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mtbfamily
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Mar 27, 2020

Sierra 2500 fifth wheel hitch - factory prep vs aftermarket

Hi all, We are in the market for a TV to haul a Grand Designs 311BHS fifth wheel. A close friend is selling their Sierra 2500 Denali that was equipped to tow a travel trailer. I'm wondering what the ...
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IdaD
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Mar 27, 2020
I don't think the factory prep kit is any stronger than a set of custom rails. With either setup you're attaching the hitch directly to the truck frame. My truck didn't come with factory prep so I installed rails, and they don't bug me. In fact they make handy tiedown points. I'd do whichever costs less but that's just my approach.

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