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sscheitel
Explorer
Aug 04, 2017

Need to identify fifth wheel hitch

BIL bought a 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Denali dually and it came with rails for a fifth wheel hitch but not the companion. Looking to identify the proper hitch for the rails that are currently in the truck. See pic attached.

Also, can someone please provide an education on the "best" fifth wheel hitch available?

I know that in my case I own a travel trailer and I went with a ProPride hitch, said to be one of the safest and well designed hitch on the market. Is there a similar fifth wheel hitch? By similar I don't mean by design....I mean most innovative or safest.

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w507/sscheitel/IMG_2367_zpsq4zuyvxs.jpg.html
  • 2112's avatar
    2112
    Explorer II
    Aug 04, 2017
    You can't use Photobucket to post pics on a public forum any more.
    Use This
  • sscheitel's avatar
    sscheitel
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2017
    2112 wrote:
    You can't use Photobucket to post pics on a public forum any more.
    Use This


    Not true. I logged out of Photobucket and clicked on the link....pic came right up.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Aug 04, 2017
    sch911 wrote:
    Photo link does not work...


    Pic comes right up for me. It appears to be just standard rails, mounted in truck bed. Most any hitch will fit standard rails, but not all. Lots of good hitches to be used. It is best to get hitch rated to handle the load carrying capacity of the truck.

    Jerry
  • ReneeG's avatar
    ReneeG
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2017
    Photo link doesn't work for me either. I get the third party hosting no no icon.
  • sscheitel's avatar
    sscheitel
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2017
    Truck: 2015 GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali diesel dually

    5thW: 2018 Jayco Siesmic 4212 triple axle weighting ~17k lbs

    Thinking the hitch should be rated at no less than 22k lbs

    Suggestions on hitches? No gooseneck

    I will work on posting to another service to get the pic posted

    Thanks all
  • mattmountz94's avatar
    mattmountz94
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2017
    https://www.etrailer.com/Fifth-Wheel/Curt/C16265.html?feed=npn&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtpDMBRC4ARIsADhz5O4l6g-O-7_QuX8tC32ItLYR5HDTDg4rRP8tZ62BHp2pOr8G-nx4qlcaAqwvEALw_wcB

    I would rather a B&W patriot but they don't have one rated for that amount of weight
  • avvidclif1's avatar
    avvidclif1
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2017
    I use a Curt 20k hitch. Those look like standard rails that most 5th wheel hitches will fit. Just get one rated for at least the GVW of your RV.
  • honda1's avatar
    honda1
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2017
    B&W patriot 18k fits right into rails , will work just fine .
  • sscheitel's avatar
    sscheitel
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2017
    Any experience with the Pullrite SuperGlide? My BIL's truck is in fact a short bed.

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