CURT E16 5th Wheel Hitch | 16097 | Silverado/Sierra 2500/3500 HD 8' Bed Puck System | 16K

Equip your Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, 3500 HD puck-equipped truck for 5th wheel towing with the CURT E16 5th Wheel Hitch (Part #16097). Economical, feature-rich 16,000 lb GTW hitch bundled with direct-fit CURT OEM puck-system legs — drops into your factory puck holes with quarter-turn anchors, no drilling, no rails to install. Includes the CURT E16 head (#16515) plus puck legs. Backed by CURT's limited lifetime warranty.

The CURT E16 Series — Economical 5th Wheel Towing

The CURT E-Series is CURT's entry-level 5th wheel hitch line, engineered as the budget-conscious alternative to premium A-Series, Q-Series, and PowerRide hitches — while retaining many of the premium safety and comfort features that make CURT hitches recognizable. Available only in the 16,000 lb capacity (E16). Meaningful highlights:

• 16,000 lb gross trailer weight (GTW) — handles most travel trailers, mid-size 5th wheel RVs, and lightweight commercial trailers
• 4,000 lb vertical load capacity
• ⭐ Dual-pivoting head — 10° of lateral movement — smoother, more forgiving hookup and towing over uneven terrain
• ⭐ Anti-rattle skid plate + rubber stoppers — quieter ride
• ⭐ Single-handle operation — simple hitch/unhitch
• ⭐ Four height adjustment settings — 13" to 17" range for different trailer/truck combinations
• Automatically locks on hitch engagement — secure coupling
• Carbide black powder coat finish — long-lasting weather and UV protection
• Backed by CURT's limited lifetime warranty (one-year finish, one-year parts)

⭐ Direct Puck System Fit for Silverado/Sierra 2500/3500 HD

Standout install benefit: drops directly into the Silverado/Sierra 2500/3500 HD factory puck system — no drilling, no under-bed brackets, no rails to install in the truck bed. Meaningful benefits:

• Quarter-turn anchoring system — install/remove in seconds
• Adjustable anchors eliminate chucking noise between legs and puck platform
• Full truck bed access when not towing — pull the hitch, done
• Faster and cleaner install than traditional rail-mounted setups

Vehicle Fit

• Vehicle: Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, 3500 HD
• Bed length: 8'
• Requirement: Factory puck system (towing prep package) required — specific GM puck-system year range — verify against CURT app data (16061 is the alternate leg variant for different years)
• Puck leg set included: 16029 (specific year range)
• Hitch head included: E16 #16515

⚠️ Critical Year-Range Note — Verify Before Ordering

16061 and 16097 are both "E16 for Silverado/Sierra 2500/3500 HD 8' bed puck system" — but they use different puck-system leg part numbers matched to different Chevrolet/GMC model year ranges.

• This unit (16097) uses puck leg set 16029 (specific year range)
• The alternate variant #16061 uses puck leg set 16025 — for a different year range

Before ordering, verify your specific truck year matches this leg set against CURT's application data. The wrong year-range variant will not fit correctly.

Complete E16 Puck-Fit Lineup — Choose by Truck

The E16 comes in direct-fit puck configurations for the major puck-equipped truck platforms:

• #16031 — Ford F-250/F-350/F-450 SD ($981.95)
• #16041 — Ram 2500/3500 ($1130.95)
• #16061 — Silverado/Sierra 2500/3500 HD ($997.95)
• #16097 — Silverado/Sierra 2500/3500 HD ($1050.95) ⬅ THIS UNIT
• #16071 — Nissan Titan XD ($1097.95)

Prefer Sliding Operation or Universal Rail Mount?

E16 also comes as a sliding hitch (recommended for short-bed trucks) and as a universal industry-standard rail-mounted version:

• #16511 — Rails mount (universal) ($1044.95)
• #16611 — Rails included ($1167.95)
• #16080 — 6.5' bed Silverado/Sierra puck ($1552.95)
• #16076 — Ram 2500/3500 Kit ($1568.95)
• #16680 — Chevy/GMC/Ford HD Kit ($1498.95)

Need Higher Capacity or Premium Features?

The E16 is capped at 16,000 lb GTW. For heavier trailers or more premium features (spherical bearings, self-resetting handles, higher operating capacity), CURT offers upgrade paths in the A-Series and PowerRide lines:

• A16 (16K) — Premium 16K alternative with improved head geometry and additional articulation
• A20 (20K) — Same premium tier, 20,000 lb GTW / 5,000 lb vertical load
• A25 (25K) — Higher capacity for large 5th wheels
• A30 (30K) — Maximum A-Series capacity for large luxury 5th wheels or heavy toy haulers
• PowerRide (30K) — CURT's flagship — self-resetting handle, multi-directional head, strategic grip points

Each upgrade tier is available for the same puck-system trucks and universal industry-standard base rails.

Load Ratings

• Gross Trailer Weight (GTW): 16,000 lb
• Vertical Load Capacity: 4,000 lb

Weight capacities are limited to the lowest-rated towing component (hitch + legs + puck system + trailer coupler).

Construction & Finish

• Steel construction for hitch head and legs
• Carbide black powder coat finish — long-lasting protection against rain, road salt, and UV

Cross-Reference Part Numbers

• Part Number: 16097
• UPC: 612314048458
• Components: E16 hitch head #16515 + puck legs 16029 (specific year range)

⚠️ Professional Installation Recommended

While puck-system installation is significantly easier than traditional rail-mounted hitches, the E16 hitch assembly is heavy (approximately 100+ lb) and installation involves proper anchor torque. Installation should be performed by a qualified installer unless you have prior experience with 5th wheel hitch service. Reference the CURT installation instructions for your specific truck configuration.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Backed by CURT's limited lifetime warranty (one-year finish, one-year parts).

Genuine CURT OEM

Key Features

• Genuine CURT OEM E16 5th Wheel Hitch
• Part Number: 16097
• UPC: 612314048458
• ⭐ Direct puck system fit — no drilling, no rails, no under-bed brackets
• ⭐ Quarter-turn anchoring — install/remove in seconds
• ⭐ Adjustable anchors — eliminate chucking noise
• ⭐ Dual-pivoting head — 10° of lateral movement
• ⭐ Anti-rattle skid plate — quieter ride
• ⭐ Single-handle operation
• ⭐ 4 height adjustment positions (13"–17")
• Vehicle-specific fit: Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, 3500 HD
• Bed: 8'
• Puck legs included: 16029 (specific year range)
• Gross trailer weight: 16,000 lb
• Vertical load capacity: 4,000 lb
• Finish: Carbide black powder coat
• Backed by CURT's limited lifetime warranty (one-year finish, one-year parts)

Specifications

• Brand: CURT
• Part Number: 16097
• UPC: 612314048458
• Product Line: E16 (E-Series Economical)
• Type: 5th Wheel Hitch (Puck System Direct-Fit)
• Head Included: E16 #16515
• Puck Legs Included: 16029 (specific year range)
• Vehicle Fit: Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, 3500 HD
• Bed Length: 8'
• Year Range: specific GM puck-system year range — verify against CURT app data (16061 is the alternate leg variant for different years)
• Gross Trailer Weight (GTW): 16,000 lb
• Vertical Load Capacity: 4,000 lb
• Lateral Movement: 10 degrees (dual-pivot head)
• Height Adjustment: 4 positions (13"–17" range)
• Operation: Single-handle, automatic lock on engagement
• Anchoring: Quarter-turn, adjustable (eliminates chucking)
• Head Features: Anti-rattle skid plate, rubber stoppers
• Finish: Carbide black powder coat
• Warranty: Limited lifetime (one-year finish, one-year parts)