Recommended Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for 2018 Chevy 2500 Silverado with Short Bed and Factory Pucks
Question:
Im trying to figure out what I need for a 5th wheel hitch for my new 2500 Chevy truck. My truck came with the puck system in it. I have been told that I wont need to buy any additional rails but every thing that I am reading on the web site says different. I need at least a 16000 pound rating and since I have the short bed would prefer the slider hitch. Thanks
asked by: Audis D
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Expert Reply:
For your 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 with the factory pucks, I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K # BWRVK3770 for your short bed. This is rated higher than the 16K you needed as a minimum and is able to be installed in two pieces. It is one of our most popular sliding hitches for the factory rail kit/puck system.
Another option I recommend is the Curt A16 5th Wheel Slider # C16521 along with the specific adapter rail # C16023 for the correct fit. This is a easy to use two piece system with the ability to install in 3 parts.
With either hitch option, I also recommend the Draw-Tite 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring Harness 7-Pole # 20110 to add a second trailer connection to the inside of your truck bed for easy connection access.
expert reply by: Jason S
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Draw-Tite 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring Harness 7-Pole - GM, Ford, Dodge, Nissan, Toyota w/ Factory Tow
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 7-1/2 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tow Ready
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Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Rails
- Custom
- CURT
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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