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5th wheel/Goose neck towing "not recommended" - why not?

Old May 25, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Default 5th wheel/Goose neck towing "not recommended" - why not?

Why is the 05 Silverado 1500 limited Edition Crew Cab "not designed or recommended for towing 5th wheel/goose neck trailers" According to the Owners Manual?
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Old May 25, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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The bed is too short and on some gooseneck trailers if you turn while in a dip it will crush your cab. If you get a pointed neck gooseneck trailer you will be fine
 
Old Jun 11, 2009 | 01:10 PM
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it all depends on what kind of trailer u have for it. if its one with a narrow front end on it like a flatbed trailer i would say it would work but keep it light. if ur looking at pulling a camper or horse trailer then the box is to short.
 
Old Jun 12, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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You can get the sliding hitch and probably be ok. Don't use a normal 5th wheel w/ a normal hitch though, you'll blow out your rear window if you turn much at all.
 
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