Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a B&W Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with a 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD
Question:
I have an 06 GMC 2500 HD with a short bed that has a BandW hide-a-ball hitch installed. I also have a 16000K Reese 5th wheel hitch which I need to install. can I get the slider installation kit for that and will I need to remove the hide-a-ball hitch before installing the slider? I would preefer not to remove the hide-a-ball because I also pull a gooseneck horse trailer.
asked by: Frank R
Expert Reply:
A 5th wheel trailer hitch will interfere with the gooseneck hitch on your 2006 GMC Sierra but I do have a solution for you. You can use the Hi-Rise 5th wheel hitch, # 9480. It is designed to fit with a BandW turnover ball. It has a capacity of 18,000 pounds and a pin weight capacity of 4,500 pounds.
However, this unit does not have a sliding or offset feature. Since you have a short bed truck, if the trailer is too wide, you may not have the clearance to make 90 degree turns. I have included a link to the installation details for you to view.
What I recommend is the B&W Companion slider # BWRVK3400-5W. It was meant to use the gooseneck ball cavity to install. The slider base offers 12 inches of travel to help with tight turns. I have linked a video review of this hitch for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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