Can Fixed 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used In 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 With Short Bed?
Question:
I have a 2022 Chevy silverado 2500 with the OEM prep package and am needing a 5th wheel hitch. Can I use a fixed hitch or do I need a slider hitch?
asked by: Josh L
Expert Reply:
If your 5th wheel trailer does not have a rotating pin box I recommend going with a sliding 5th wheel hitch such as the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3775 which will fit directly in the OEM puck system in your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. This is due to that fact that when towing a 5th wheel trailer with a truck that has a bed less than 8' you will likely not be able to make very sharp turns without the trailer contacting the cab of your truck, so a sliding hitch like the # BWRVK3775 that gives an additional 12" of clearance when making sharp turns is ideal.
Now if your trailer has a rotating pin box then you will want a fixed 5th wheel hitch like the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C47FR with Wedge # C16991 to keep the king pin from rotating inside the hitch.
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Sidewinder Wedge for Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- Curt 5th Wheel
- CURT
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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
- 11-1/2 - 13-1/2 Inch Tall
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
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