Curt Fifth Wheel Hitch Installed in Bed of 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed with OEM Rail Kit
Question:
We are considering buying a 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD High Country and it already has one of these hitches installed. It is a 6.6foot bed. What about this. Someone hauled a RV to Fl with it.
asked by: Nancie
Helpful Expert Reply:
It's not uncommon for people to install fifth wheel hitches in the bed of their trucks like the Curt A20 for GM Rail Kits part # C16064 that you referenced. This is a solid hitch, but since your truck is a short bed you'd instead need the slider versions part # C55DR with Rails # C47BR to give you the clearance to make tight turns without the cab of your truck hitting the nose of the trailer.
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Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch - Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package
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- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
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- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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