Fifth Wheel Hitch and Installation Kit Recommendation for a 2010 Chevy 2500HD Long Bed
Published 10/14/2014
Question:
I have a 2010 Chevy 2500 HD Diesel with a standard box. What is the towing capacity for a 5th wheel trailer? And how much do air bags help with the tow operations and weight? Im looking at a fifth wheel with a GVWR of 15000 lbs.
asked by: Ron
Expert Reply:
To determine what the towing capacities are of the 2010 Chevy 2500HD that you have you will need to consult the owner's manual. Another way to determine this is to look at the tag in the door jamb of the truck. Find the figure for the GCWR. Subtract the GVW from the GCWR and your result would be the maximum weight of the fifth wheel you could tow.With that being said your truck should have no problem towing a fifth wheel trailer that weighs 15k.
Air bags can help level a trailer towing a fifth wheel trailer that has a lot of pin weight. They provide additional support for the suspension so that the tow vehicle will sit level.
The Reese Select Plus 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30081 that you referenced would be an excellent choice for a fifth wheel hitch. Check out the review video I attached for this hitch as well.
For an installation kit with rails you would want a custom install kit as it will minimize drilling and cut install time in half or more. For that I would recommend the part # RP50064-58.
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