Comparing 2019 Chevy 3500 OEM Compatible 5th Wheel Hitch for Biggest Trailer
Question:
i have a 2019 chevy silverado long bed dualy diesel allison trans with hitch prep i want to be able to tow the biggest and baddest trailer with no worries so i want to make sure i get the right hitch whats the difference between the bwrvk 3700 and 3705 i see the rating one is 20000 and the other is 25000 whitch one do you recommend and allso how do you keep people from stealing the thing it looks so easy to remove thanks i would be greatfull for your advice
asked by: Francis N
Helpful Expert Reply:
The difference you asked about you already stated. The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs # BWRVK3705 is rated for 5,000 lbs more than the other hitch. It will be a stronger option with less limitations due to that. The lock that will work with the hitch to secure it is the Master Lock Padlock # ML4140LH for a single lock or, if you want to lock both sides of the Companion, you can use the Master Lock keyed alike # ML312KA.
The hole for the pins that you will replace with locks is 3/8 inch. Some have use the Python Adjustable Cable Lock - 6' Cable # 8419DPF for this as well.
If you want the absolute strongest hitch option, the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 27,000 lbs # RP30895 is rated 2,000 lbs higher total. This hitch will use lock # ML4140LH with 1/4 inch shackle to secure it.
Products Referenced in This Question
Master Lock Python Cable Lock - Vinyl Coated Steel - Adjustable Length - Up to 6' Long
- Cable Locks
- Utility Lock
- Keyed Unique
- Steel
- 6 Feet Long
- Master Lock
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Master Lock Laminated Steel Padlock- 1-15/16" Wide - 3/8" Shackle - Blue - Keyed Alike
- Padlocks
- Universal Application Padlock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- 3/8 Inch Diameter
- Master Lock
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 27,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 6750 lbs Vertical Load
- 27000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 20 Inch Tall
- Reese
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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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