Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
Question:
I have two trucks pulling the same trailer one is a2002 cheve z71 6foot 6 box and the other is a 2014 gmc 58 box and I have a curtq16 slider what do I need to do to use the same hitch for both trucks thanks
asked by: Mel
Expert Reply:
You will have to install a fifth wheel rail kit in both of your trucks to use your Curt Q16 slider hitch # C16521.
For the 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 you would want the # RP50064-58 which is a custom install rail kit for your truck. For your 2014 GMC the same # RP50064-58 is a fit as well so you would need to order a quantity of two of these rail kits.
Now since the 2014 has a truck bed that is shorter than 6 feet your Curt hitch is not going to provide enough clearance to make tight turns. Because of that you would need to go with a slider hitch like the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550040 which will automatically slide 22-1/2 inches.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 3250 lbs Vertical Load
- 13000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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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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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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