Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch and Base Rails for 1995 GMC C/K Series Truck

Question:

I have looked at everything and am unsure of what ive seen for my pick up. 95 reg. Cab 8foot bed gmc half ton. I purchased a used reese hitch model30004 in which it doesnt look like the universal rail kit works. Base is 4 hole each side 25inch wide, 23inch deep and 14 1/2 tall. Bed between wells is 46inch and out side of frame is36inch wide. Whad-up?

asked by: Bill

Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Reese regarding your used model 30004 fifth-wheel hitch that you recently purchased. He stated that this is an older model that used unique base rails specific to the hitch. Unfortunately, this particular unit is not compatible with industry-standard, above-bed base rails and the specific rails it needs are no longer available.

For a compatible hitch and rail kit for your 1995 GMC C/K Series truck, I recommend looking at the Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch # RP30047 along with the Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP30035. This hitch features a 16,000 pound towing capacity and a 2-jaw locking system to provide excellent jaw-to-king-pin contact. The 4-Way pivoting head will ease hookup on unlevel ground and it also has an adjustable height from 14-1/2 to 18 inches.

I have attached a short video demonstration on this system that you can also take a look at.

expert reply by: Chris R