Can B&W 5th Wheel Hitch be Used with OEM Pucks on a 2016 GMC Sierra 3500
Question:
will a bw hitch work with the reese underbody puck system for a 2016 gmc dually
asked by: Scott K
Expert Reply:
B&W does have Companion 5th wheel hitches that are compatible with the OEM puck system that comes from the factory on your 2016 GMC Sierra 3500. For a short bed we recommend using the slider version # BWRVK3770 for cab clearance when making tight turns. If you have a long bed then we have the Companion available in both a 20K # BWRVK3700 and a 25K # BWRVK3705 version.
If you currently have a B&W Companion that installs in a B&W gooseneck hitch then you will simply need to replace the base with either the sliding base # BWRVB3770 or the stationary base # BWRVB3700 for 20K or # BWRVB3705 for 25K.
The only way that you would need to use a completely different B&W 5th wheel hitch is if you currently have a B&W Patriot 5th wheel hitch. The head unit mounts slightly different so you can't interchange the Patriot head unit and the Companion head unit.
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Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2015-2019 Chevy/GMC
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
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Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - 25,000 lbs
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Replacement Slider Base for B&W OEM 5th Wheel Hitch - Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - 20K
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
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- OEM - GM
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
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- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
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- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
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- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
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