Installing a Fifth Wheel Hitch on a 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
Question:
We took a fifth wheel hitch out of a 2007 GMC K1500 4X4 EXL LTZ NEW and would like to install it in a 2008 Chevy HD4 2500 HD. It is a hidden hitch 16K Part # 50416 Manufacture date 005-23-07. We would like to know if this will work and if you could send use instructions to install it for a short bed. Please let us know.
asked by: Keith
Expert Reply:
To install your existing hitch on your new vehicle, you would need the Custom Install Kit, part # RP50064-58.
If you do not already have one, you should use a Slider, part # RP30048. Using a slider is always recommended in a short bed truck to prevent the corner of the trailer loft from striking the rear of the truck cab during turns.
To see the instructions for the install kit as well as an install video, click on the provided links.
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Reese Square Tube Slider for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 10" Travel
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Slider Parts
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Slider
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
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Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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