Recommended Base Rail Kit For A 1999 Chevy Silverado 2500 With A RBW UHS-85-7-F37 Hitch
Updated 07/03/2023 | Published 06/30/2023
Question:
Hi Ive got a rbw industries fifth wheel hitch uhs- 85-7 f37 crossbar hitch and rails but no manual. I have a 99 chevy 2500. Ive never installed a fifth wheel hitch but I am a diyer and a farmer, I have mechanical ability. What brackets will I need or parts to perform the install and how do i do it?
asked by: Brandon
Expert Reply:
RBW hitches will typically have the same footprint as a Reese hitch so you'll want to verify the connection point spacing to ensure it would fit a standard ISR rail kit. I've attached a diagram below showing the spacing of the rails. For a 1999 Chevy Silverado 2500 you would need the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC # C16418-204. These custom-fit brackets will make installation a million times easier since they'll use the factory holes in the frame instead of having you drill out a bunch of holes. I've attached an installation video below so you can get a better idea of what this would entail.
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish
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