Can a Fixed 5TH Wheel Hitch Be Installed On a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 With 6-3/4' Bed Prep/Puck System?
Question:
I only see sliding 5th wheel hitches listed for my 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. Is there any reason I cannot use a fixed hitch? I have the 6-3/4' bed with the factory connection points in the bed.
asked by: Ken W
Expert Reply:
Typically it is recommended to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch like the B&W Companion Slider # BWRVK3775 for a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 with the shorter 6-3/4' bed and the factory prep/puck system. Personally I prefer the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch # DM29GV since it will automatically slide back up to 14" as you turn. This will give you the clearance needed to make full jack knife turns with most 5th wheel trailers.
A fixed hitch like the B&W Companion # BWRVK3710 are only ever recommended if you tow 5th wheels with a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder # RP77FR. This pin box allows you to change the pivot point from the 5th wheel hitch to the pin box mounting point on the camper.
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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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Chevrolet/GMC Prep Package - 21K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 18 - 19-1/2 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - Lippert 1716 and 0115 - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Provides Turning Clearance
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Rotating Turret
- Lippert 0115
- Lippert 1116
- Lippert 1716
- Reese
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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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