Recommended Base Rail Kit for 2016 GMC 2500 6.5 Bed and Valley 5th Wheel Hitch
Question:
I have a valley 7053 fifth wheel hitch with rails I need mounting kit for a 2016 GMC 2500 6.5 bed can Need help
asked by: Felix
Expert Reply:
If you have the OEM puck system then you will first need the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 6-1/2' Bed - 21K # DM6194.
If you don't have the factory pucks then I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50066-58. Valley is no longer in business so their rails are no longer made and manufacturers don't recommend using their brackets with other rails, so I recommend using the entire kit with the included hardware for a custom fit.
If your hitch is not a sliding hitch, then I recommend upgrading or using a Sidewinder pin box since you have a short bed truck to allow you the needed turning clearance. I've linked the page to the sliding 5th wheel hitches as well as to Sidewinder pin box options to assist based on your desired fit.
You also may want to consider installing a trailer connector in the bed of your truck for easy connection access using # A10-7007.
Products Referenced in This Question
Mighty Cord 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 7' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 7 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Mighty Cord
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Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 6-1/2' Bed - 21K
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- Demco
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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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