Will Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16069 Fit Factory Rail Kit on 2017 Silverado Short Bed

Question:

In reading the description it states on the right side of the page by the vehicle description that this system is for an 8foot bed. I have a 2017 Chevy 2500 with the 6.5 foot bed and factory puck system. So my question is will this work?

asked by: Robert C

Expert Reply:

The Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16069 referenced in your question will physically fit without issue into the factory pucks on your 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed. The reason we only list this particular hitch as a fit for the 8 foot beds is simply because it is a stationary hitch, and with short bed trucks, a sliding hitch is typically needed to provide the necessary cab clearance for making sharp turns.

For a sliding fifth wheel hitch that will fit the factory rail kit on your truck, I instead recommend looking at the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16671. This will drop right into the 4 receiver pucks on your truck and the non-binding slider will provide 12 inches of front to back travel for turn clearance. It features a 2-jaw locking system for superior king pin contact and a 20,000 pound towing weight capacity.

If you need a bit more capacity, you can use the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16546 along with the Adapter Rails # C16023. This will give you a towing capacity of 24,000 pounds.

expert reply by: Chris R