Best Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 with OEM Rail Kit Towing Jayco Fifth Wheel
Question:
I have ordered a new gmc 2500hd 6-3/4’ bed. So cannot measure it yet! With 5th wheel prep package 1. Currently have 2015 Chevy 2500 6 -1/2’ bed truck. Have Reese slider hitch that I’ve never used the slider function with my current camper. Pin location is 40.5” from glass of truck bed. As mounted into truck a couple inches ahead of axle centerline 2. Does anyone know where pin location would be with a fixed BandW companion fixed position hitch? Would I gain much clearance? 3. I realize safe bet is buy a slider hitch, I realize I can measure clearance etc. which would show too close to do 90 turn now. But paying $600 extra for a heavier hitch to move around hurts the wallet and my back! 4. Also…who knows exactly what camper could be in our future. Most new ones seem to have curved noses.
asked by: Larry B
Helpful Expert Reply:
Since you plan to remove the hitch fairly often I would recommend going with a hitch that fits directly to the OEM rail kit of the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 as that will lower the amount of components that would need to get removed and installed in the bed of the truck. Plus it's less to store in your garage. So for a hitch I would recommend the B and W Companion hitch part # BWRVK3710 for a few reasons. One being that this is widely considered the nicest hitch in terms of ride quality and overall build quality, another reason is that it breaks down into smaller sections easier than other hitches so it's easier to install and remove.
This is a fixed hitch which would be a better choice than a slider hitch since you said you never used the slider mechanism of your last hitch. This saves you weight and cost plus the fixed hitches are quieter since there are fewer moving parts.
I attached a review video link for this hitch installed in a similar Sierra 2500 as well.
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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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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
more information >
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Larry B.
1/17/2022
I have ordered a new gmc 2500hd 6-3/4’ bed. So cannot measure it yet! With 5th wheel prep package 1. Currently have 2015 Chevy 2500 6 -1/2’ bed truck. Have Reese slider hitch that I’ve never used the slider function with my current camper. Pin location is 40.5” from glass of truck bed. As mounted into truck a couple inches ahead of axle centerline 2. Does anyone know where pin location would be with a fixed BandW companion fixed position hitch? Would I gain much clearance? 3. I realize safe bet is buy a slider hitch, I realize I can measure clearance etc. which would show too close to do 90 turn now. But paying $600 extra for a heavier hitch to move around hurts the wallet and my back! 4. Also…who knows exactly what camper could be in our future. Most new ones seem to have curved noses.