Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2016 Chevy Silverado 3500 8ft Bed w/Factory Below the Bed Rail Kit
Question:
Which 5th wheel hitch do I need ? I have a 2016 chevy 3500 long bed with factory mounts . I will be towing a 2015 KZ durango gold 370 RL . Thanks
asked by: Rick D
Expert Reply:
Good news, I can help you pick out a 5th wheel for your 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8ft bed to transport your 2015 KZ Durango Gold 370RL.
In my research I found that the GVWR of your Durango Gold is 14,500lbs, this is why I recommend the Curt 16K Dual Jaw 5th Wheel Hitch # C16520-16025. This heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch has a dual jaw and color-coded lock indicator for superb safety and security. It has a self-aligning, pivoting head and includes a lube plate to make hookup a snap. This head has a 2-Jaw locking system which provides 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact. This unit also has a lockable handle that lets you easily secure trailer to hitch with a padlock like # ML1KA.
Many customers who tow a trailer also like the convenience of having the 5th wheel plug mounted inside the bed of the truck as well as being at the rear of the vehicle. For a wiring harness that does just that I recommend the Hopkins # 41157.
I have linked the above mentioned products to this page for your purchasing convenience.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Master Lock Laminated Steel Padlock - 1-3/4" Wide - 5/16" Diameter Shackle
- Padlocks
- Universal Application Padlock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- 5/16 Inch Diameter
- Master Lock
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17-1/2 Inch Tall
- CURT
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