Recommended 5th Wheel Under Bed Rail Kit and Sliding Hitch for 2016 Chevy 2500 with 6.5 Foot Bed

Question:

Also to confirm the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K will fit into the REESE Elite Series 5th wheel hitch system, for my 2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD2500 6.5 bed. thank you!

asked by: Jeremy C

Helpful Expert Reply:

For your 2016 Chevy 2500 with 6.5 foot bed, I recommend starting with the Reese Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30868 you mentioned. This under bed system is compatible with other sliding hitches so the B&W Companion # BWRVK3370 is not your only option. Reese made the Elite Series to work with the original Ford trucks, so the Factory Ford puck system is identical.

My personal preference is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K # DM8550024 which will automatically slide as needed so you don't need to get in and out of your truck to manually adjust a slider hitch to make tighter turns like around gas pumps or at your campsite.

If you prefer the manual slider, then I recommend the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16520-16020. This round tube slider won't bind and the hitch head allows you to easily install in pieces. It also has an 3 point indicator so you can see when you are connected or disconnected for your trailer with a quick glance.

With any of these options, I also recommend the Bargman Wiring Harness # 50-97-410 to give you an easy connection access point in your truck bed and also a clean look.

expert reply by: Jason S

Jeremy C.

8/23/2018

I just want to make sure that RP30868 will fit in my 2016 Chevrolet Sliverado 2500HD 6.5 bed.

Jason S.

8/23/2018

The Reese Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30868 is a confirmed fit for Chevy Silverado 2500 trucks with 6.5 foot bed from 2011 through 2019 model years. It will absolutely fit your 2016 2500 with 6.5 foot bed.

Jeremy C.

8/24/2018

Jason S.

8/24/2018

The Ford factory prep package was originally designed by Reese and they made the Elite system as the aftermarket option. So the Elite system has the same dimensions as the Ford factory puck system. I can confirm the Demco Hijacker # DM8550024 will be compatible with the Elite Underbed puck system # RP30868 on your Chevy 2500.