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Robertw277
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Oct 29, 2017

Fifth wheel hitch purchase

Hello everyone. Looking at purchasing a fifth wheel trailer my question is what is an average height of the fifth wheel hitch? I have a 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Crew cab 4x4 diesel standard box and the trailer looking at buying is Sierra 384QBOK. I have seen sliders that slide 10 to 11 inches and height adjustments 14 to 17 and 15 to 18 inches. My truck is stock ride height. Looking at Reese but want to make sure I get and install the right one. Thanks in advance.

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  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Oct 29, 2017
    ^^^^^ Come on! Heck all he needs are a set of bags and 19.5's and it will "Tow Just Fine" !!!

    OP anything B&W or PullRite will do the job and they are US Made, can't say the same for REESE or Curt as they are China.
  • Second_Chance's avatar
    Second_Chance
    Explorer II
    Oct 29, 2017
    A 2500HD isn't enough truck for that fifth wheel by a LONG shot. You'll be way over the rear axle capacity by the time the trailer is loaded (published pin weights are dry weights - calculate 23% of a fifth wheel's GVWR for an estimated pin weight). You need to be asking questions other than hitch first.

    Rob

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