Is Sliding Hitch Needed to Tow 5th Wheel RV With 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500
Question:
I have a 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 with the puck system. I want to tow a 5th wheel, but I don't know whether I need a fixed or a sliding 5th wheel hitch. I'm interested in the B&W Companion hitch.
asked by: Mike H
Expert Reply:
Do you have a long or short bed truck?
Whether or not you need a sliding hitch will depend on the configuration of your truck and of the 5th wheel.
If you have a short bed truck, you'll typically need the # BWRVK3775 sliding version of the Companion to prevent the front of the 5th wheel from hitting rear of the truck cab during turns. However, there are a few exceptions to that rule.
• If your 5th wheel has the dished in, concave front edges and the 5th wheel manufacturer has SPECIFICALLY
stated that a sliding hitch isn't required, then you can safely use the stationary Companion, part # BWRVK3710.
• If your 5th wheel uses a rotating pin box like the Reese Revolution/Sidewinder or the Lippert Turning point, the
fixed # BWRVK3710 hitch can be used along with the required wedge. For the Reese Sidewinder/Revolution,
use # SWW-06 or for the Lippert Turning Point, use # LC79UD.
If your 5th wheel doesn't meet the two parameters listed above, you'll need to use the # BWRVK3775 sliding version.
Products Referenced in This Question
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 >
Replacement Wedge Block for Lippert Turning Point Pin Box
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- Lippert Turning Point
- Lippert
more information >
5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- B and W 5th Wheel
- Reese
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
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
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Shop: Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter w/8" Offset for Short-Bed Trucks
- Video: Andersen Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters - Adapts Trailer - AM3139 Review
- Search Results: gooseneck and fifth wheel adapters
- Shop: Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Shop: Gooseneck Hitch
- Shop: Replacement Wedge Block for Lippert Turning Point Pin Box
- Shop: Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 21K
- Shop: Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Video: Curt Fifth Wheel - Fixed Fifth Wheel - C16245 Review
- Shop: Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs
- Search Results: lippert turning point pin box
- Search Results: andersen
- Q&A: Choosing Between the Fixed and Slider B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 SB
- Q&A: How to Choose Correct 5th Wheel Hitch to Clear Bed Sides of 2020 Chevy Silverado 3500
- Search Results: companion slider hitch
- Search Results: 5th wheel adapter
- Search Results: demco 6333
- Search Results: 5th wheel hitch
- Q&A: 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 Truck
- Q&A: Does 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 Short Bed Need Slider Hitch To Tow 5th Wheel Trailer?
- Q&A: Curt 5th-Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 with OEM Prep
- Video: Curt Fifth Wheel - Fixed Fifth Wheel - C16130 Review
- Video: Blue Ox Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter Installation - 2013 Ram 2500
- Video: Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation - 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- Video: Curt Fifth Wheel - Fixed Fifth Wheel - C16265 Review
- Video: Curt Fifth Wheel - Fixed Fifth Wheel - C16140 Review
- Q&A: Can Rota Flex Pin Box be Used with Reese 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Q&A: Experiencing Chucking When Towing a Car Trailer with a 2010 GMC 3500 Diesel and Curt Q24 Hitch