Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation to Fit 2012 Chevy Silverado with B and W Turnoverball Hitch

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Im looking to put a fifth wheel hitch in My 2012 chevy 3500 series truck .What 20000lb hitch would fit into an existing goose neck hitch reciever? Thanks for any info.

asked by: Paul H

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Sounds like your 2012 Chevy Silverado 3500 has a B and W Turnoverball hitch part # BWGNRK1012-5W installed in it and you need the B and W Companion Hitch part # BWRVK3500-5W.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

So long as the B&W gooseneck you have on your 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500 is the Turnoverball Gooseneck #BWGNRK1012-5W, then yes, you absolutely have the correct B&W Companion sliding 5th wheel hitch for your Chevy, which is the following: -…

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Answer 2

I checked with B&W for you and the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3500-5W is 14-1/2" from the center of the hitch post to the front (cab-side) of the hitch when in the first position. To install this hitch in your 2012 Ford…

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Answer 3

From the center of the shank to each end of the base of the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3500-5W is 18 inches. The entire length of the base is 36 inches.

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 7

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 8

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 9

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 10

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 11

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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Answer 12

Hey Clint, you are going to be installing the rail kit on the truck as well, correct? The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM47YV by itself should take only about 30 mins to assemble and install. The Installation Rail Kit #DM8551000 will also…

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Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation to Fit 2012 Chevy Silverado with B and W Turnoverball Hitch

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