Using a Goosneck Hitch and Fifth Wheel Hitch on the Same Truck

Question:

i have an 03 silverado 2500 duramax with a curt double lock gooseneck hitch. The truck has rails below the bed, can i install a 5th wheel hitch without removing any of the gooseneck mechanism. Its a 30000lb hitch and I dont want to change my 5th wheel to a gooseneck.

asked by: Roger

Expert Reply:

I'd recommend you use an adapter like the Curt X-5, part # C16210. The X-5 adapter will lock into the existing Curt gooseneck hitch, and would provide industry-standard bed rails that would allow you to easily install a fifth wheel hitch.

The Reese # RP30083 fifth wheel hitch you mention would work very well for you, as long as your fully loaded trailer weight is within the 20,000 lb capacity of the hitch.

expert reply by: Mike L