Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation For 2016 Chevrolet Silverado With Factory Tow Package
Question:
Thank you for your response, I do appreciate it. Another question, if I didn't have the factory prep kit would there be a slider that fit?
asked by: Rik P
Expert Reply:
Based on the dimensions of your truck and the trailer you can probably execute about 50 degree turns with a stationary fifth wheel hitch. That can be tough and can cause a lot of issues if a shorter turn is required.
My recommendation is to replace the pin box on your trailer with a Sidewinder. The pin box on the trailer should have a plate or sticker, identifying the model. I have attached a link to our product page for the Sidewinders we offer. You can use the filter on the page to select the model number of the pin box you wish to replace.
The fifth wheel hitch I recommend for you is the Reese, part # RP30890, which has a 20,000-lb capacity. It fits right into the pucks in the bed of your truck.
The Demco system will not work with the factory puck system you have on your truck.
if you need a wiring harness for your trailer in the bed of your truck I recommend part # 20110.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Demco
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 20 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Rik P.
5/6/2016
Thank you for your response, I do appreciate it. Another question, if I didn't have the factory prep kit would there be a slider that fit?