Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Short Bed
Question:
Just bought a new Montana3160RL wt.11995..2011 Chevy 2500 HD crew cab w/short bed . Looking for advice on which hitch would you recommend
asked by: Doug W
Helpful Expert Reply:
Since you have a short bed truck you are going to have to use a slider hitch to allow you the ability to make tight turns. Since getting out and activating a slider everytime you enter and leave a parking lot can be a bit of a hassle (especially in inclement weather), I would highly recommend a hitch that automatically slides as you make tight turns.
For that I would recommend the Demco Hijacker Auto Slide part # DM8550034. This 18k hitch will work great for you and I would highly recommend it.
Then for a rail system I would recommend a custom fit install kit as it will install in about half the time as a universal kit and will minimize drilling. For that you would wan the part # DM8552011-71.
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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
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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
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