Does 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 Short Bed Need Slider Hitch To Tow 5th Wheel Trailer?
Question:
I have a 2022 GMC sierra 2500 short bed and am wondering if I need to use a sliding hitch or not for towing my 5th wheel trailer. I have the oem puck system option on the truck.
asked by: Jim K
Expert Reply:
It is possible that you can get away with a fixed 5th wheel hitch in your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 with the OEM puck system, but typically this is only possible when the trailer has a rotating pin box or really tapered nose to allow for more cab-to-trailer clearance.
If your trailer has one of these then a fixed hitch such as the B&W Companion # BWRVK3710 would work perfectly. I really like the B&W hitches due to them being the best on the market, made in America, and being very strong which has made them so popular. If your trailer has a rotating pin box you will need wedge # SWW-06 as well.
If your trailer has a tapered nose I recommend using the below formula to check your clearance:
(A + B) - C = Clearance
A = Distance from center of fifth wheel hitch jaw to truck cab
B = Offset used (slider clearance or Sidewinder offset) This is 0 since a fixed hitch is being used.
C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half)
4" or more of clearance is needed to be able to make a full 90 degree turn without issues.
If your trailer does not have a tapered nose and you get a clearance measurement of less than 4" you will be better off going with a slider hitch, the B&W Companion Slider # BWRVK3775 to avoid any cab-to-trailer clearance issues.
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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
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels
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- Fifth Wheel King Pin
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- B and W 5th Wheel
- 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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