Recommended 25K 5th Wheel Hitch for 2016 GMC Sierra 3500
Question:
Hi. I started a vehicle hauling business and Im searching for a 5th wheel hitch. My 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 HD dually has the a 5th wheel hitch rail system installed. The rails are on the bed. I also included the picture of the trailer I will be hauling the vehicles. I am searching for a 5th wheel hitch that has at least the following. My trucks bed is 8foot long. -25,000 lbs max capacity -I need it to be low profile so the trailer doesnt sit to high. -I also need it to be able be fastened to the rail system thats on the bed. - tilt mechanism - distance from center of one rail to the other center of the rail is roughly 20. Im still pretty new to all this information but I am open to learning what would be best for my business. Thank you for your time and professional help.
asked by: Victor
Expert Reply:
Since your 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 dually has the factory-installed 5th wheel rail kit (with 4 pucks in the bed) you can directly install a hitch made for that rail system, such as the 25K Curt hitch # C16069. This hitch features a cushioned 360-degree-pivoting head for easier hitching on uneven ground. This hitch will provide capacity equal to the truck itself to maximize your towing capability.
If instead you have industry-standard 5th wheel base rails installed, what we call ISRs, such as kit # C16411-204, then you can use the Curt 25K-rated Q25 hitch # C16265 which will drop right into those rails. This also features a cushioned 360-degree-pivoting head.
You can refer to the linked photo that shows the configuration of ISRs. I also included a photo that shows the recommended minimum clearances for 5th wheel towing.
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