Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation - 2007 Chevy Silverado - Video
PRE-ASSEMBLED 18K Signature Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider by Draw-Tite and Reese
Please Note: Because of the size and weight of the carton, the pre-assembled 18K trailer hitch with slider ships truck freight. If the product is shipped to a residential address, additional fees apply.
- Pre-assembled, factory-torqued trailer hitch reduces installation time by about 1 hour!
- Factory-torqued bolts offer additional peace of mind.
- Weight capacity: 18,000 lbs Gross Trailer Weight | 4,500 lbs Pin Weight
- 10 Degree front-to-back pivot
- 4 Degree side-to-side pivot for easier hookups
- Extended length handle
- 14" to 18" Vertical height adjustment
- Custom fifth wheel rails are installed under the truck bed, allowing for unrestricted truck bed use when the fifth wheel is removed
- Easy for 1 person to remove fifth wheel hitch from truck bed
- Improved locking jaw will not open when the hitch and king pin of the trailer are properly connected - at least without the manual release
- Increased stability because of the wider foot mount
- Wider king pin funnel area (9" as opposed to 6")
- 7-year limited warranty
- Fifth wheel trailer can be locked to the the fifth wheel hitch, and the hitch can be locked to the truck with padlocks (sold separately)
- Master Lock (#37DAT) works perfectly, and multiple locks can be ordered keyed alike
- Uses Underbed Installation Kit (sold separately)
Draw-Tite and Reese Signature Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Slider
- Short-bed 10" front-to-back travel
- Adaptable: fits both 16K and 18K Signature Series models
- Conveniently operates from either side of unit
- Angled steel rollers reduce binding
- Operation up to 45 degree angle
- Round tube design allows for smoother operation
- Rubber grip handle for comfortable use
Fifth Wheel Sliders are used on short-bed pickups to prevent damage to both
the truck and trailer when you are maneuvering in tight locations and at low speeds.
When you are pulling a fifth wheel trailer, the king pin must be in front of the
rear axle. On short-bed trucks, the trailer is closer to the cab of the
truck so on sharp turns the trailer could actually come in contact with the
truck cab. The slider provides a greater turning clearance by moving the
king pin farther back to the rear of the truck when you are maneuvering at low speeds
around camp sites, etc. providing a greater turning clearance.
Reese # 30085, Hidden Hitch # 50285, Replaces # 40272.
Reliability
Performance
Ease Of Use
Installation
Cost-Benefit
worth every penny
sledge from van buren,me
the cross members that go under the bed where a little pain to place but all in all it was a good install with a custom install kit because i didnt want to drill extra holes in the frame.
slides good and looks great on my truck
