5th Wheel Slider and Custom Brackets for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD w/ 6 1/2 Foot Bed
Question:
Will this work for my Chev 2500 HD with the 6 1/2foot box?
asked by: Scott M
Helpful Expert Reply:
Thanks for the picture! Yes, the 5th wheel hitch will work but you're going to need a completely different base and rail kit to make the Curt E16 fit in your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD with a 6 1/2' bed. To mount your 5th wheel in your Silverado you will need the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish item # C16418-204. These custom brackets mount beneath your truck bed to provide an attachment point for industry standard rails. I have linked an installation video.
With your short bed you're going to need a slider. I recommend the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Roller - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs item # 16516. The non-binding slider provides clearance that is required for your short-bed Silverado to turn safely at slow speeds. The roller travels 12" front to back it prevents the trailer from hitting the cab of your truck during sharp, slow-speed turns. The E16 has a gross towing weight of 16,000 lbs a vertical load limit of 4,000 lbs and a hitch height of 14"-17".
If you're interested in putting a 7-way connector in the bed of your truck for easy access and hookup I recommend the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 7' Long item # C56070. This gives you a connector in the bed of your Silverado and allows you to keep the one on your bumper.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Roller - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
- 15 - 17 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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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 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 7' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 7 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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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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