Installing Reese Universal 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit # RP30035 in 1999 GMC K3500 7.4l Gas Pickup

Question:

need some help with install of 5th wheel hitch i have the 30035 BASE RAIL MOUNTING KIT 10 BOLT RAIL KIT. My truck is a 1999 GMC K3500 7.4l gas. The problem i am having is the L brackets seem to be to short

asked by: Tim W

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Reese Universal 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit # RP30035 is the correct install kit for both long and short bed versions of your truck. Since this is a universal-fit kit intended to work with a broad range of vehicles there will be some variances in how the L-brackets fit.

My contact at Reese confirmed that this kit is a correct fit for your truck.

If your truck has a body lift of any amount this will affect the effective length of the brackets where they attach to the frame and truck bed.

expert reply by: Adam R