Is a Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Needed for a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 w/ a 6-1/2 Foot Bed?
Question:
I have a 2022 GMC AT4 HD Diesel with a 6.5 foot bed. Will the BandW 5th wheel hitch BSRVK 3715 work or do I need a sliding hitch for a Outdoors RV Glacier Peak Titanium Series F28RKS Trailer?
asked by: Larry L
Expert Reply:
It might! It is definitely recommended to use a sliding hitch, like the Item # BWRVK3775 you referenced, on any bed length that is short than 8'. That being said they are making 5th wheel trailer's noses shorter. I took a look at your Outdoors RV Glacier Peak Titanium Series F28RKS and it definitely looks like it has a shorter profile. What you need to be concerned with now is the bumper of your truck hitting the front of your 5th wheel when you're making turns.
There's a pretty simple formula that will give you an accurate answer. (A + B) - C = Clearance
A = Distance from center of the 5th wheel hitch jaw to truck cab - the center of the B&W Companion hitch sits right in the middle of the 4 pucks.
B = Length of pin box past trailer nose
C = Width of trailer divided by 2
At least 4" of clearance is recommended to safely execute a 90 degree turn.
I can confirm that both the item # BWRVK3715 and item # BWRVK3775 are compatible with the factory puck system that comes with the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500s.
Please feel free to email me back with any additional questions.
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
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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
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