Fifth Wheel Install Rail Recommendations for a 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD

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I bought a 2003 Silverado 2500 HD and need fifth wheel rails, should I use universal rails?

asked by: Bill P

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For your 2003 Silverado 2500 HD I would strongly recommend you go with a custom install fifth wheel rail kit like the # RP50064-58 as they will minimize drilling and cut install time by more than 50 percent.

The part # RP30035 will still fit your truck, but the install will be more difficult and time consuming.

I attached install videos for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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I attached the instructions for the #RP30035 that are specific to your 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 in a picture on this page.

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Answer 3

The info on your Putnam Hawkeye is actually pretty hard to come by since they've been out of business for so long but there's one measurement you can take to determine if it will fit into the Curt Rail Kit part #C16200 that you referenced.…

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The Demco Hijacker Premier Series Ultra Slide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch like #DM6076P-UL-16K is compatible with industry standard fifth wheel rails such as those manufactured by Draw-Tite, Valley, Demco, Curt, Hidden Hitch, Reese and others, so the…

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The Husky part CP07054 is actually a fifth wheel hitch and not a rail kit. If you wanted to install a universal rail kit like the part #RP30035 in your truck I can help with the needed dimensions for that though. From the rear edge of the truck bed…

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I was able to find that your 2003 Chevy Silverado with a Duramax diesel engine has a towing capacity of 12,000 lbs.

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Answer 7

Yes, it will! The B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item #BWRVR3200 includes industry standard 5th wheel rails that are compatible with the Reese 30032 5th wheel hitch. The Reese 30032 uses the same…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Yes, the Adapter Rail for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch's part #C88KR which is a fit for a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 will work with a Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch. They are simply above bed rails so they will work with Curt, Reese, Husky etc. hitches.

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Answer 10

The only 5th wheel rail kit that works with both your 1993 Ford F-250 and a Reese 5th wheel hitch is the B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item #BWRVR3200. These rails have the industry standard mounting…

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Answer 11

The Demco Rail Kit part #DM8551010 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 Short Bed. The gooseneck hitch adapter you would need to go with this rail kit is the part #DM5988.

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Answer 12

The rails in the bed of your pickup are installed so that the king pin will be just forward of the rear axle when hitched. The mounting location is vehicle specific and if you would like to provide your trucks year, make, model bed length and cab…

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