Towing a 22 Foot Fifth Wheel Trailer with a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6 foot Bed
Published 03/18/2008
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Question:
Im going to buy my first trailer and it is going to be a 1984 alpenlite 5th wheel trailer. 22 feet to be exact. I have a 2003 chevy silverado 1500 regular bed truck... the guy im buying it from has a toyota tacoma that he pulls it with.... will the trailer hit my cab if i make a turn of 45 deg or more?
asked by: Cory
Expert Reply:
You should have no problem pulling a fifth wheel trailer with your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. If your bed is 6ft long, you will need a fifth wheel with a slider. I recommend using Reese fifth wheel hitch, part # RP30083, which has a 20,000lb capacity and has a round-tube slider. You will need a frame bracket and bed rail kit part # RP50064-58 to install the hitch in your Silverado. You can wire your truck for fifth wheel towing using part # PK11893-11932.
I have provided a link to the install instructions for the 5th wheel install kit, a link to an install video showing the wiring harness being installed on a 2011 Silverado (same procedure as your truck) and an FAQ article about 5th wheel towing that you might find helpful.
