What are Measurements for Installing Reese Universal Base Rails on 2004 Chevy Silverado Short Bed

Question:

I have a 2004 Duramax Chevy HD short box 6ft 8 inches Mounting a Reese hitch 30032 will put the reese slider on later. Need to know the rail distances from back of truck bed to rails. Im using the universal rails. Will weight be on axle or how far in front.

asked by: Mike W

Expert Reply:

A slider hitch is required when towing a fifth wheel with your 6-1/2 foot bed. To install a Reese Slider fifth wheel hitch on your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500/2500 HD Short 6-1/2 Foot Bed you would use the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit, part # RP30035. This is the universal 10-bolt installation kit.

When installing the Reese kit # RP30035, the measurement from the rear edge of the truck bed to rear edge of base rail is 25-1/8 inches for the 6-1/2 foot bed. The king pin of the fifth wheel will be centered directly over the rear axle.

I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Reese installation kit.

expert reply by: Jeff D