Can You Use Universal 5th Wheel Hitch Brackets on a 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500

Question:

I bought fifth wheel rails and a universal bracket mounting kit about a year ago. I am just now mounting them in my truck I just got, 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 2WD. I was wondering if you had directions available for installing them? Thank you.

asked by: Lonnie F

Helpful Expert Reply:

I do have an option for you but I strongly recommended against using universal fifth wheel brackets on a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. There are custom kits avavailbe for this truck which is what you should be using, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16429-204 is what I recommend. This kit won't require any drilling into the frame but a few holes in the bed. It works with most above bed mounted fifth wheel hitches.

I don't have any suggestions for using universal brackets on this truck, these kits are primarily for much older trucks where custom options aren't avavailbe. The universal brackets will require major drilling and possibly other modifications.

expert reply by: Conner L