Does Higher Rated Fifth Wheel Hitch Use Different Size King Pin
Question:
I have a Kingpin rated for 18k and am replacing the hitch but you only have the 20k or 25k in BandW companion fixed. Are these compatible?
asked by: Sybil
Expert Reply:
You can use a higher rated fifth wheel hitch than the rating of the trailer or pin box. The king pin sizes are all the same and there is no need to worry about compatibility so the 20k Companion hitch part # BWRVK3775 would work great if you had a short bed but if your 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 with the OEM prep package was a long bed a fixed hitch version like part # BWRVK3710 would be the better way to go.
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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Product Page this Question was Asked From
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
- B and W
more information >
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