Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 w/ Factory Puck System

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Do you make a fifth wheel hitch for it yet? 2020 Sierra 2500 w/ pucks.

asked by: Mike D

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Expert Reply:

We don't manufacture hitches, but we do offer fits for the 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 with the tow/prep package. If you click the provided link, you can see what's available.

Because your truck has a short bed, you'll want to use a sliding fifth wheel hitch. An automatically sliding option is available from Demco, the Hijacker Autoslide is avilable as part # DM8550034 and you'd also need the adpater plate as part # DM6333. The Hijacker Autoslide features a single piece jaw for a superior ride and the ability of release and slide rearward without the driver needing to leave the truck cab.

If the lack of an autosliding feature isn't a deal breaker, the B&W Companion, part # BWRVK3775 would be an excellent choice. This hitch doesn't need an adapter, and would drop directly into the pucks and be ready to go after an initial adjustment. The Companion doesn't automatically slide, but it does offer a 1 inch thick jaw system that holds the fifth wheel king pin very tight for an excellent ride.

I've linked to some install and product demonstration videos that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Just the head on the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #RP30890 that you referenced weighs about 48 pounds. The base and legs weigh 105 pounds. This 20K fifth-wheel hitch is confirmed to fit your 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500 that features the factory…

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There is an easy way to figure out how to determine what height setting a fifth wheel hitch such as the Reese M5 #RP30890 needs to be in your 2019 GMC Sierra 2500, just keep in mind you will need five to six inches of space from your Silverado's…

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Answer 3

The Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package part #RP30890 is an excellent option for a 2018 GMC Sierra 3500. It has a wrap-around jaw design which will grip the kingpin tightly therefore reducing the amount of slop which…

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Answer 4

I highly recommend the Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch for your 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 with the factory puck system because of its unique jaw system that optimizes the amount of contact it has with your king pin and its settings which allow more height…

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Answer 5

We tend to stick with the safe side of things and just recommend using a sliding 5th wheel hitch if you don't have an 8' bed, but we have heard and seen people 5th wheel tow just fine using a non-sliding hitch on a 6-3/4' bed. We've…

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The Curt OEM Fifth Wheel Adapter Rails #C88KR fits the factory puck system on your 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 and supports the industry-standard rails, but I cannot confirm fitment with the B&W Patriot Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3270. As you…

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Answer 7

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 options.…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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 a…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

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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