Does Reese Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # 8339-4456 Include Installation Rails & Hardware

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does 8339-4456 come with the cross member supports or do I need to purchase them separately? If so what is that part number?

asked by: Thomas M

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Yes, the Reese Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # 8339-4456 includes the main hitch plate, hitch ball, installation hardware and the under-bed frame brackets which are shown in the linked photo. An installation video is linked for your reference.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Hey Michael, thanks for reaching out! The EcoHitch #EH57FR sits a little higher than the Curt #C52NR so it will give you better ground clearance for your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500. The EcoHitch is a bit more recessed into the front bumper than the…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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Answer 8

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 9

The closest thing you'll find to an aftermarket puck system for your 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 is the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #BWGNRK1020 which gives you the gooseneck system but also doubles as the anchor point for…

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Answer 10

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 11

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 12

Hey Clint, you are going to be installing the rail kit on the truck as well, correct? The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM47YV by itself should take only about 30 mins to assemble and install. The Installation Rail Kit #DM8551000 will also…

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