Will The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Rails Fit A 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 With 8' Bed
Question:
Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Rails and Universal Installation Kit - Slide Bar Jaw - 16K Item # C16116 Will this fit a 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 hd with a 8ft bed
asked by: Gary S
Expert Reply:
The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Rails and Universal Installation Kit - Slide Bar Jaw - 16K # C16116 utilizes a universal base rail and bracket kit so it will fit your 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 but will require some drilling to attach to the frame. The Curt E16 is a very basic model that uses a slide-bar jaw which will result in a lot of movement/rattling of the king pin and the non cushioned head can give you chucking and bounce. If you're not going to be hauling a 5th wheel often then this hitch is more than capable of handling your needs.
If you do plan on hauling your 5th wheel often then I recommend upgrading to the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000lbs # BWRVK3200 and the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2500. The custom rail kit requires no drilling into the frame to install which drastically reduce installation time. This hitch uses a dual jaw for more king pin contact to reduce movement and rattling. The fully articulating head eases hookup and helps to limit chucking with front-to-back and side-to-side pivoting. B&W is known for quality and manufacturers all of their hitches right here in the US.
I've attached some review videos to offer you some additional information as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- B and W
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B&W Patriot 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
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Rails and Universal Installation Kit - Slide Bar Jaw - 16K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
- 13-1/4 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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