Recommended 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 with 5.5 Bed
Question:
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 with 5.5 bed. looking for an inexpensive slider for this truck. towing capacity will be under 10,000 pounds
asked by: Terry J
Expert Reply:
Because you have the 5.5 foot bed, there is only one sliding hitch we have confirmed to fit. This is due to the amount of travel needed and the restricted size of the bed. To offer the necessary turning clearance, you need 22 inches of adjustment, so you have limited options.
The first option is to use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550040 which automatically adjusts as you drive to give you the appropriate clearance and has 22-1/2 inches of travel.
The other option is to use a fixed hitch like # RP30047 and then use a Sidewinder Pin box to move the rotating part of your pin box back 22 inches. To find the correct Sidewinder option for your trailer, you will need to determine you pin box number which should be printed on a sticker located on your current pin box.
You will need base rail kit # RP30035 or # RP50064-58 for the kit with custom brackets.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 3250 lbs Vertical Load
- 13000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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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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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall
- Reese
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