Needing Installation Instructions for 15K Fifth Wheel Hitch with Slider on a 2009 GMC Sierra

Question:

I have a 09 gmc 58 foot bed , I have a 15000k slider looking for some install direction, rails from rear of truck ect.

asked by: nate

Expert Reply:

The installation procedure can vary depending on which Installation Kit you use. For your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, we offer a vehicle-specific Custom Installation Kit, part # 50061-6008 or a Universal Install Kit, part # 6005. The rear rail would need to be mounted so that it is 25-1/8 inches away from the rear of the bed. The manufacturer of the installation kits do not recommend using a fifth wheel hitch with slider on a truck with a bed shorter than 6 feet long, as the front of the trailer might come into contact with the rear of the cab. A better option would be to use a Sidewinder, which would relocate the pivot point from the king pin to the pin box, which would gain you an extra 22 inches of clearance between the truck cab and the front of the trailer.

expert reply by: Mike L

Products Referenced in This Question

Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Custom Installation Kit with Brackets and Rails - Chevy / GMC