Best Placement in Truck Bed for Fifth Wheel 7-Way Trailer Connector

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where is the best place to make the big drill for placement of the socket in the bed?

asked by: Kraig

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The best spot to install the Trailer Connector is on the bed sidewall on the drivers side, between the wheel well and the tail gate.

We have an installation video showing this Curt 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness # C56000 being installed on a 2002 Ford F250.

You might want to consider using some dielectric grease, part # 11755 on the connections to provide protection from moisture.

If you click the provided link, you can see an install video.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

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 2

Mounting the 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness, #50-97-410, in the bed of your 2006 Chevy 2500HD is up to the installer and user. If you like the connection point to be closer to the cab, installing between the wheel well and the front of…

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Answer 3

We have 7-way kits designed for your situation that are a confirmed fit for your 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 like the Curt #C56000. This installs inline with the 7-way at the rear of your Silverado and gives you a way to install a second one further up…

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Answer 4

Some model year trucks have a greater distance between the outer fender and the inside of the truck bed in the area directly behind the rear wheel well, which is typically why you see the trailer connector for the fifth wheel installed there. You…

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Answer 5

The Reese universal installation kit #RP30035 will accept your 14K Reese 5th wheel trailer hitch. This kit does fit your 2002 Chevy Silverado unless it is a 1500HD long bed but we do not have a video on that particular truck. I have included a link…

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Answer 6

Since you are not getting the 12V power when your truck is running, you most likely don't have a fuse issue as you stated their isn't a specified fuse or relay in the owners manual. The issue is that your truck is computerized even at the…

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Answer 7

Thanks for the information! I just spoke with my rep at Lippert and your 2022 Keystone Cougar has a 1621 pinbox. To replace it with a Curt Flex Air you will want item #LC328492. I have linked an installation video below.

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Answer 8

This Fifth Wheel / Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness #40167 would plug into the factory harness of your 2003 Ford F-250. You would not have to splice into the wiring of your factory harness with this product. There is no reason you could not use…

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Answer 9

The amount of clearance you will need around the gooseneck ball is going to depend on the trailer coupled to it. If you were using the Ranch Hitch adapter #AM3100 to tow a 5th wheel trailer using the gooseneck hitch then at the widest point, where it…

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Answer 10

I have attached a photo for you below which shows how both a vehicle side and trailer side trailer connector is typically wired. I say typically because this is not always exact and so long as the trailer and vehicle side both match it will not…

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Answer 11

Typically you'll only want to use 80-85% of any item's total capacity to keep a buffer safety zone so that you never risk having a product fail. You're correct that the only Companions at 25k capacity are for OEM puck systems. B&W is…

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Answer 12

You can definitely connect a 5th wheel wiring harness to the bumper 7-way on your truck. The second in-bed 7-way connection is simply to give an easy access point and clean look. It keeps the wiring from dragging or moving against your tailgate, so…

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