Does Curt Double Lock Underbed Gooseneck Hitch Fit 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD With 6-1/2 Foot Bed

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Will this the c60712 fit a 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500hd with a 6.5 foot bed?

asked by: Bryce

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Yes, the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C60712-5W will fit a 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with a 6-1/2 foot bed as this is exactly the same as the Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Underbed Gooseneck Hitch w/ Installation Kit # C60712, but with a different part number.

Having said that, the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550045-5W may not be compatible with your truck and trailer because it is not a sliding hitch and cannot be used with a rotating pin box like a Sidewinder. This means using this combination without a trailer that has a tapered nose could result in your trailer crashing into the back of Silverado.

Due to that I recommend installing standard fifth wheel rails # C16418-204 and the Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch # C16541 because of its interlocking dual jaw system that wraps totally around your king pin, which means a more comfortable ride when you are towing.

I have added links to an install of these rails on an '05 Silverado as well as a link to a video review of the A20 for you to check out.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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 2

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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Answer 3

If your Ford F-450 has an actual bed and is not a cab and chassis model (with a service bed or flatbed) then you can use the Curt universal folding gooseneck ball rail kit #C61502. You could then use Curt hitch #C-52 or #C65500. A custom hitch for a…

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

Another wire or harness is not needed on the 2023 Honda CR-V for the install of the Curt 4-Way Wiring Harness #C56370, but you do have to add 20 amp fuse to location #17 in the fuse box.

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Answer 6

The 07100 bearing number you referenced is an older bearing that has the same dimensions as #L44643. If both the inner and outer bearings on your existing trailer are the 07100/ #L44643, and the hub has a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern, the correct…

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Answer 7

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 8

Having the puck system is a great feature. If you ever plan on loading the bed with mulch, sand or rock you'll quickly find that having rails permanently bolted to the bed floor is a real pain. Not only that, but the pucks look a lot better.…

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Answer 9

The Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item #BW83FR and item #BW73FR are identical kits that both fit the 2023 Ford F-350 with either the 6-3/4' or 8' bed lengths. It looks like item #BW83FR was…

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Answer 10

Gen-Y's calculation for pin weight is a safe guess, but isn't the most accurate so the only way you'll get the correct capacity Gen-Y 5th Wheel Pin Box is to fully load the trailer and go to a commercial scale to measure the pin weight.…

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Answer 11

The factory prep package or pucks are not the same between Ram, GM and Ford. The spacing is all different which means you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch for Ram pucks on a GM with pucks. Take the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for example which is…

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Answer 12

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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