How Big of a Hole is Drilled in the bed of a 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500 for a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch

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What size hole do I need to drill in the bed for a hidden fifth wheel?

asked by: Jimmy

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If you are installing Gooseneck trailer hitch # 9464-35 you will drill a 3-1/2 inch hole for the Gooseneck ball.

If you are looking at the B&W installation kit # BWGNRK1067-5W for a 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500 long bed then it is a 4 inch hole. I have included links to the installation instructions for both hitches for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The absolute best 5th wheel hitch to use on your 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ while pulling a Keystone Montana High Country 380TH is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #DM8550034. The Hijacker is unique in that it has an…

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Answer 2

The correct B&W Gooseneck Hitch for your 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is the part #BWGNRK1016 this is compatible with both a 6-1/2' bed and an 8' bed as long as you don't have the OEM Prep Package as you stated. I also recommend…

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Answer 3

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 5

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 6

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 9

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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Answer 10

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 11

The Patriot Slider part #BWRVK3270 might be a bit more noisy than the Companion slider part #BWRVK3400 due to the increased number of mounting points, 4 at the corners vs. 1 in the center. Probably not that noticeable and certainly not something…

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Answer 12

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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How Big of a Hole is Drilled in the bed of a 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500 for a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch

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