5th Wheel Base Rails and Hitch for a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

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I have a 2010 Silverado 2500HD WITH THE Duramax. CCLB 4x4 It has previously had a 5th wheel on it buy did not any longer when I bought it. There were holes in the bed and frame added. I need one to pull a Forest River Sabre 36BHQ trailer. Could you offer any insight on what would fit my truck best without adding anymore holes to my truck than there is already?

asked by: Josh B

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Expert Reply:

There really is no way of knowing what set of 5th wheel base rails would work with the holes already in place without knowing what base rail kit was previously installed.

That being said, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16418-204 is confirmed to fit your 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and would provide you with a set of industry standard rails. This would allow you to use a 5th wheel hitch like the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider # C16541 if you have a 6.5' bed or the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16140 if you have an 8' bed.

I have linked the instructions for the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16418-204 so you can check them out and see if they look like they'll line up with the holes you already have.

You may also be interested in the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness # C56000. This wiring harness will move a 7-way into the bed of your truck, allowing you to hook up your 5th wheels wiring easier and it retains the use of your 7-way at the rear of your truck.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

You can definitely connect a 5th wheel wiring harness to the bumper 7-way on your truck. The second in-bed 7-way connection is simply to give an easy access point and clean look. It keeps the wiring from dragging or moving against your tailgate, so…

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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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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

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 5

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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Answer 6

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

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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Answer 8

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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Answer 9

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 10

Hey Steve, so between the Curt #C16265 and the Pullrite #PUL36ZR I'd go wit the Curt but not the Q25. I'd go with the A25 #C24FR, which is basically the same thing as the Q25 but does not require the #C88KR adapter. Only the Curt is going to…

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Answer 11

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

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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