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Installing a fifth wheel hitch shouldn't be a chore. With the custom fit brackets included in this kit, you’ll cut your installation time in half compared to universal kits. They align perfectly with existing holes in your truck's frame, minimizing drilling. Whether you're a seasoned DIYer or a weekend warrior, you’ll appreciate the straightforward setup that matches the ease and convenience you're after.
Dream of swapping different hitch brands without changing your entire setup? This kit features industry-standard fifth wheel rails, perfect for accommodating any brand, be it Curt, Reese, Valley, or others. Knowing your 5th wheel hitch will fit seamlessly, you can focus on hitting the road and enjoying your adventures.
Your hitch setup endures a lot of wear and tear, but the tough carbide finish on the rails ensures it withstands the elements and the rigors of the road. This finish not only matches your Curt Q5 hitch but also enhances the longevity and aesthetics of your towing setup. It’s built durable, just like your trusty truck.
Worried about limited space or fit with other truck components? The above-the-bed design of this installation kit ensures there’s no interference with existing equipment like toolboxes or spare tanks, while maintaining a neat, flush fit on the truck bed. Enjoy easy accessibility to your trucks other features without compromise.
Don’t want the hassle of hunting down missing parts? The complete installation kit includes brackets, rails, and hardware, giving you everything you need in one package. It’s all there, so you can stay focused on getting your setup just right without frequent trips to the parts store.
Drive with confidence knowing you’re covered. This Curt kit comes with a limited lifetime warranty, reassuring you that your investment is protected. Whether you’re a full-time RV traveler or a weekend explorer, this warranty ensures that your gear is covered for the long haul.
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Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at the CURT Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for the Chevrolet and GMC trucks. This one has the carbide finish base rails on it. This is a custom fit part. It is designed to fit the 1999 to 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, and 3500 models with either the six and a half foot bed or the eight foot bed. And on a custom fit part like this, I do like to recommend for you to go to our website, use the fit guide, put in your year and model vehicle, and it'll show if you this will work for application.
Now this kit here is a complete installation kit. This will allow you to install a fifth wheel to your truck bed. This kit here includes the custom fit mounting brackets right on your side here. The base rails, the hardware to install everything, comes with a nice set of instructions that'll have pictures of how everything goes together. And they even include this extra bracket for the relocation of your electrical box.
Now the brackets on the side here, these mounting brackets, these will mount beneath your truck bed and they provide the attachment points for your fifth wheel rails. This provides a nice custom fit by mounting to the existing holes that's in your vehicle's frame. This will minimize the amount of drilling that's required and it helps cut the insulation time in half when compared with the universal bracket kits that are out there. Now the base rails, which is these here, these base rails is what'll sit in your truck bed and they allow the installation of your fifth wheel trailer hitch to your truck. These base rails are visible, and these have the nice carbide mat finish to them which will match the CURT fifth wheel hitch.
These mounting brackets have a nice black powder coat finish to them to resist corrosion. And this kit is designed to work with the BMW brand, the CURT, the Draw-Tite, the Hidden Hitch, the Reese, and even the Husky brand above bed fifth wheel trailer hitches. But that should do it for the review on this CURT Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevrolet and GMC trucks. And this has the carbide finish base rails..
This is a great kit from Curt to install your 5th wheel hitch. Installation was not to hard even while working on the ground. Tightening up the frame and rail nuts was a little difficult. You will need an Extra Long 3/4 inch Ratcheting Wrench to get to the ones near the fuel tank. The customer service from etrailer is Exceptional. I was missing a few spacers and bolts because UPS trashed the box but etrailer replaced all the hardware over night. Definitely will be using this company for all future purchases. Thank you!
Installation is a breeze
Product was great but what I really want to review was the customer service one of the packages showed up box was broke open and parts missing Lauren in customer service got right on it and had new parts to me within a couple days ..A+ effort and communication
Upon delivery the box was a little banged up. Everything was inside was still in good condition. To my time with install to insure proper alignment, the only thing I can say negative about it is, you need 4 additional 3/4 inch washers for the frame bracket bolts that are not included, at least I did! On both sides. In the end it was a rather easy success.
Sierra K.
6/30/2022
I emailed you a picture of the parts list, which items are you missing?
Jacob
6/30/2022
There were no parts missing! Just 4 extra 34 inch washers were needed
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, installed the Custom 5th Wheel Installation kit along with the Q16 Slider Hitch. Product arrived very quickly after ordering. It was shipped in 3 different boxes. One box was a little beat up during shipping, but all of the parts were there and undamaged. I watched the installation video once, then my brother-in-law and I tackled the job which took us about 2 hours. This was not difficult to install other than trying to get the 1/2" bolt through the hole on the driver side of the frame (the frame is boxed there). The included wire guide helped, but you still have to manipulate the bolt into the right position in a very tight spot. Everything turned out to be a perfect fit, no modifications needed. Also, I removed both rear wheels before starting which gave us plenty of working room. I have purchased from etrailer in the past and will continue to use them in the future.
Worked very well. Instalation instructions were precise and easy to follow. Took some work to install which was worth the effort.
High quality, heavy duty system. Bolted right in and instructions were easy to follow. I feel good about pulling our camper with this set up. Only issue was shipping, the box was damaged and was missing the pins that were ordered. But customer service quickly got thing fixed and resent.
Installed on my 2005 Chevrolet 2500. Used install videos from your website and had no problems at all installing. Fast shipping also. Thank you for a great website!
Nice well made with thick material. Time would tell how sturdy it is. Easy to install, clear instructions with everything you need for it. (Nuts and bolts).
This is my second mounting kit that I get for my trucks.
I am well please with your service on time. I hope to do more sales with you
The install went easily and smoothly, made for a near perfect fit. It didn't last me a year though, got it from Maine to Florida, but the spring trip north only made it as far as Richmond Hill Ga where I rolled the truck & trailer. Nobody was hurt, and the Curt system (with my Reese 5th wheel) held up so well, that the police had difficulty separating the truck from the trailer after the accident. Good product (and this was the 2nd one I've installed over the last 5 years.
I’m able to do so much more with my truck now that I’ve installed these rails. I’m pulling fifth wheels and goose neck trailers. I had to drill a hole in each side of the frame which wasn’t the easiest thing to do. Use a jack and a block of wood to lift up on the frame but leave the tires on the ground. This will give you more room for a drill and an impact gun to tighten everything up once it’s on.
The Help & professionalism of Quinn F @ etrailer.com was outstanding. He confirmed that the product was the best choice for my vehicle & purpose, his personal response & follow through impressed me (including an e-mail letting me know my parts were delivered a couple days early). I will definitely be using Quinn F @ etrailer.com for all my RV related needs.
Kenton
6/4/2024
This was very difficult to install. I feel like it could have easily been designed for an easier install. All the threads were poor, and they all had to be chased with a tap & die. After getting it installed I ended up buying a 5th wheel with a gooseneck hitch - so I replaced it with a ball hitch.
Well built. Some bolts are a bugger to get tightened up but not bad. Didn't remove the heat shield.
Very strong product I would give five stars except the instructions would not be good for an every day truck owner but the E trailer video is really good the only issue with a long bed is you have to drill 4 holes in the front of the frame two on each side and be aware if you do have a long bed truck you will need a big drillbit for instants I used a 7/8 but the overall product is good shipping was great could not imagine having to install the universal brackets and this kit made it so much easier
Jeremiah
10/16/2017
Update I have probably put about 5000 miles of towing With this kit I have not had an issue with it still looks good no rust all the bolts are still tight
I wish I could give two ratings for this kit, one for quality of product, and one for quality of fit and instruction. The product quality, once it is installed is very nice and heavy duty.
The instructions, and the fit on my 2005 GMC one ton dually leave a lot to be desired. They say it should take about 90 minutes to install. Plan on about 8 hours if you don't have a lift, and plan on drilling 3/4 inch holes in the frame rails. You better have access to a compressor, cut off wheel, 1/2 inch impact gun, 1/2 inch drill motor and 3/4 drill or reamer. This is NOT for the average "weekend warrior" with a small set of hand tools to install.
Jeff M.
6/23/2015
Very heavy duty. Very secure. No problems aside from the initial installation. Nice setup.
Great product
The rails and mounting kit arrived on time and intact. This is the second time I have ordered thru etrailer and I will again if I need anymore trailer hitch products
Nicholas E.
11/8/2018
After a year I still feel the same. A great product and a good price
Time to install is way off
Vikki
10/19/2024
Good
Instructions were very easy to follow, diagrams were detailed and clear. The installation itself is a bit of a chore but with simple hand tools and a helper to hold the carriage bolts inside the bed, the install took less than 90 minutes.
Josh J.
7/16/2020
1 Year later, the brackets and rails still look new. the paint hasnt chipped or faded. I interchange a 5th wheel saddle and gooseneck ball plate often and even the paint near the mounting points still looks good.
This kit is perfect! Comes with everything you need with easy to install instructions. I’d recommend this and other etrailer products. They match all factory specs. Simple and easy
Keagan K.
11/8/2023
This system worked perfectly, and was very easy to install.
A must have kit for installing a 5th wheel hitch in your late model Chevy. All the components fit, instructions are easy to follow. It's not an easy install due to components on the truck and access issues, but this kit takes all of the guess work out of it. Do yourself a favor, buy a cheap 3/4" wrench, cut it in half, weld in a piece of 1/4" x 1" flat bar to make a 24" long 3/4" wrench. You'll thank me for being able to tighten bed rail bolts between the bed and fuel tank, and in between the bed and exhaust heat shield.
This is the 4th hitch I have installed over the years so I'm not a novice. I thought I would order the custom kit for ease of installation. Was I wrong. followed the instructions to the letter. I ended up taking my truck to the dealership to drop the fuel tank to reach the front drivers side nut for the front rail. Also on the frame about midway it's double thickness. Tried using the wire provided to "fish" the front bolt in.. Was only enough room to barely get the wire in much less the bolt.. Bought a tap for $45.00 a threaded the frame instead. Over all I should have taken my old system out and put it in this truck. The nuts were welded to the frame and you just insert the bolts and tighten.
The installation kit had everything I needed & fit perfectly as it should have. I would have given a five star rating but neither the instructions nor the video mentioned lowering the gas tank which was neccessary on my 2009 Chevy dually with the 35 gal tank. Aside from that the install went smoothly. I would have no problem recommending this kit & etrailer to anyone
2001 Chevy 2500 HD,
Shipping was fast and double boxed ensured all parts arrived and were undamaged. Communication of statues and follow up was very helpful.
Written instructions and video provided clear direction for an easy installation.
For someone who wasn't sure if I wanted to take on the install, it really was straight forward and pretty east. Total install time was about 2 hours (measure twice and drill once).
Custom mounting brackets were well worth the $ and fit perfect.
No real negatives but if I had to knit pick it would be the pull arm/lever for the roll back function is two peace and feels wobbly and weak compared to the overall solid hitch.
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Brooke M.
4/2/2025
Wow, Bob, I am so glad she could help you out and get this corrected right away! I'll make sure she sees your glowing review, too :) Thank you!