Recommended 5th Wheel Rails for a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
Question:
I need a set of base rails for a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. I have a B&W Patriot Slider if that matters.
asked by: Pete
Expert Reply:
To add a set of 5th wheel rails to your 2016 GMC Sierra 1500, I recommend the B&W Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit item # BWRVK2503. This set of rails is industry standard which means it will work with most 5th wheel hitches on the market including the B&W Patriot Hitches item # BWRVK3270 or item # BWRVK3255. The brackets are custom fit and install in pre-existing holes in your Sierra's frame. They fit all three bed lengths of the 2016 Sierra 1500.
I have linked an installation video below to help you get these rails set up.
To make towing with a 5th wheel easier, I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness item # C56070. This harness puts a 7-way connector in the bed of your Sierra and allows you to keep the one on your bumper. This makes hooking up to your 5th wheel trailer easier and more convenient.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- B and W
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 7' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 7 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
more information >
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