Installing a Fifth Wheel Hitch on a 2008 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab Pickup
Question:
Installing a fifth wheel hitch on a 2008 Chevy half ton short box crew cab. What would be the best way to go??
asked by: Scott
Expert Reply:
Since your 2008 Chevrolet Silverado has the short bed, you will need a fifth wheel with a slider. This will ensure that you have no clearance issues while turning. Please let me know what you are planning on towing and I would be glad to make a suggestion for you. The installation kit you will need to install the fifth wheel is either the # RP50064-58 custom install kit or the # RP30035 universal install kit.
The custom install kit is much easier to install and requires less drilling than the universal kit.
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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
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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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