Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Kit for a 1996 Chevy 3500HD Cab and Chassis
Question:
Hi Im looking for a hitch that would allow me to tow both gooseneck and 5th wheel trailers. Something like a rail kit with both attachments. I need it for a 1996 Chevy 3500HD commercial chassis. There is no bed on this truck, just a bare frame. I dont think a hitch for a regular 3500 will fit, but your vehicle or does not list the 3500HD as an option. Thanks
asked by: Joe S
Expert Reply:
The cab and chassis frame is not the same as the regular 3500HD so there isn't going to be a custom kit. The frame is more narrow, so you will need to use a universal rail kit like the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item # RP30035. You will want to center it about 1-3" in front of your axle.
To haul a gooseneck trailer, I recommend the Curt Spyder Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails item # 16085. This will attach directly to the 5th wheel rails and provide you with a 25,000 lbs gooseneck ball.
For a compatible 5th wheel hitch, I also recommend the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # RP30928. This hitch will also attach directly to the Reese Universal Base Rails. It has a 20,000 lbs capacity.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Spyder Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails, 25,000 lbs GTW
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Gooseneck for Fifth Wheel Rails
- Fixed Ball
- 6250 lbs TW
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Ball - Centered
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
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Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Buyers Products Hitch Plate with Receiver Tube - Chevy/GMC
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Buyers Products
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