Will Fixed B&W Companion and Curt 5th Wheel Hitches Fit Short Bed 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 Puck System
Question:
will the bandw companion direct mount 5th wheel hitch bwrvk3710 fit 2021 GMC 3500hd short wheel base factory puck system and will the curt direct mount a20 fit it also thank you
asked by: Ken J
Expert Reply:
The factory puck system in the long bed and short bed of the 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 does have the same spacing, so you can use any of the fixed (non-sliding) 5th wheel hitches you mentioned in your '21 Sierra 3500's short bed:
- B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3710 or 25,000 lbs # BWRVK3715
- Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # C84FR
These are all high-quality 5th wheel hitches, but between the three I highly recommend going with the B&W Companion.
The Companion is considered by most - myself included - to be the highest-quality fifth wheel hitch in the industry. The biggest difference between the Companion and other hitches are its 1 inch thick jaws. These prodigious jaws, as well as the fact that B&W's tolerances are +/- .002 inch, are why the Companion - more than any other fifth wheel hitch - minimizes the chucking, jarring and noise that can occur when towing a fifth wheel trailer.
The sheer size of the jaws and their extremely low tolerance are why they act like an adhesive to your king pin. The jaws, combined with the cushioned bushings on the Companion, provide a much quieter, much more relaxed towing experience so you can get to your destination peacefully.
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Products Referenced in This Question
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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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer 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
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
more information >
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