5th Wheel Hitch for Clean Bed Once Removed on a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 Short Bed

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Thanks for getting back with me. Would this setup work for my truck? Item # AM3200. Which brake controller will work best for my truck?

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If you are wanting to keep the bed of your 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 clean then I highly recommend using the B&W Companion # BWRVK3400-5W because it mounts in the B&W Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1059-5W. Instead of having bed rails in the bed of your truck you just have the gooseneck hitch ball receiver and safety chain loops as you can see in the attached photo.

The Companion is made right here in the USA, has a 20,000 lb weight capacity (which is more than your pickup), 17" - 19" of height adjustment, and features 1" thick dual jaws for one of the most secure connections out there! Aside from the clean bed and gooseneck towing option, another thing that sets this 5th wheel hitch apart from a lot of other options is the cam-action locking handle that allows you to release your trailer even if you are on uneven ground.

Attached are some review videos for you to check out.

If you don't already have a 7-Way installed in the bed of your Chevy then I also recommend installing the Bargman # 50-97-410 to make it easier to connect/disconnect your trailer wiring.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Nattiel

1/14/2019

Thanks for getting back with me. Would this setup work for my truck? Item # AM3200. Which brake controller will work best for my truck?

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Jon G.

1/14/2019

The Anderson Ultimate # AM3200 could very well be used in your 2003 Silverado but you would have to use above bed base rails like part # RP50064-58 which would stay in your bed even with the hitch removed (meaning you wouldn't have a clean bed anymore). For a brake controller I highly recommend going with the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 because it has an LCD screen that makes it easy to use as there are no codes that you need to remember. It also has the ability to store various tow setups which makes it great if you tow a few different trailers. If your Chevy has the factory trailer connector then all you need is the Adapter # 3015-P. If you don't have the factory trailer connector then you need the same adapter as well as the Pollak PK11898 or the Hopkins # 30955 depending on if you have a bundle of wires or a round plug with the cap respectively. Attached is an installation video and a helpful article that you can reference.

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Answer 1

The listed towing capacity of your 2004 Chevy Silverado LS short bed with 5.3L engine is going to vary depending on some specifics of the vehicle. If the Silverado is four-wheel drive and has a 3.73:1 axle ratio, the capacity is 7,800 lbs (extended…

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Answer 2

The B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #BWRVK3400 is a direct fit for the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part #BWGNRK1108 that you have on your 2008 Ford F-350, there is no adapter…

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Answer 3

You are smart to check ahead of time on the compatibility of a rear axle air bag kit with an in-bed hitch such as the B&W Turnoverball Under-bed gooseneck #BWGNRK1059. Some air bag kits work fine with in-bed hitches but not all of them! If you…

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Answer 4

Yes, the heat shield on your 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 while installing the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit part #BWGNRK1016 will need to be removed and then discarded. The heat shield is not a…

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Answer 5

The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part #AL57275 are a confirmed fit for a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4. If you have a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x2 then you will want to use the Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs part #AL59501…

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Answer 6

Yes, the Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs #AL59501 will fit your 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500HD, you simply need to make sure you have at least 6 inches from the outside of the frame to the inside of the tire, as you can see by the cut out of…

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Answer 7

The Firestone Sport-Rite Air Helper Springs you mentioned F2320, along with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Brackets for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #RP56007 are not compatible on your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 1500. I contacted the…

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Answer 8

Yes, to use the Draw-Tite Hi-Rise Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch #9480 referenced in your question on your 2012 F-250 you will need to use the thinner strips from the Stabilizer Strip Kit #58438. This will allow the hitch to sit properly…

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Answer 9

Yes, the part you will need is the Stabilizer Strip Kit for Fifth Wheel Conversion Kits for Ford Trucks, #58438.

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Answer 10

The 4 inch hole location that is to be drilled in the bed of your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado depends on the hitch you plan to install. They vary by manufacturer, so it would be difficult to tell you just one location until you choose the hitch you want…

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Answer 11

When wiring your Pollak 7-Way like part #PK11898 it is really important to connect your functions like what you can see in the attached photo instead of going by colors or slight differences in wire sizing. The exception to this is if your trailer is…

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Answer 12

I attached a picture that shows all of the dimensions of the mounting bracket that comes with the Pollak 7-Way kit part #PK11898. We have found that nearly all 7-ways use the same dimensions so this SHOULD work but you would still want to verify.

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