Troubleshooting Bedrail Clearance When Installing A Curt A16 Hitch In A 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500
Question:
Have 08 silverado with a A16 hitch. Looking to mount same hitch with the puc adapters in my 24 Silverado. My question: Current hitch height is 18inch . 24 bed is 1 1/2inch deeper than the 08. This hitch states a max height of 17. This would result in my spacing ping form the current 8inch to 5 1/2inch correct? Thats not enough. The BandW hitch has height of 18 1/2......
asked by: Dale
Expert Reply:
If you use an adapter like the Curt # C88KR instead of replacing the legs on your Curt A16 # C16120 your hitch will sit 2-1/2" higher to offset the height of the 24's bedrails. The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3710 you referenced does have a top height of 18-3/4" if you'd rather replace the hitch, but it really just comes down to how much you'd like to spend.
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch - Ford and Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- Custom
- CURT
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Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Legs
- A16
- A20
- A25
- E16
- Q20
- Q24
- Q25
- CURT
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