How To Transfer Curt Q25 5th Wheel from 2017 Chevy Silverado to 2020 Chevy Silverado With Pucks

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I have a 2017 Chevy 3500 long bed now and im going to buy a new 2020 chevy 3500 long bed .but want to keep my hitch .im looking for new legs fo this hitch #16029 do you have that item? and how much does it cost?

asked by: Thomas G

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The Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package part # CU53FR is a fit for a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and will allow you to use a Curt Q-25 5th Wheel Hitch Head.

expert reply by: Conner L

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The Curt #C16024 fifth wheel legs you mentioned fit the A series hitches from 20k and up; the A20 #C16540, A25 #C16580, and A30 #C16590. They're technically designed for the A30 because of the legs's 30,000 pound rating but they still…

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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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Instead of using the Curt Adapter Rails Adapter Rails #C88KR for the Curt A20 Slider #C16541 on your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with the OEM puck system, you can use the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter #DM6333. This gives you the same style of standard base…

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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…

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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…

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The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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A wedge is needed, yes, and the Lippert Turning Point pin box does come with a universal wedge, but it is not a very good fit with the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710. So I highly recommend instead using the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W…

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The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept…

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Answer 9

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from…

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Answer 10

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the…

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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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We still recommend the use of a slider in all standard/short bed trucks. That being said, the new GM trucks like your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 do have a slightly longer bed than the typical standard bed. The best thing you can do is to measure to see…

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How To Transfer Curt Q25 5th Wheel from 2017 Chevy Silverado to 2020 Chevy Silverado With Pucks

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