B and W Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendations to Fit 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Short Bed with Rail Kit
Question:
I have a 2018 gmc Denali diesel with the factory puck system for the hitch. It is a 6 1/2 foot bed. I bought a forest river 286 rl. Can I get away with the b and w 20000 pound hitch that does not slide.
asked by: Tom H
Expert Reply:
What's interesting is that GMC made the factory rail kits of the 2018 GMC Sierras like yours different based on the length of the truck bed. So since you have a short bed only the slider Companion part # BWRVK3770 will fit. The fixed hitch version part # BWRVK3700 only fits the long bed trucks.
You might be able to keep the slider hitch slid forward all the time though if your trailer has a tapered nose.
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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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
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
more information >
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