Can I Install Custom 5th Wheel Rails on 2011 Chevrolet Silverado with B&W Gooseneck Hitch
Question:
Have a 2011 Silverado 3500 HD Duramax with 8 foot bed. It has a BandW Gooseneck installation which looks custom fit as the bracket matches the frame holes. Q: Can I install a custom Reese rail for Universal fit for a Reese R20 Fifth Hitch with the Gooseneck still installed? I will be pulling a Fifth Wheel in the 16K Gross range. Understand not advisable to use a Gooseneck adaptor on Fifth Wheel because of displacement and frame twisting. Advice? Thx
asked by: Jerry F
Expert Reply:
If you currently have a Reese fifth wheel hitch that fits industry standard rails I recommend taking a look at the Curt X5 Fifth Wheel Adapter for B and W Square Shank Turnover Ball Hitches, # 16310. This adapter was designed for use with the B&W hitch and unlike most gooseneck to fifth wheel adapters, this will still allow you to tow your fifth wheel trailer with a fifth wheel hitch.
Another option, especially if you do not currently own a fifth wheel hitch, is to go with the B&W Companion, # BWRVK3500. This hitch adapter allows you to convert your B&W gooseneck hitch to a fifth wheel hitch and it's rail-free design provides full access to your truck bed when the hitch is removed.
Custom fifth wheel rails can not be installed on your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado with the B&W gooseneck hitch in place.
I have attached a couple of videos and articles for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- CURT
more information >
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