Recommended Base Rail Kit and 5th Wheel Hitch for 5.5 Bed 2016 Toyota Tundra

Published 04/05/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Carbide Black Finish

(201)

$179.95

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

(712)

$2145.00

Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs

(100)

$769.00

Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Semi-Custom Install Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches

(2)

$369.95

Question:

Which is best fit for 2016 crewmax Toyota Tundra with 5’6” bed if planning to mainly use the Kurt 3” offset gooseneck adapter mainly but want the flexibility of 5th wheel ability of the the bed rail system

asked by: Zane

Expert Reply:

You can use the Curt Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails with a 3" Offset, # 16055 using the Demco Above-Bed Base Rails and Semi-Custom Install Kit, # DM8552020-71.

For the 2016 Toyota Tundra with 5-1/2' bed, if your 5th wheel is not equipped with a rotating turret pin box, I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider, # DM8550040. Install this hitch using the Demco Above-Bed Base Rails and Semi-Custom Install Kit, # DM8552020-71. This hitch slides automatically as you drive to give you 22-1/2" of additional clearance for tight turns.

However, if your RV has a rotating pin box such as a Turning Point or Sidwinder then I suggest going with the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # DM8550043 and using the same Demco Above-Bed Base Rails and Semi-Custom Install Kit, # DM8552020-71.