Rear of Cab Clearance Provided By Reese Elite # RP30144 Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch on 2015 Silverado

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Hi - I have a 2015 GMC 2500HD Denali 6.5 ft bed and want to pull a Wildcat Maxx 282RK 5th wheel 96In width. Im looking for an under bed mounted hitch. The BandW Companion slider looks good but is quite heavy. - will the RP 30144 and RP30868 system give me enough cab clearance for a 90deg turn? - what is the weight of RP 30144 and weight of RP 30868? Thanks for your help.

asked by: Don L

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Whether or not you'll be able to make 90 degree turns will depend on how wide your fifth wheel is at the front, and the distance between the rear axle centerline and the rear of the truck cab. You'll need to measure the distance from the rear of the truck cab, rearward to the rear axle centerline. This will be a very close approximation for where the king pin will sit in the hitch jaw, with the hitch fully slid forward. Then, add 10 inches to that distance, to represent the 10 inches of rearward travel provided by the slider. If this distance is at least 52 inches, then you'll be able to negotiate 90 degree turns on flat ground.

The actual weight of the # RP30868 is just over 100 lbs. The hitch/slider unit, part # RP30144 weighs just over 200 lbs.

Another option would involve the # RP30922 fixed, non sliding hitch, the # RP30868 rails and a Reese Sidewinder. The Sidewinder would move the pivot point between the fifth wheel and the hitch rearward by 22 inches, which would ensure plenty of clearance between the fifth wheel and the truck cab, without needing to exit the truck to unlock the slider.

If you click the provided link, you can see an FAQ article that shows how the Sidewinder works. To determine which Sidewinder is compatible with your fifth wheel, look for the manufacturer and model number of the pin box, which should be printed on a sticker somewhere on the pin box. The
FAQ article includes a table showing which Sidewinder units are compatible with which OEM pin box models.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The factory prep package or pucks are not the same between Ram, GM and Ford. The spacing is all different which means you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch for Ram pucks on a GM with pucks. Take the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for example which is…

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Answer 2

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 options.…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

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 5

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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Answer 6

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 7

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Answer 8

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Answer 9

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 10

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Answer 11

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 12

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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