Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit Recommendation for a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Short Bed

Question:

Hi,i have a 2011 K2500HD silverado crew cab standard bed the RP30928 5th wheel hitch.is this the only one you have that is adjustable up or down.is there a bigger adjustable one available?i would also like it on a slide rail because of the standard box, i would like all the accessories i need so i can attache it and make it work,please can someone email me thanks

asked by: Fred

Expert Reply:

You have come to the right place. Most every 5th wheel trailer is going to be height adjustable. The Reese Hitch, # RP30928, that you have refereed is height adjustable from 14 inches to 18 inches. On a short bed, 6-1/2 feet, a slider will be required.

There are 2 types of sliders, a round tube slider and a square tube slider. The round tube slider offers 12 inches of travel so I do recommend it over the 10 inches of travel on the square tube sliders.

For your truck I recommend the Reese slider hitch, # RP30075. This hitch has the round tube slider, and it is height adjustable from 14 to 18 inches. It has a gross trailer weight capacity of 16000 pounds and a pin weight capacity of 4,000 pounds.

You will also need an installation kit. For your truck, use # RP50066-58. This is a custom installation kit that requires little drilling.

expert reply by: Michael H