Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Short Bed
Updated 05/01/2018 | Published 04/30/2018
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What 5th wheel would I need for 2918 gmc Sierra z71 1500 ultimate premium package crew cab short bed.... Plus does any1 know how much weight I can pull?
asked by: Stacy W
Expert Reply:
Since you have a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 short bed you'd need a slider hitch to allow you the clearance you'd need to make sharp turns. For that my favorite option is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide hitch part # DM8550034 as it automatically slides as you make tight turns saving you the hassle of getting out and activating the slider mechanism. This is the hitch you'd want if you have a 6-1/2 foot bed. If you have a 5-1/2 foot bed you'd need the part # DM8550040 instead as it slides 22-1/2 inches which will be only slider hitch that will slide far enough.
For a rail kit you'd then need the part # DM8552027-71 which is a custom fit rail kit for your truck and would work well. This fits either bed length.
The towing capacity will be listed in the owners manual of the truck or you can check with a local GMC dealer for that info.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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