Recommended Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch For 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with 6-1/2 Foot Bed

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I have a Companion turnover hitch from my 2012 Chevrolet 2500. Can I purchase the BWRVB3700 and use the head from my existing setup? I have a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with the fifth wheel prep package and the short bed. Is there an auto slide hitch available for my truck?

asked by: Tony A

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I spoke with my contact at B&W regarding the Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVB3700 referenced in your question. She stated that you can absolutely use this base to replace the legs on your existing Companion for it to be compatible with the Silverado rail kit. She did also confirm that this will fit the factory rail kit on your 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500.

With that being said, since you do have a short bed, I recommend using a sliding hitch that will provide the necessary cab clearance when making sharp turns. For an auto slide unit, I highly recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034. This 18,000 pound 5th Wheel Hitch features an automatic slider that has 14 inches of travel and a premium, wraparound jaw to provide an excellent connection with the trailer king pin. You will just need to add the Rail Adapter # DM6194 so that it can mount to the factory rail kit in your Silverado. I did confirm with Demco that this will fit the 2018 Silverado 2500.

I have attached a video demonstration on this hitch so you can see exactly how it works.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

For the swivel arm, the torque should be 150 ft-lbs for the wedge bolts and for the lockout bolts the torque should be 275 ft-lbs (lock out bolts are an optional item). Grade 8 bolts going through outer cap (be sure wear disc is properly lined up)…

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Answer 2

You could use the Tow Ready Base Rail Lock for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #TR63254 as a locking saddle pin for the B and W Companion fifth wheel hitch.

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

In 2020 GM changed their trucks by adding 6" in length to the cab and 6" in height. This pushed everything back on the frame so the puck system for your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is going to be different than the one in a 2023 GMC…

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Possibly since you have a 6-3/4' bed but you'll need to take a couple of measurements. I took a look at the nose of a 2024 North Point 310 RLTS. With how low of a profile it has and the kingpin extending out so far you should have plenty of…

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Answer 7

To find the correct Sidewinder what you will need to know is the manufacturer and model number of the pin box on your fifth wheel and match that with the correct replacement, however, the correct part is likely the Sidewinder #RP34FR. This will…

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Answer 8

To add a 5th wheel hitch to your long bed 2024 GMC Sierra 2500, I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch item #BWRVK3710 for a 20,000 lbs capacity or item #BWRVK3715 for a 25,000 lbs capacity. These 5th wheel hitches will mount directly…

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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

Normally you'd be correct since the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #BWRVK3270 is designed to be used with industry standard rails. However, the Patriot Slider hitch you have does not have the clearance to be compatible with any…

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Answer 11

The Grand Design Solitude 310GK uses a Lippert 1621 pin box so the correct Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter is part #RP85FR. If you wanted to confirm, you'd simply look for the model number which will usually be on…

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