Can Fixed 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used In 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 With Short Bed?

Question:

I have a 2022 Chevy silverado 2500 with the OEM prep package and am needing a 5th wheel hitch. Can I use a fixed hitch or do I need a slider hitch?

asked by: Josh L

Expert Reply:

If your 5th wheel trailer does not have a rotating pin box I recommend going with a sliding 5th wheel hitch such as the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3775 which will fit directly in the OEM puck system in your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. This is due to that fact that when towing a 5th wheel trailer with a truck that has a bed less than 8' you will likely not be able to make very sharp turns without the trailer contacting the cab of your truck, so a sliding hitch like the # BWRVK3775 that gives an additional 12" of clearance when making sharp turns is ideal.

Now if your trailer has a rotating pin box then you will want a fixed 5th wheel hitch like the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C47FR with Wedge # C16991 to keep the king pin from rotating inside the hitch.

expert reply by: Samuel C