Expert Answers about GMC W-Series

• Universal Hitch for a 2002 GMC W4500 Forward
• I have a solution for you but the Buyers Products Hitch Plate with Receiver Tube - Chevy/GMC item # 3371809065 will not fit your 2002 GMC W4500 Forward. You will need to use one of our universal hitches like the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 41990-07. This hitch is a weld on and you will be able to choose between two different mounting brackets depending on how much drop you need. I have attached a couple diagrams that will show you the dimensions of the...
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• Installation Instructions for the Reese Low Profile Fifth Wheel Hitch on a 5500 Truck
• The Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # RP30054 is a custom installation that requires a qualified professional welder to install a 1/2" thick steel plate. The plate needs to be both welded and bolted on. The hitch will need to be centered above the rear axle and left to right. I have linked the instructions below.
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2007 GMC 5500
• I have a solution for you but there isn't going to be a custom fit option for your GMC 5500 truck. You will need to have some fabrication done to install any 5th wheel hitch. To match the capacity of your truck I recommend the Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # RP30054 you were looking at. This hitch has a 30,000 lbs capacity and with your truck you will be able to pull any 5th wheel trailer on the market. The Reese 5th wheel hitch is built to attach directly to your trucks...
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