How To Measure to Determine Whether Or Not Sliding Hitch is Needed on 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500
Question:
Can I use non slider hitch? What hitch? Puck system moved 2 inches farther back for 2021. Is there way to measure things on truck and camper to know if non slider hitch will not hit truck cab in sharp turn? Thanks
asked by: Chris K
Expert Reply:
You can take some measurements to determine whether or not you'll need a sliding hitch. You will measure from the center of the hitch jaws forward to the back of the truck cab and then you'll want to measure the width of the trailer nose.
Using the formula: (A+B)-C= Clearance
A= distance from center of hitch jaws to cab
B= sliding hitch movement (in this case it's 0")
C= width of trailer nose divided by 2 (so 1/2 the width)
As long as this number is +4 or greater, you'll have the clearance you're needing and can use a fixed hitch like the Curt # C16064. If you get anything smaller than 4 then you'll need to use a sliding hitch like the # BWRVK3775, which is the only hitch designed to fit in the OEM pucks on the 2021 Silverado 2500.
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
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- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
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- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer 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
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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