Reese Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 8 Foot Bed

Question:

Hello, I want to buy the bed rail brackets for my husky slider 16k fifth wheel. My question is, can I use the existing brackets on my 2003 GMC Sierra 2500hd 4x4 and mount them on my 2008 GMC Sierra 3500 4x4 dually long bed? Picture attached are the brackets on my 03 2500.

asked by: Don H

Expert Reply:

GM had a generation change on that vehicle between those two year models, you may be able to make it work but I suggest installing new rails. My recommendation for a cost effective option is the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches, # RP50064-58. These custom brackets reduce the amount of drilling and time required to install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch, brackets, base rails and hardware included. These rails are compatible with hitches from Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky.

See the attached product review and installation videos on a 2008 GMC 2500 series truck.

expert reply by: Michael R