Recommended 5th Wheel Towing Setup for 2016 Toyota Tundra Limited 5.7L with 5-1/2' Bed

Question:

2016 Toyota Tundra Limited 5.7L 5.5 bed 5th Wheel setup Can you tell me if you guys have installed a 5th Wheel hitch set up on a Tundra, do you have video of it, and which hitch etc. recommended. The dealership even said the Tundra can be set up for half-ton 5th wheels.

asked by: David W

Expert Reply:

We do have everything you'll need to tow a 5th wheel RV with your 2016 Toyota Tundra 5-1/2' bed, but we unfortunately haven't had the opportunity yet to do a installation like this.

The first thing you need is a base rail kit and for that I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit # RP50084-58 because it is the only true custom installation kit available. What this means is that you won't have to drill into your vehicle frame for the installation.

With the base rails out of the way we can move on to the hitch. You have 2 different options here; you can either go with a stationary hitch and use a Sidewinder pin box, or you can use the Autosliding Demco Hijacker # DM8550040.

If you are just getting into the 5th wheel towing game and you might upgrade to a newer/nicer RV in the near future then the Hijacker Autoslide is the way to go because it fits with a standard pin box. However, if you have found THE 5th wheel RV that you plan on keeping for a long time then I recommend going with the Sidewinder because it will be less work after everything is setup.

For a stationary setup I recommend the 16K Hijacker Premier Series # DM6076P-16K it uses the same technology as the autosliding version when it comes to comfort and with the single-wraparound jaw and the dual-pivot head with the cushioning polyurethane dampeners it's really hard to beat the ride quality. For this to fit with a Sidewinder pin box you need the Custom Wedge # SWW-05.

To determine the correct Sidewinder pin box replacement I'll need to know your pin box number or you can use the helpful article link to help you filter through the linked selection for Sidewinder pin boxes.

A few extra parts you might be interested in; the Demco Lift Bracket # DM6100 (for installing/removing a 5th wheel hitch), the Cover for Hijacker Hitches # DM14844, and an in-bed 7-Way Socket # 50-97-410 to make connecting your electrical that much easier.