Sliding 5th Wheel Hitches With Underbed Rails Compatible With 2016 and 2017 Chevy And Ram Short Beds
Question:
Would you please let me know if sliding hitches are available for 2016and17 chevy and dodge short bed trucks, and if any mount in the bed so they would still allow sheets of Sheetrock or plywood to lie flat when the hitch is not in use?
asked by: Ron S
Expert Reply:
There are definitely options for underbed rails on 2016 and 2017 Chevy and Dodge short bed trucks.
For the Chevy 6-1/2 foot bed, I recommend the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1057-5W along with the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3400-5W. This system allows you to use a 5th wheel hitch or a gooseneck hitch and will give you a clean bed when not in use.
Another option is to use the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco Hijacker UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches # DM8551008 along with the Autoslider hitch # DM8550022 in 18K capacity or # DM8550037 for the 21K capacity.
If you have the 2500 or 3500, the Reese Elite puck system # RP30868 along with the Elite Slider # RP30144, are another great clean bed option. This system is not available on a 1500.
For Ram 6 foot bed, the 1500 series doesn't have any underbed options. The 2500 can use the # BWGNRK1384-5W along with the Companion Slider # BWRVK3400-5W. The 3500 can use the Demco underbed rails # DM8551006 and the Autoslider # DM8550022 or # DM8550037. These options are not compatible with RamBox.
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- B and W
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 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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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- Demco
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Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- Demco
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Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- Reese
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Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- B and W
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