Can Reese Elite Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used on 2017 Chevy Silverado with Factory Rail Kit
Question:
I have A Reese 18K Elite Slider Hitch.Will A Demco DM6149 Hitch Adapter Make My Reese Hitch work with 2017 GM Factory Puck System?
asked by: Dale K
Expert Reply:
The Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # DM6194 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit the factory rail kit on your Silverado, however your existing Reese Elite Slider Hitch RP30144 will not be compatible with the adapter. This is because the Reese Elite 5th Wheel Hitches are specifically designed to mount only to the corresponding under bed puck system that Reese uses for this system.
In order to use the Demco or any similar adapter, you will need to change to a 5th Wheel Hitch like the Reese # RP30051 that attaches to industry standard, above bed base rails.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 6-1/2' Bed - 21K
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- Demco
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