Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2016 GMC Sierra 2500
Published 10/25/2017
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I am sorry to bother you AGAIN. The trailer I am going to purchase weighs 11,000 pounds so I do not need a 20,000 lb hitch, Wouldn't a 16,000 lb hitch be sufficient? It also has the cut out edges so would I need a slider? I have looked at the B & W 16K Patriot? What do you think about that option? Thanks again so very much!
asked by: Karl K
Expert Reply:
You'd want to go with a custom install fifth wheel rail kit for your 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 like the # RP50066-58 which has been confirmed as a fit. The custom kits will minimize drilling and install time when compared to universal kits so they are the way to go.
This would work well with the Andersen Ultimate Connection part # AM3200 that you mentioned too.
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Karl K.
10/3/2017
After I received your information regarding the brackets & rails, I noticed there is another option that appears wider with the brackets on the outside of the frame. The wider option is part #RP56001-53. Part #RP50066-58 is the original. Could you explain the difference in those to me? I am considering the Anderson Rail Hitch but I have a 6 1/2 foot short bed 2016 GMC Sierra Crew Cab Truck. I would like to pull a 34 ft. 2017 Cedar Creek Silverback 29RE Fifth Wheel. Is a slider hitch recommended with the short bed truck. I have read that the newer fifth wheels are not requiring the slider hitch. Do you agree?