Introducing the 16K Husky 5th Wheel Hitch Glider (31196), a versatile and reliable towing accessory designed to provide enhanced maneuverability and safety during your fifth wheel towing adventures. With its impressive features and robust construction, this hitch glider ensures a smooth and hassle-free towing experience.

The Husky Towing Slider is engineered to offer 10 inches of travel in both forward and backward directions, providing ample clearance between your tow vehicle and trailer during slow or sharp turns. This added clearance ensures that you can navigate tight corners and challenging driving situations with ease and confidence.

One of the standout features of this hitch glider is its smooth sliding action along a single composite rail. This innovative design eliminates noise and wear, enhancing the overall towing experience. Furthermore, the reduced metal-to-metal contact minimizes operational noise, ensuring a quieter ride.

The composite rail used in the Husky Towing Slider is resistant to rust, unlike traditional metal wheels. This ensures long-lasting performance and durability, even in harsh weather conditions. You can rely on this hitch glider to provide a reliable and maintenance-free towing solution.

The no-bind latching mechanism of the Husky Towing Slider ensures easy and secure operation. It allows for seamless engagement and disengagement, preventing any binding or jamming issues. This mechanism adds convenience and peace of mind to your towing experience.

The 16K Husky 5th Wheel Hitch Glider is compatible with Silver or Black Series 16K W fifth wheel hitches, providing versatility and flexibility to suit your specific towing setup. It can be installed in current 4-bolt and 10-bolt base rails with a 20-5/8" footprint, making it easy to integrate into your existing towing system.

Operating the hitch glider is effortless, thanks to its ergonomic handle. The handle is designed for easy operation over your truck's side rails, ensuring a comfortable grip and smooth maneuvering. It can be easily moved to the unlocked position, regardless of the angle of your truck or trailer.

With a towing weight capacity of 16,000 lbs (GTW), the Husky Towing Slider is built to handle heavy loads with confidence. Its heavy-duty steel construction and powder-coated finish ensure durability and corrosion resistance. The powder-coated finish is rated for 500 hours of salt fog resistance, making it ideal for various weather conditions.

Please note that the base rails and mounting brackets are not included with this hitch glider. Additionally, installation requires specific tools, including a drill, 5/8" drill bit, needle-nose pliers, 7/16" and 9/16" wrenches and sockets, a 16mm wrench, 3/4" wrench and socket, and a torque wrench capable of at least 150 ft-lbs. (Some of these tools are optional if you already have a center bolt kit installed in your base rails.)

The 16K Husky 5th Wheel Hitch Glider (31196) meets SAE J2638 requirements, ensuring compliance with towing safety standards. With a weight of 45.4 lbs, it offers a sturdy and reliable towing solution without adding excessive weight to your setup.

Upgrade your towing capabilities with the 16K Husky 5th Wheel Hitch Glider. Enjoy the enhanced maneuverability, reduced noise, and peace of mind it provides, ensuring a smooth and safe towing experience wherever your adventures take you.

Features: 

• Slides smoothly along a single composite rail, eliminating noise and wear.
• Reduced metal-to-metal contact for less noise during operation.
• Composite rail will not rust like metal wheels.
• Innovative no-bind latching mechanism.
• Compatible with Silver or Black Series 16K W fifth wheel hitches.
• Installs in current 4-bolt and 10-bolt base rails with a 20-5/8" footprint.
• The ergonomic handle is easy to operate over your truck's side rails.
• The handle can always be moved to the unlocked position, regardless of the angle of your truck or trailer.
• Travel distance of 10" forward and back.
• Towing Weight (GTW): 16,000 lbs.
• Heavy-duty steel construction with a powder-coated finish.
• Powder-coated finish is rated for 500 hours of salt fog resistance.
• Base rails and mounting brackets not included
• Requires the following tools: drill*, 5/8" drill bit*, needle nose pliers, 7/16" wrench and socket, 9/16" wrench and socket, 16mm wrench, 3/4" wrench and socket, and a torque wrench capable of at least 150 ft-lbs.
  • *These tools are only required if you do not have a center bolt kit installed in your base rails.
• Meets SAE J2638 requirements.
• Weight: 45.4 lbs.