Recommended Base Rails for Reese 18K Fifth Wheel Hitch on 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab
Question:
I need to get the underbody rails for my 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab with a 58inch box. I need help to find out which one I can buy. Ive checked your sight and am still struggling to find the correct underbody rails. Can you please advise me? Reese 18k in a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500
asked by: Jonathan L
Expert Reply:
The Reese Elite Series under body base rails will only fit the 2011-2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD models. They will not fit the Silverado 1500 model. There are no under body base rails available for the 1500 model.
I would recommend the Reese Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit, part # RP50064-58, for your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab with the 5 foot 8 inch bed. These are the custom install mounting brackets that will use existing holes in your vehicles frame and above bed base rails. The custom install kit will cut installation time in half when compared to the universal installation kit. I am including links to the installation instructions and a video of the kit being installed on a 2011 Silverado 1500 short bed.
If you need to add a 7-Way connector to the bed of your truck I would recommend the Pollak 5th Wheel Wiring Harness, part # PK11893-11932. This harness plugs into your factory wiring harness and will add an additional 7-Way to your truck bed.
On your short bed truck you will also need to make sure and use a Sidewinder King Pin to get the clearance you will need, between the truck cab and the front of the trailer, when making sharp turns. I am including a link to a FAQ page on Sidewinders.
Products Referenced in This Question
Pollak 5th Wheel / Gooseneck T-Connector with 7-Pole - Ford, GM, Dodge, Nissan w/ Factory Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 7-1/2 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Pollak
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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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Reese Signature Series Hitch Adapter for Elite Series Bed Rails
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
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