Placement of Curt C16411-204 5th Wheel Bed Rails in Bed of 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500
Question:
I am installing my Curt C16521 5th wheel hitch and need to know what are the measurements that I need to install my base rails C16411-204 in the short bed of my 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab? Thank you
asked by: Peter C
Expert Reply:
The back edge of the front most rail would be 47-1/2 inches forward of the rear edge of the truck bed (not the tailgate) for a short bed truck or 52-3/8 inches on long bed trucks. You can see these measurements in the diagram I grabbed from page 2 of the installation instructions. You can see the instructions by clicking the provided link.
If you don't already have a 7-way trailer connector installed in the truck bed, you can install one using part # 41157.
I've linked you to install videos for the # C16411-204 and the # 41157 wiring harness.
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Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
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