Recommended Best 5th Wheel Hitch for 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 5-1/2 Foot Bed

Updated 02/05/2019 | Published 02/04/2019

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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Under Bed - 13,000 lbs

(711)

$2349.00

Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug

(895)

$89.74

Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches

(1)

$495.61

Question:

Best hitch for 2017 GMC 1500 short box 5’9” half ton denalie

asked by: Mike

Expert Reply:

The best hitch for your 2017 GMC 1500 Denali is really based on preferences. My recommendation for the best is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550041 with the Underbed rail kit # DM8551008 because it gives you a completely clean bed when not in use and then provides you with a hitch that has 22-1/2 inches of travel that automatically moves as needed to give you the turning clearance needed. I've attached a video of this hitch installed in a 2017 Chevy 1500 to assist.

The biggest benefit of this sliding hitch is not needing a different pin box like a Sidewinder to allow for the turning clearances required for your short box truck which is also a good alternative option with a fixed mount hitch. Since we are focused on the hitch, this Demco Autoslide is the best option.

You may also want to consider the Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug # 41157 to give you a second 7-way in the bed of your truck for easy connection and a clean look.

expert reply by: Jason S