Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommended for 2003 Chevy Silverado
Question:
I own a 2020 Montana High country 330RL fifth wheel and a 2003 Silverado HD 2500 Diesel...what hitches do you recommend?
asked by: Duane F
Expert Reply:
The GVWR of your 2020 Montana High country 330RL is 14,000 lbs, so a 16K rated hitch would work great for you. The Curt A16, part # C16120 would be a great choice for a long bed truck, but for a short bed, you'll need the sliding version of the 16K A20, part # C16521.
The Curt A-series 5th wheel hitch is one of my most recommended 5th wheel hitches because it's a mid-priced choice that has some really cool features like a fully articulating torsion head that helps dampen road shock and an interlocking jaw that tightly grips the king pin all around its 360º circumference which prevents the king pin from rattling and banging around in the hitch jaws for a smooth ride.
You'll also need the # C16418-204 Curt custom bracket/rail kit which uses existing holes in the truck frame.
If you'd care to install a 7-way trailer connector in the truck bed, you can do so using part # C56000.
I've linked to some product videos that you might find helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
more information >
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