Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch For 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 With 6-1/2 Ft Bed

Question:

I have a 2011 Chevy Silverado 6-1/2 ft bed 5.3 v8 I need to know if I can pull a 29ft 5th wheel travel trailer with a weight of 7800lbs for about 2 hours with out messing my truck up

asked by: Heather L

Expert Reply:

We have several fifth wheel hitches available to choose from. They vary by the capacity and type of slider they have. The first thing you will need to do is find out what the towing capacity for your truck is. You may find that information in the owner's manual, or you can check with your dealership to see what the capacity is for your truck. they can vary depending on the transmission, engine, suspension, etc.

I recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider, part # RP30051. This hitch has a dual-jaw design to give you more jaw-to-king-pin contact which means less jarring and chucking. The slider has a travel of 10 inches front to rear to help clear the cab of your truck when making turns at low speeds. The hitch has a 16,000 lb towing capacity.

The base rail kit I recommend is the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit, part # RP50064-58. This custom kit means less drilling and cuts installation time in half versus the universal kit.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L