Slider Base for Reese 20k Fifth Wheel Hitch to Convert to Slider

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I have a F250 short bed. I got Reese rail installed and also 20 K Reese 5 th wheel hitch. Is there a kit i can get to use the round slider i can add to this hitch without having to get a complete hitch system ?

asked by: David J

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Yes you can convert your Reese 20k fifth wheel hitch to a slider hitch with just the base slider part # RP50024. I attached a picture of a customer who did exactly this.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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20k slider base with hitch
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Answer 1

I spoke with my contacts at Reese and Draw-Tite about center section #58293 and your Draw-Tite 18K 5th wheel hitch 40163. After doing some digging he determined that this center section is compatible with your hitch. This particular center section…

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Answer 2

To upgrade to a single-piece, self-latching jaw and also increase the capacity of your 16K Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #RP30047, you can use the 20K Select Plus Fifth Wheel Head Kit #58292 along with the Head Support #58293. These will work with…

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Answer 3

I searched online for the owner's manual to find the capacities, and found the exact towing capacity for your 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 with a short bed and 6.0L engine will depend on the cab size, and if you have 2WD or 4WD. From what I found,…

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 8

Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…

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Answer 9

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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Answer 10

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

Hey Carter, thanks for reaching out! The GM trucks with the 6-1/2' bed can use a stationary hitch as long as the 5th wheel trailer has a tapered nose. For your 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 I recommend using the PullRite OEX SuperLite #PUL96ZR for a few…

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