Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch and Installation Kit for a 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD Diesel
Question:
Hi I have a 2006 GMC sierra 2500 diesel and have purchased a 2008 Cougar 5th wheel toy hauler model 310SRX GVWR 11,830 lbs.. Do I need a sliding hitch? And what would you recommend?
asked by: Glen P
Expert Reply:
First, you would only need a sliding trailer hitch if your 2006 GMC Sierra has the 6-1/2 foot bed. For an 8 foot bed you would use a fixed 5th wheel hitch.
The first item you will need is an installation kit. I recommend the custom installation kit # RP50064-58. It will fit 6-1/2 foot or 8 foot beds. Custom installation kits take less time to install than universal kits and they require less drilling. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a link to a video showing a typical installation for you.
For an 8 foot bed, I recommend the 16K Reese hitch # RP30047. It is rated for 16,000 pounds and has a double pivoting head and double jaw for a secure king pin connection. I have included a link to a video review of this hitch for you.
For a 6-1/2 foot bed, I recommend the Reese 16K hitch # RP30075. This hitch is on a round tube slider which offers the most travel, 12 inches, to hep make tight turns. I have included a link to a video review of this hitch as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Round Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 11 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Adjustable Height
- King Pin Adapters
- Convert-A-Ball
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