Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit for 2001 Chevy 2500HD
Published 04/19/2018
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
my trucks door jamb states GVWR is 9200lbs, this is way different than the 16000 lbs stated in your email. Am I missing something, I dont understand anything about 5th wheels.
asked by: Jason
Expert Reply:
For your 2001 Chevy 2500 HD, your towing capacity for a 5th wheel is based on the Gross Combined Weight Rating. Your truck will have a sticker in the driver's door frame that states the GVWR of your truck.
For your 5th Wheel, I recommend beginning with the custom rail kit # C16418-204. This kit will give you custom brackets to allow you to mount the brackets to your frame with only the need to drill one hole in the frame on each side. The other holes are already in the frame that you will utilize.
Then I recommend the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16120. This hitch has a interlocking jaw design and is easy to install weighing just 112 lbs. This hitch head has a 3-point indicator system that helps ensure you have connected or disconnected fully with a quick glance. It also has two zerk grease fittings for easy maintenance. I've attached a video to assist.
Finally, I also recommend # C56000 for a 5th wheel wiring harness in the bed of your truck to give you a second working 7-way connection and an easy connection point for your trailer wiring.
I've attached an article to help further with the installation of your hitch.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed 5th Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Gooseneck Hitch
- Shop: Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long
- Shop: B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Video: Gooseneck Hitch Installation - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
- Q&A: Gooseneck Coupler Lock Recommendation for 2018 Big Tex Gooseneck
- Video: Set up: Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector on a 2016 Ram 2500
- Shop: B&W Defender Locking Gooseneck Coupler Inner Tube - Round - 2-5/16" Ball - 25,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Defender Locking Gooseneck Coupler - Adjustable - Round - 2-5/16" Ball - 25,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Shop: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish
- Shop: B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Video: Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags with Easy Mount Compressor Feature Breakdown
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Q&A: What Is An OEM Prep Package And How Do I Know If I Have It
- Video: How to Choose a Trailer Brake Controller
- Search Results: trailer tires and wheels
- Article: Wiring Trailer Lights with a 7-Way Plug (It's Easier Than You Think)
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Q&A: Lug Nut Torque Chart for Trailer Wheels
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Search Results: gooseneck hitch
- Video: Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness Review C56040
on 5th Wheel Hitch
Jason
4/19/2018
my trucks door jamb states GVWR is 9200lbs, this is way different than the 16000 lbs stated in your email. Am I missing something, I dont understand anything about 5th wheels.