What is Tallest Fifth Wheel Hitch to Fit OEM Rail Kit of 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 Long Bed

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I was wondering what is the best fifth wheel hitch to get for clearance over my truck bed I have a 2020 2500 silverado

asked by: Micah W

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Sounds like you are looking for the tallest fifth wheel hitch to fit the OEM rail kit of your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 which would be the B and W Companion hitch part # BWRVK3715 for a 25k hitch or the # BWRVK3705 for a 20k option.

This hitch is adjustable from 16-3/4" - 18-3/4" in height.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The 5th wheel hitches like the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3715 that will fit your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 are going to have height adjustability to help dial in the correct height for your 5th wheel trailer. On this B&W…

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Answer 2

Yes, the B&W Companion OEM part #BWRVK3715 is what you need for your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. This hitch was redesigned to fit the new puck system on the 2020 GM Trucks.

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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 OEM 5th…

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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 the…

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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 options.…

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Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Beds shorter than 8 foot do commonly need a slider hitch David, but a lot of modern fifth wheel trailers are now made with tapered noses to help and in a lot of cases a slider isn't required. So if the trailer you plan to tow has a tapered nose…

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Answer 9

Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower the…

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Answer 10

We have lift kits for trailer that easily add 2 inches to the height of the trailer. For that you'd want the part #RR23QX and you'd be set. I attached a picture that shows how it installs to give you an idea. This would be the easiest…

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As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 #C16130 and the Curt A20 #C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it…

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Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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What is Tallest Fifth Wheel Hitch to Fit OEM Rail Kit of 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 Long Bed

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