Recommended System To Tow A Gooseneck Or Fifth Wheel Trailer With 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Question:
I would like to install the Curt under-bed gooseneck hitch and also install the under-bed rail kit 4 puck for fifth wheel towing to allow maximum versatility as I tow many different trailers. Will this be possible and can you suggest a set-up. Thanks,
asked by: Al
Expert Reply:
I do have a system that lets you tow either a gooseneck trailer or a fifth wheel. First, you will need the EZr Double Lock Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, part # C611-624. This system gives you a gooseneck hitch in the bed of your truck with a 30,000-lb capacity.
You would then need an adapter, part # C16220 to install in the gooseneck ball opening in the bed of the truck. This gives you base rails for a fifth wheel hitch like part # C16245.
I recommend a different system for your truck.
I recommend the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, part # BWGNRK1016. This is an under-bed system that leaves your bed free when not towing. The hitch has a 30,000-lb capacity.
Then I recommend the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # BWRVK3500-5W. This fifth wheel hitch slips right into the gooseneck ball hole to give you a 20,000-lb hitch. This hitch has 1-inch thick dual jaws that give you 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact. That means less rattle when towing your fifth wheel. When removed you still have full access to the bed of your truck.
Using the B&W system will eliminate the need for an adapter and you can easily tow different trailers by just removing the fifth wheel hitch and using the gooseneck.
If you have a hoist handy you can use part # DM6100 to keep from having to manually lift the hitch when installing or removing the hitch.
To put a 7-way trailer harness in the bed of your truck I recommend part # 41157.
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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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-1/4 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Curt X5 5th-Wheel Base Rail Adapter Plate for EZr Double Lock Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- CURT
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Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 6000 lbs Vertical Load
- 24000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Demco 5th Wheel Lifting Bracket
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Tools
- Lift Bracket
- Demco
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Curt EZr Double Lock Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
more information >
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