Reese Base Rail Installation Kit For A 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500

Question:

Im looking for a Reese 5th wheel hitch base rail kit for a 2019 Chevy 2500HD short bed

asked by: Doug B

Helpful Expert Reply:

With Reese's recent buyout (2023) some of their parts are bit hard to come by during the transition, with rail kits being one of the affected items. We do still have the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP30035 in stock, but these are universal fit brackets which require quite a bit of drilling into the frame.

Personally, I would switch to the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC # C16411-204 to have custom-fit brackets that will match up to the factory holes in the frame. This will make installation astronomically easier.

If you don't already have an in-bed 7-way socket then I also recommend picking up part # PK11893-11932 to give yourself an easy way to hook up the 7-way cable from your trailer.

expert reply by: Kevin C