Can a Slider 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used on a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with 5.8 Foot Bed

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Here is the pin box information for the side wider. Part Number: 221-0006-00

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I do have an option for you but a manual sliding 5th wheel hitch like the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # 16516 will not allow for proper turning clearance between the cab of the truck and loft of the trailer while executing a 90 degree turn on a truck with a bed shorter than 6-1/2' long. In order to obtain sufficient clearance you will need to use a fixed 5th wheel hitch and a rotating pin box.

For a fixed 5th wheel hitch I recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30047 with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part # RP50064-58 as this is an excellent starter kit that won't require any drilling into the frame and it will work with most airbag kits but if you can let me know exactly which model number you have I would be happy to confirm this. The dual jaws on the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch will be much more secure than the slide bar on the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch.

In order to recommend the correct rotating pin box I would need to know the model number of the pin box you have now. The most popular replacement is the Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret part # RP34FR which uses a Lippert 1621 bolt pattern. I have attached a help article for you on rotating pin boxes as well.

I have also attached some review/install videos on the above products for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Dave

1/21/2019

Here is the pin box information for the side wider. Part Number: 221-0006-00

Conner L.

1/21/2019

Thanks for the additional information. The correct replacement for you should be the Sidewinder Fifth Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret part # ST400-5AS16K. However, in order to be certain you will need to measure the bolt hole spacing and make sure it matches up with the below measurements. I have attached a guide for measuring the bolt hole spacing as well. Leland 7920: (2a- 7"), (2b- 1-1/2"), (2c- N/A), (2d- 1/2"), (2e- 3/4"), (2f- 6), (3a- 21"), (3b- 28"), and (3c- 14") If it turns out that the Sidewinder Fifth Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret part # ST400-5AS16K won't work then the only other option we have for you is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550040 with the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails part # DM8552027-71 as it provides up to 22-1/2" of front to back travel.

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The Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550040 weighs 300 lbs.

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There isn't a Tri-Glide pin box for the Leland 7910 pin boxes but there are other options. The 5th Airborne with Sidewinder, #ST400-5AS16K, is great opttion. It's rated for 16,000 pounds. If the truck has a bed shorter than 6 feet long you…

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Hey Bill, yes the Furrion Vision S+ #FR64AD would be a direct replacement for your current Vision S system. None of it is backwards compatible with the standard Vision S system though.

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Hello Mel, great question! Yes, the Torklift tie downs part #TL66FV will fit your 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD crew cab with the 8 foot bed, provided your truck does not have running boards or cab length boards that extend under the bed, and you are not…

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Hey Steve, happy to help! The Victron MultiPlus II #VN43VR you're looking at can replace many of the functions of your Magnum MS2812, but there's an important difference with the AC connections. The #VN43VR has one AC input and two AC…

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Hello Bruce, Thanks for writing in! Using butyl tape between the trailer body and the Single Axle Jeep Style Trailer Fender - Diamond Plate Aluminum - 13" to 15" #HP96VR is exactly the route I would go. It stays flexible, creates an…

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Welcome back Anthony! The Curt parts you were looking at are compatible with your Silverado and each other but I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider item #BWRVK3775. The B&W Companion w/ Slider item #BWRVK3775 is one of…

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Answer 10

Hey William, thank you so much for all of the information! To replace your axles, I recommend the Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes item #e73SR. This is a 6,000 lbs axle that come ready to install with pre-greased hubs and electric brake assemblies.…

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Hi Randy; that part number corresponds with the OEM Chill Cube. At this time, there are no heat strips available from Furrion. They have said they are developing one, but it has been over a year with no word on an ETA. The only option for heat on a…

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Answer 12

To determine if the MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box for 14K to 18K Trailers w/ Lippert 1621 and 1621HD #MR84VR will fit your trailer you'll need to first determine your trailer's bolt pattern. There will typically be a sticker (pictured…

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