5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit for a 2016 Toyota Tundra Short Bed
Question:
I have a short bed 2016 Tundra. Can I put a slider 5th wheel in it?
asked by: Mark
Expert Reply:
Yes, you can put a slider 5th wheel trailer hitch in your 2016 Toyota Tundra short bed. First you will need an installation kit. I recommend Demco installation kit # DM8552020-71. The kit includes the rails, brackets, and hardware for installation.
For a hitch I recommend the 18K HiJacker auto-slide hitch # DM8550034. This hitch provides 14 inches of travel for clearance when making tight turns. And it slides automatically so you won't have to get in and out of the truck to operate the sliding feature.
I also recommend using wiring harness # 41157 to add a 7-Way trailer connector in the truck bed. This will make hooking up a 5th wheel trailer easier. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
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
- Hopkins
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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Semi-Custom Install Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Semi-Custom
- Above the Bed
- Demco
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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