2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed Fifth Wheel Hitch

Name: Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC and Dodge Ram - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18K
Brand: Demco
SKU: DM68QV
Price: 1945.51 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.69152046783626 (684 reviews)

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Vehicle Style: 1500 HD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed Change

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Demco 18K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2006 GMC Sierra1500 HD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC and Dodge Ram - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18K

684 reviews

Code: DM68QV

$1,945.51

In Stock

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
4500 lbs Vertical Load
18000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
Double Pivot
16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

2006 GMC Sierra Trailer Wiring

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

4.5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

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Demco RV 21K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Below Bed Rails
2006 GMC Sierra1500 HD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Demco Recon Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs

90 reviews

Code: DM29KV

$1,861.69

In Stock

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
5250 lbs Vertical Load
21000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
Double Pivot
18-3/8 - 20-7/8 Tall
Made in USA

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

2006 GMC Sierra Trailer Wiring

Installation Notes:

Below Bed Rails

4.5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

More Information >

CURT 16K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2006 GMC Sierra1500 HD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Chevy/GMC - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs

20 reviews

Code: C94FJ

$1,397.85

In Stock

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned 360-Degree
17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

2006 GMC Sierra Trailer Wiring

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling through vehicle frame required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

More Information >

CURT 16K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2006 GMC Sierra1500 HD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Chevy/GMC - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs

594 reviews

Code: C74FJ

$1,111.87

In Stock

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
Double Pivot
14 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

2006 GMC Sierra Trailer Wiring

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling through vehicle frame required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

More Information >

Demco 21K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2006 GMC Sierra1500 HD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC and Dodge Ram - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21K

684 reviews

Code: DM78QV

$2,314.95

In Stock

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
5250 lbs Vertical Load
21000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
Double Pivot
15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

2006 GMC Sierra Trailer Wiring

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

4.5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

More Information >

Demco 18K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Below Bed Rails
2006 GMC Sierra1500 HD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs

684 reviews

Code: DM36SV

$2,200.08

In Stock

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
4500 lbs Vertical Load
18000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
Double Pivot
15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

2006 GMC Sierra Trailer Wiring

Installation Notes:

Below Bed Rails

4.5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

More Information >

Demco 21K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Below Bed Rails
2006 GMC Sierra1500 HD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs

684 reviews

Code: DM46SV

$2,446.47

In Stock

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
5250 lbs Vertical Load
21000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
Double Pivot
15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

2006 GMC Sierra Trailer Wiring

Installation Notes:

Below Bed Rails

4.5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

More Information >

Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2006 GMC Sierra1500 HD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Reese 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider for Chevy/GMC - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs

388 reviews

Code: RP56GR

$1,079.71

In Stock

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Double Pivot
15 - 18 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

2006 GMC Sierra Trailer Wiring

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling through vehicle frame required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

More Information >

CURT 20K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2006 GMC Sierra1500 HD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Chevy/GMC - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

478 reviews

Code: C64FJ

$1,420.85

In Stock

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
5000 lbs Vertical Load
20000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned 360-Degree
17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

2006 GMC Sierra Trailer Wiring

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling through vehicle frame required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

More Information >

CURT 25K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2006 GMC Sierra1500 HD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S25 Slider for Chevy/GMC - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs

405 reviews

Code: C44FJ

$1,654.85

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
6250 lbs Vertical Load
25000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned 360-Degree
17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

2006 GMC Sierra Trailer Wiring

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling through vehicle frame required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

More Information >

Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2006 GMC Sierra1500 HD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Reese 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Round Tube Slider for Chevy/GMC - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs

388 reviews

Code: RP36GR

$1,229.67

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
11 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Double Pivot
15 - 18 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

2006 GMC Sierra Trailer Wiring

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling through vehicle frame required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

More Information >

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