Towing Capacity of 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3 liter Short Bed and Best 5th Wheel Hitch Solution
Published 02/19/2020
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max wt of fifth wheel a 1500 6 1/2 bed 5.3L Chevrolet Silverado can tow 5.3L 3:42 gear ratio and what is the best hitch for fifth wheel
asked by: Randy H
Expert Reply:
I looked up your truck and it looks like your 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with a 5.3 liter V8 and 3.42 gears would have a towing capacity of between 10,700 and 11,000 lbs.
The best fifth wheel hitch solution we have would be with the B and W Companion Slider part # BWRVK3400 as it is the easiest to use, most reliable, and quietest. It also uses a B and W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1057 as a rail kit in your truck which also doubles as a gooseneck hitch. This would be your best setup I can recommend.
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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Flip-Over Ball
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Wheel Well Release
- Spring-Loaded Loop
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