Recommended Inexpensive 5th Wheel Hitch Option for 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500 6.5 Bed
Question:
I need a fifth wheel hitch for a 2001 Chevy 2500 HD w 6.5 ft bed. I won’t be hauling often so don’t need the best available. Budget friendly. Trailer is 6900 lbs up to 9600 lbs. Need advice on best value hitch to do the job.
asked by: Jeffrey A
Expert Reply:
The best budget friendly fifth wheel hitch option for a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is without a doubt the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # 16516 with Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC part # C16418-204. This install kit is a custom fit so there's no drilling into the frame and the hitch has a slider feature to create cab clearance for sharp turns. This isn't the best top of the line option out there but will still work great to get the trailer from A to B.
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
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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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