How Is Front to Back Head Adjustment of B and W Companion Hitch for 2020 GM Rail Kit Made

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The specs state that the hitch head can be moved 2 inches backward if desired. How is this accomplished?

asked by: Jerry C

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The arms that hold the head of the B and W Companion hitch part # BWRVK3710 are designed to be installed in various positions to allow for different height and offset settings.

If you check out the picture I attached you can see the different ways they can be installed which will show how the different offset would be accomplished.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We normally recommend short beds to use a slider like you mention for clearance issues. The B&W Companion Slider for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 with OEM prep package is not available yet. It is expected to be available September of 2019.…

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Answer 2

While it is recommended to use a sliding 5th wheel for a short bed truck so that you have plenty of clearance for sharp turns, it is not necessarily required as it depends on your truck and trailer configuration. If you are using the same trailer…

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Answer 3

There isn't a way to convert any portion of a B and W Patriot hitch like you have to a Companion that fits the OEM prep package of your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 so what you'd need is the entire Companion hitch assembly #BWRVK3710. This does give…

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Answer 4

Since your 5th wheel trailer has a tapered nose there is a good chance that you can use the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3710 in your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with prep package and 6-3/4' bed. However you will want to verify…

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Answer 5

Yes, you can install a 5th wheel hitch in the 5-3/4' bed of your 2021 Silverado 1500. However, because of the super short length of your bed you are going to be limited to two options that I have listed below. Option 1 is to use the Demco…

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Answer 6

In order to tow a fifth wheel trailer with a truck that has a 5-3/4' bed like the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, you'll have to use either a fixed hitch with rotating pin box or you can go with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer…

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Answer 7

For your 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 short bed, I recommend the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches #DM8552034-71. These are above bed rails, and is compatible with B&W, Curt, Draw-Tite,…

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Answer 8

In order to resist the chucking (fore and aft jarring movement) experienced, the swiveling skid plate is pretty stiff by design. The relatively gentle jarring experienced during hitching will not move the plate much at all but any chucking…

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Answer 9

When adjusting the height of a pin box such as #LC1191191 it is important to support the pin box when removing the bolts. I recommend 2 or 3 buddies to give you a hand and make sure no one is beneath the pin box while raising or lowering it. With the…

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Answer 10

The Trailair Rota-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box - Lippert 1621 or 1621HD - 18,000 lbs #LC328330 does require capture plates for the Demco Hijacker autoslide that is similar to the Pull Rite Autoslide you have. The measurement from the front of the plate to…

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Answer 11

Thanks for the information! I just spoke with my rep at Lippert and your 2022 Keystone Cougar has a 1621 pinbox. To replace it with a Curt Flex Air you will want item #LC328492. I have linked an installation video below.

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Answer 12

To drop the front of the pin box and thus lower the front of the fifth wheel, you'd need to RAISE the pin box, not lower it. Lowering the pin box would raise the height of the fifth wheel at the front. If you have an available set of holes at the…

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