5th Wheel/Gooseneck Hitch and Airbags for 2008 GMC Sierra 3500 4x4 Long Bed

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I have a 2008 3500HD 4x4 long bed crew cab that I am looking to set up to tow a 5th wheel and a goose neck. I want a completely hidden hitch when I am not towing and am looking at both the BandW and the Drawtite options. However I also want to put in airbags for some leveling capabilities. What hitch/airbag combinations will work together for my rig?

asked by: Scott A

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You have already found the best combination 5th wheel/gooseneck towing option for your 2008 GMC Sierra 3500 long bed, the B&W Companion setup, parts # BWGNRK1067-5W and # BWRVK3500-5W. The Companion gives you both hitches in one system and the ability to have a totally clear bed when you need it. For an in-bed 7-way harness kit you can use part # C56000. For reference, an install video on a Sierra is linked for you along with the written instructions.

For a compatible air spring setup look to the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label heavy-duty kit # F2700 for maximum 7500-lb capacity or the standard-duty 4800-lb kit # F2250. Both work with the Companion.

For the most utility from the air springs I recommend a compressor that will let you adjust pressure as you drive instead of having to pull over to manually air up the bags. For heavy-duty kit # F2700 use Firestone Air Command II # F2168; for the standard-duty kit # F2250 use Air Command I compressor # F2158.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

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 3

You can replace the Lippert Rhino pin box on your Brinkley 5th wheel. The right one though is going to depend on the pin weight of your trailer. Here are the options that will work to replace the Lippert Rhino: - Pin Weight of 1,500 lbs - 3,500 lbs:…

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Answer 4

Hey Mark, since we know your Brinkley Z3100 has the Rhino style pin box, the correct Gen-Y fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter is the part #GY98GR which comes with the auto latch you mentioned wanting as well!

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Answer 5

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 6

I recommend using the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit #BWGNXA2061 for the factory puck system on your 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty. I like this kit of the Curt #C60692 and Reese #RP30137 options because it uses a handle to secure the gooseneck hitch…

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Answer 7

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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Between the Curt #C60692 and B&W #BWGNXA2061 that will fit your 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 with the factory pucks/prep package, I do prefer the B&W. Though both the Curt and B&W are rated up to 30,000 pounds and will fit your truck perfectly,…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

The shortest gooseneck ball we have for the 2024 Chevy puck system is the Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball #RP23FR. This is going to be very similar to the Curt ball you mentioned. I have included some dimensions of the Reese ball below. From the top…

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Answer 11

The highest capacity gooseneck hitch for a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is the Curt Custom Underbed OEM-Style Gooseneck Trailer Hitch item #C60642. It has a 32,500 lbs towing capacity. The Curt gooseneck system item #C60642 fits both the 6-3/4'…

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