Which 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit Fits a 1997 Chevy C/K 3500 Dually

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I have a reese p/n 30051. Will this hitch fit my truck? If so what rail kit do i need

asked by: larry w

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The 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # RP30051, itself is not vehicle specific, so it will fit your 1997 Chevy Silverado (C/K) 3500 Dually. You will just need the correct installation kit. For your truck, you can use Reese Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # RP30035. Instructions for your truck start on page 5 of the installation details linked below.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails #BWRVK2506 will fit both the 6-1/2' and 8' bed lengths on your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. This uses the Custom Under Bed Brackets #BWRVR2506 to mount to the frame rails with the Above Bed…

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Answer 2

I assume you are referring to the Anderson Ultimate Connection item #AM3200 you were looking at. This will fit your 2018 Chevy Silverado short bed but you will need to use the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep…

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We can get your 1997 Chevy K300 set up to tow a light 5th wheel, and you'll just need a few things - the hitch, base rails/install kit, and wiring harness. Let's start quickly with the base rails, and you will need a universal kit from…

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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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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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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Hi Glen, It will depend on what the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) is of your trailer to determine which B&W 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter will work best for you. Fifth wheels and gooseneck trailers go off of pin weight instead of tongue…

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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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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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