Short bed manuvering
My wife and I are considering a fifth wheel. The dealer told me since I have a GMC 5 3/4' bed Id have to have a slider hitch. He said that once in a while in a tight spot in a campground I will need t...
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HFMJ wrote:
My wife and I are considering a fifth wheel. The dealer told me since I have a GMC 5 3/4' bed Id have to have a slider hitch. He said that once in a while in a tight spot in a campground I will need to slide it backwards for more room between the cab and trailer. Any experiences out there that might help me decide? Thanks
I don't think GM has recommended a GN or 5th wheel trailer with any of the 1500 5' 10" short bed trucks.
GMs online ordering guide doesn't show a 1500 crew cab under the GN/5th wheel trailer page.
I know the wifes 1500 crew cab chevy with the 5' 10" short bed isn't recommended to tow a GN or 5th wheel trailer. I did put a GN plate in the bed so I could use my GN trailers but never tried a 5th wheel hitch.
Check with GM before you buy a 5th wheel trailer. And be sure and tell who ever supplies your hitch that you have the 5' 10" short bed. No one may have one for that size bed.
Now if your GM truck is the 6' 6" std short bed then no problems.
