Adding a Gooseneck Hitch or 5th Wheel Hitch to a 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 with Factory Prep Package
Question:
Will this into holes on a 2016 gmc hd truck with factory trailer package. It has supports undear box. Is total height from box to top of pin 7 inch? Would this work with a Reese goosebox?
asked by: Dale
Expert Reply:
Reese Elite Series Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # RP30845 was designed for aftermarket under bed 5th wheel installation kits but not the factory set up on your 2016 GMC Sierra 3500. But if the truck also has the center hole for a gooseneck ball you can use # C60692 to add a ball and safety chain loops.
If you do not have the center gooseneck hole then I recommend using a 5th wheel trailer hitch that mounts directly to the factory prep package. If your truck is a long bed you can use any of the following hitches, all with cushioned heads (except the B&W hitch):
# C16069 rated for 25K
# C16545-16025 rated for 24K
# BWRVK3700 rated for 20K
# C16530-16025 rated for 20K
# C16064 rated for 20K
# C16520-16025 rated for 16K
If you have a short bed then the recommendations are a little different. You will need adapter # C16023 and then you can use:
# C16546 rated for 24K
# C16541 rated for 20K
# C16521 rated for 16K
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package
- Accessories and Parts
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- Custom
- CURT
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17-1/2 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit for GM/Chevy/Ford/Nissan Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch - 30K
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Pop-In Ball
- 7500 lbs TW
- In Bed Release
- CURT
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Reese Elite Series Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch - 25,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Gooseneck for Fifth Wheel Rails
- Fixed Ball
- 6250 lbs TW
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Built-In Loop
- Reese
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