Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500
Question:
I need to put a fifth wheel hitch in a 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500. Looking for some recommendations and wondering how I determine if there is OEM set up in the bed of my truck. What does that look like?
asked by: Jeremy R
Expert Reply:
The fifth wheel hitch I recommend for a 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 is the Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch. The Curt A16 is one of our best sellers and my personal favorite since it has a very secure dual jaw locking system which has a really tight grip on the kingpin there produces a better ride. It also has an easy to remove (one pin) head so you can get the hitch in and out of the truck bed by yourself.
In regards to the factory prep package, this is a set of five holes in the truck bed which are pretty apparent so odds are you'd know if you had it. If you don't have the factory prep package then you will need part # C16521 with part # C16411-204. If you do have the factory prep package then you will need part # C16668.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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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
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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