Determining Correct Height of Reese 5th Wheel Hitch on 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Long Bed

Question:

I have a 2011 3500 HD diesel Chev Silverado Crew Cab long bed Fleetside and would like to know what hitch height I need to pull a 2011 Raptor 400RBG Toy Hauler 13,323 lbs. please advise

asked by: Wayne I

Expert Reply:

When towing any trailer, you want the trailer to be as level as possible. What you will want to do is have your 2011 Raptor 400RBG Toy Hauler unhooked and on level ground. You will then want to measure from the ground to the bottom of the pin box. This will be the measurement from the ground to the top of the 5th wheel hitch you will use to adjust the 5th wheel hitch height. You may also want to have the hitch adjusted slightly higher than this measurement to accommodate for suspension sag when the pin weight is on the hitch.

You will also want to make sure that there is at least 6 inches of clearance from the top of your truck bed rails to the bottom of your trailer overhang.

The Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # RP30928, would be a good option for your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab Long bed. For an installation kit, I would recommend the Reese Custom Install Kit, part # RP50066-58. A custom installation kit will cut the install time in almost half and reduce the amount of drilling you will need to do.

expert reply by: Reno H