra HD Puck Legs, 30K, Carbide Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/curt-puck-5th-wheel-legs-16030-silverado-sierra-hd-30k-teridium-grey\"\u003e#16030 — GM Silverado\/Sierra HD Puck Legs, 30K, Teridium Grey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Sidewinder \/ Turret Pin Box Compatibility — Wedge Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with rotating pin boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, 5th Airborne Sidewinder — \u003cstrong\u003eONLY when used with a wedge (sold separately)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This differs from lower-capacity A-Series hitches (A16\/A20\/A25) which can be used with Sidewinder pin boxes without a wedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Second-generation Sidewinder wedges have been known to shear off\u003c\/strong\u003e under A30 loads. Verify your Sidewinder generation before purchasing, and consult CURT or the pin box manufacturer if uncertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA30 vs A25 — When to Step Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A30 and A25 share the premium A-Series head design (articulating torsion, dual jaws, self-resetting handle, 3-position indicator). Meaningful A30 upgrades over A25:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30,000 lb GTW\u003c\/strong\u003e vs A25's 25,000 lb — handles the largest 5th wheels and heaviest commercial trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7,000 lb vertical load\u003c\/strong\u003e vs A25's 6,250 lb — meaningful headroom for the heaviest pin weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast steel main body\u003c\/strong\u003e vs A25's cast yoke — more precise build and better long-term rigidity under sustained high loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-pin head removal\u003c\/strong\u003e — faster install\/removal than A25's multi-fastener head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose A30 if your trailer's GTW or pin weight is close to or above A25 ratings. For large 42'+ luxury 5th wheels, heavy toy haulers with ATVs\/UTVs, or commercial trailers approaching 30K, A30 provides the ceiling of A-Series performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA30 vs PowerRide (30K)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth A30 and PowerRide are 30,000 lb 5th wheel hitches. Meaningful differences to help you choose:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA30\u003c\/strong\u003e — Traditional premium hitch design. Uses grease plate (like most 5th wheel hitches). Cast steel body. Articulating torsion head with poly-torsion inserts. Standard three-position color indicator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerRide 30K\u003c\/strong\u003e — Modern hitch design with additional cushioning and movement in the head. Grease-free head design (no more greasing the hitch plate). Multi-directional head. Self-aligning. Higher vertical load capacity (7,500 lb).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth perform very well. Choose PowerRide if you value the grease-free head design and additional cushioning. Choose A30 for the more traditional heavy-duty A-Series build with cast steel body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLoad Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGross Trailer Weight (GTW):\u003c\/strong\u003e 30,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Load Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16590\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 612314165902\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatent:\u003c\/strong\u003e #8,827,298\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM branded variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ram OEM 30K 5th Wheel Hitch is a CURT-manufactured product using this same head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Professional Installation Recommended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A30 head unit is heavy and installation involves proper leg attachment torque and alignment. Installation should be performed by a \u003cstrong\u003equalified installer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by CURT's \u003cstrong\u003elimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e (one-year finish, one-year parts).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGenuine CURT OEM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine CURT OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e A30 5th Wheel Hitch Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16590\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 612314165902\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Cast steel main body\u003c\/strong\u003e — precise build, long-term rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Patented articulating torsion head\u003c\/strong\u003e — cast yoke, poly-torsion inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Self-resetting single-throw handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ High-strength interlocking dual jaws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ 3-position color-coded indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Fast one-pin head removal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Extra-wide head opening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSidewinder compatible with wedge\u003c\/strong\u003e (sold separately — verify Sidewinder generation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGross trailer weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical load capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead unit only\u003c\/strong\u003e — legs, rails, brackets NOT included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbide black powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by CURT's limited lifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand: CURT\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart Number: 16590\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUPC: 612314165902\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct Line: A30 (A-Series Premium — Maximum Capacity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eType: 5th Wheel Hitch Head Unit (Standalone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatent: #8,827,298\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGross Trailer Weight (GTW): 30,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVertical Load Capacity: 7,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMain Body Construction: Cast steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHead Design: Cast yoke with poly-torsion inserts, fully articulating torsion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJaw Design: High-strength interlocking dual jaws (full kingpin wrap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandle: Lockable single-throw, self-resetting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoupling Indicator: 3-position color-coded (red\/yellow\/green)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHead Removal: Fast one-pin system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSidewinder Compatibility: Yes, with wedge (sold separately); verify generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatibility: CURT A-Series 5th wheel legs, CURT 5th wheel roller\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncluded: Head unit only\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold Separately: Legs, base rails, brackets, roller (as needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinish: Carbide black powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarranty: Limited lifetime (one-year finish, one-year parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CURT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58422479683887,"sku":"16590","price":1456.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7663\/0063\/files\/16590_1024x768_a.webp?v=1788464188","url":"https:\/\/thervsurplus.com\/en-ca\/products\/curt-a30-5th-wheel-hitch-head-only-16590-30k","provider":"The RV Surplus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}