Installing Reese Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch on 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed With Gooseneck Hitch
Question:
Hi, So i have a 2016 silverado 2500Hd with the 6 1/2 bed and it has a blue ox gooseneck system in it. I have a fifth wheel camper and the reese 15k with the kwik slide from my old truck. i am curious what my best option and the parts for me to get my new truck ready to go. Thank you
asked by: Sean B
Expert Reply:
If the front of your 5th wheel has the concaved-in front corners for cab clearance and the 5th wheel manufacturer specifically states that a sliding hitch isn't needed, the Demco # DM8550045 Recon adapter would be an excellent choice.
Otherwise, for the majority of 5th wheels the best option would be to remove your existing gooseneck hitch and use the sliding Reese hitch you already have. To install the hitch, you'll need a bracket/rail kit like the Curt # C16411-204 install kit that provides industry standard bed-mounted bed rails that are compatible with your Reese sliding hitch. A patch panel for the hole in the bed floor is easily obtainable.
With the rails installed, if you need to tow a gooseneck trailer in the future, you can always use a rail-mounted hitch like # 16055.
I've linked to an installation video for the # C16411-204 install bracket/rail kit.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails - 3" Offset - 25,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Gooseneck for Fifth Wheel Rails
- Fixed Ball
- 6250 lbs TW
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Ball - Offset
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- 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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Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- Offset
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Ball
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- Demco
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