5th Wheel Hitch with Height Adjustments to Provide the Best Amount of Clearance
Question:
I have a 2022 Chevy 2500 4x4. I need the base that will provide enough bed clearance to avoid body damage when pulling on y level surfaces etc. please send me the best options. Thank you
asked by: Joe S
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you are needing a 5th wheel hitch with the most clearance when towing. The best option will depend on your truck. Whether you have a 6-3/4' bed or 8' bed and if you have the OEM prep package or not. I have listed the best option for each scenario below. You would want at least 5 to 6 inches of clearance between the tops of the bed sides and the bottom of the trailer overhang. This can be accomplished by adjusting the 5th wheel hitch and the pin box on your trailer.
6-3/4' Bed with Prep Package
- B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3775
6-3/4' Bed without Prep Package
- B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw # BWRVK3270
8' Bed with Prep Package
- B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3710
8' Bed without Prep Package
- B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3255
All of these hitches will provide 3 height adjustment settings to help you get the best clearance. If you do not have a prep package to rails, you will also need the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2505.
If you were needing something other than this, please let me know what exactly you are needing and I would be happy to help further.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- B and W
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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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 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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