5th Wheel Hitch and Rails for 2018 Chevrolet Colorado

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Greetings, I hope you can help me. I am trying to figure out what kind of rails and installation kit I need to purchase in order to install a fifth wheel hitch on my 2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 crew cab 5 ft bed. I have used your website but it does not show any thing compatible for the above vehicle. I purchased a 2014 Scamp 19 ft fifth wheel, which has a ball instead of the fifth wheel plate, and it came with the hitch but not the rails.

asked by: Kevin

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We do not carry a confirmed custom fit 5th wheel installation kit for a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. However, we do have the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit, # RP30035. This is a compete kit that includes the base rails, brackets and hardware but unlike a custom fit kit that uses existing holes in the frame for a no-drill or minimal drilling installation, this will require you to drill all needed holes for installation. The rails need to be installed with spacing of 22" on center in the bed of your Colorado and I recommend that you have the hitch in place for fitment of the rails and hole location.

If the hitch that came with your purchase mounts into Industry Standard Rails, this kit is what you are needing in the absence of a custom fit kit.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Curt 5th wheel brackets #C16448 fit certain 2005 and newer Ford trucks but we do have some kits that will fit your 1995 Ford F-350 long bed. You can use the Reese universal installation kit #RP30035. I have linked a video review of this kit for you.

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Answer 2

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 4

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 10

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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