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Towing a FIfth Wheel with a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500HD Short Bed

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Question:

Help! I have a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500HDshort bed. I want to be able to use my bed when not pulling my 5th wheel. First I was told I needed a Valley slider but the rails stay in the bed. Now somebody is trying to sell me a B&W turnover ball/5th wheel system that sounds GREAT but Im not so sure it has the slider needed for a short bed. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

asked by: Roger B

Expert Reply:

One method of keeping your truck bed fully accessible while allowing proper clearance between the front of the trailer and the rear of the cab would be to use a Reese Elite Series Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch. The Elite Series, part # RP30144, and its Power Puck mounting system, part # RP30061, has the unique feature of having the mounting rails located under the truck bed. This would allow full use of the truck bed, without having the mounting rails obstructing anything.

I have also linked you to the install instructions for both the hitch as well as the under bed rails.

expert reply by: Mike L

Products Referenced in This Question

Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches