Can Short Bed 2017 Chevy Silverado 3500 Use Stationary Hitch
Question:
I have a 2017 Silverado 3500 dually with the standard bed 6.5. Do I need to use a slider or is my bed considered a short bed?? I would like to stay away from the slider if possible but will use one if I need to.
asked by: Tim M
Expert Reply:
Unless you install a Sidewinder in place of the pin box on your fifth wheel trailer or have a trailer that has a tapered nose designed for short bed truck clearance you will have to use a slider hitch.
Sidewinders are pin box specific so you will first need to know what pin box you have now in order to pick out the correct one.
There should be a sticker or a stamping on the OEM pin box of the trailer that will list the pin box number that is on the trailer.
Once you figure out which pin box you have you can check the FAQ I attached that has a chart that shows the correct Sidewinder to get based on which pin box you have.
Then for a stationary hitch to fit the factory rail kit of your 2017 Chevy Silverado 3500 the best option is the B and W Companion part # BWRVK3700 with the wedge # SWW-06.
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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5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- B and W 5th Wheel
- Reese
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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
more information >
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