B and W Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 GMC 2500HD with Factory Installed Rail Kit

Question:

Do you have any recommendations for setting up the BandW Companion 5th wheel hitch for a 2018 GMC standard box? The base I have is not the slider. It is for the new puck system. Perhaps there is a video out there?

asked by: Dave

Expert Reply:

For your 2018 GMC Sierra with the factory rail kit and standard (8 foot) bed we have the B and W Companion part # BWRVK3700 which is a confirmed fit.

To install the Companion OEM, first set up the Companion's pivot arms. The arms are what allow the hitch to be adjusted front to back as well as up and down for optimal positioning. As a result, this hitch can accommodate the height of your trailer and also help to give you the cab clearance needed to execute turns while towing.

To adjust either the height of the hitch or the fore/aft positioning, just attach the hitch's pivot arms in the desired location on the base.

Then, when the hitch head is fully assembled, simply place the hitch in the bed of your truck, lining the base up with the receiver sockets in the bed. Rotate all 4 handles on the hitch base out so that the built-in puck receivers are in the correct position to install in the sockets. Once the base is lined up, fold the handles in until they are in the locked position and secure them with the included pins. See attached picture.

expert reply by: Jameson C