How to Determine Which 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Works Best on a 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500
Question:
how would I determine what size hitch I would need? 15 K? 20k? I have a 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 pulling about 8500 pound fifth wheel trailer
asked by: Dan R
Expert Reply:
If you happen to have an 8 foot long bed, I recommend the Reese fifth wheel trailer hitch # RP30047 because of the 2-jaw latching system. The gross towing weight is 16,000 pounds and tongue weight is 4,000 pounds. If you happen to need a rail kit, you can use the custom kit # RP50064-58.
If you have a 6-1/2 foot bed, the sliding hitch # RP30051 will provide 10-inches front to back travel for better turning clearance. It will also have the 2-jay latching system providing you more jaw to king pin contact. The gross towing weight is 16,000 pounds and tongue weight is 4,000 pounds.
You will want to make your 5th wheel trailer hitch decision once you know the gross trailer weight.
The custom fit wiring is # 50-97-410 and will connect to your factory 7-pole at the bumper to give you a new 7-pole in the truck bed.
I have included a couple installation videos and informative articles for you too.
Products Referenced in This Question
5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Plug - GM, Ford, Ram, Toyota - 9' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 9 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Bargman
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square 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
- 10 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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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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