Fifth Wheel Brackets Needed to Move Base Rails From 2015 Ford F-250 to 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500

Question:

I currently have a Curt E16 fifth wheel hitch and I had it in a 2013 Ford F250 and now I want to install it in a 2014 Chevy 1500 Silverado ... I had the quick install bracket for the ford will that work on the Chevy or do I need new brackets and which one? I’m also gonna install air bags instead of the bump stops....I really would appreciate some advice....Thanks

asked by: Michael T

Expert Reply:

It depends on the what you you were using as there are no brackets from Curt that can be used on a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 with a 5-1/2 foot bed. If you had the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP30035 you would be able to use the base rails, but would still need a new Installation Kit # RP30439. Otherwise, you would need a brand new rail and installation kit such as the # RP30035.

In regards to the air bags for your '14 Silverado 1500 I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 # AL57204, which fits your truck and will work with fifth wheel hitch brackets but will require drilling. These air bags have a load-leveling capacity of up to 5,000 lbs and air pressure that is adjustable from 5 psi to 100 psi. They are manual inflation valves and air lines, though you can activate the air bags with the hand-held remote using the Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System # AL25980.

expert reply by: Kyle S