5th Wheel Base Rail Placement in 2011 Silverado 2500 HD and Tool Box Compatibility
Question:
I currently have a 2011 2500 HD Chevy shirt box truck. I also have a tool box and tonneau cover. the box and cover when open cover approximately 28 inches in the front of the bed. the box is approximately 9 inches off the floor. can I leave these in place with a fifth wheel hitch?
asked by: David L
Expert Reply:
You can determine if your truck's tonneau cover and toolbox will still allow installation of a 5th wheel hitch by having a look at the installation instructions for an above-bed base rail kit. The best value in a custom base rail kit for your 2011 Silverado 2500 6-1/2-foot bed is Curt part # C16411-204.
In your specific truck this kit will install with the rear edge of the front base rail 47-1/2-inches forward of the edge of the bed (not the tail gate). This is shown in the linked image taken from those instructions.
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
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- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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