Will Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit Rails 22 inches Apart in Bed of 2009 GMC Sierra

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I am looking at buying the curt 16130 fifth wheel hitch. I have a set of rails in my truck already. The mounting holes are 22 inches apart. My trailer is dry weight of 10,980 and hitch weight is 2,220. Will this hitch work for me. Thank you

asked by: Dale M

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The rails you have installed in the bed of your 2009 GMC Sierra are the industry standard style rails since you said they are 22 inches apart. That means that the Curt hitch part # C16130 is a confirmed fit and would work well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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You'll need spacers, but you can use the Firestone air bags on your 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 with a 6 inch lift. What you need is the following: - Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2613 - Air Lift Universal Air Spring Spacers - 6"…

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Answer 2

Since both the Mor/Ryde pin box and the Curt Q20 5th wheel trailer hitch #C16130 are cushioned the two could work against each other and create a rougher ride. Going with the cushioned pin box or a cushioned hitch by itself will help to reduce…

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Answer 3

To mount your Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider #C16541 into the bed of your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 you will need choose the correct rails based on if your truck has the in bed factory hitch prep/puck system. If you are unsure you…

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Answer 4

You can use your Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider #C16541 in the puck system of your Ford truck; the only thing that you'll need is the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter #RP30156. This adapter will mount directly in the pucks…

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Answer 5

Yes, the Curt Q20 hitch part #C16130 will fit the same industry standard fifth wheel rails that a Valley 7040 fifth wheel hitch will fit.

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 9

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 10

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This 5th…

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Answer 11

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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Answer 12

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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