Best 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Turning Clearance for a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Short Bed
Question:
Recently purchased a 2019 half ton towable 5th wheel. What’s the best set up for clearance between the trailer and cab?
asked by: Joshua S
Expert Reply:
There are a couple of ways you can get increased clearance between the truck cab and the 5th wheel trailer when making tight turns. In your picture it doesn't look like you have a hitch yet so the most cost effective solution is going to be a sliding 5th wheel hitch. I recommend a Demco HiJacker auto-sliding hitch. That way you don't have to get in and out of the truck to operate the sliding mechanism.
I assume that your 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 is a short bed but it is the really short 5-1/2 foot bed or the standard 6-1/2 foot short bed?
If you have the 5-1/2 foot bed I recommend the Demco 13K HiJacker # DM8550040 with install kit # DM8552027-71, This is the above the bed rails set up. If you want a below the bed set up where the bed is clear when the hitch is removed then you would need hitch # DM8550041 and install kit # DM8551008. In either case these 2 hitches can travel 22-1/2 inches so clearance won't be an issue.
If you have the 6-1/2 foot bed then I recommend HiJacker # DM8550034 with install kit # DM8552027-71 for above the bed OR # DM8550022 with install kit # DM8551008 for the below bed set up provided the truck has a double cab. Please note that none of these install kits will fit if the truck has the MagneRide suspension. These hitches have 14 inches of travel for clearance.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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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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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Under Bed - 13,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 3250 lbs Vertical Load
- 13000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
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- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
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