Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation that Attaches to Gooseneck Ball in Bed of 2012 Chevy Silverado

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I am looking for a 5th wheel hitch or rails that can into/on the factory goose neck hitch for a 2012 Chevy 2500HD with the 6.5 ft bed. Is there such a creature available?

asked by: Annamae

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The best option we have is the Demco Recon part # DM8550045 that you referenced as it will secure to the gooseneck hitch ball you have in the bed of your 2012 Chevy Silverado and give you a fifth wheel hitch that has a really great jaw system that holds the trailer securely and quietly.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I recommend replacing your wheel center caps with the Lionshead Trailer Wheel Center Cap w/ Snap-In Plug #LHCS109-SI60C as the largest replacement plug I can find is the Plug #CCP-60C which only has an outside diameter of 2-3/16". The new…

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Answer 2

Thanks for all the information! I was able to check out your Kaper II A-C-490TT that you're needing a replacement center cap plug for, and the closest center cap plug I was able to find is the Trailer Wheel Center Cap Plug #CCP-60C, which…

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Answer 3

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your photos - those really help! I was able to confirm with Lippert that you have a 1621 pin box number which means you need the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box #GY58FR. For safety…

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This 5th…

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Answer 11

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 12

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