Do I Need a 5th Wheel Slider In My 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 w/ OEM Prep Package and Short Bed
Question:
I have a 2022 Chevy 2500 with the puck system in the bed. It is the standard size truck bed, do I need a slider to tow my 5th wheel trailer?
asked by: Tyler A
Expert Reply:
We still recommend the use of a slider in all standard/short bed trucks. That being said, the new GM trucks like your 2022 Chevrolet 2500 do have a slightly longer bed than the typical standard bed. The best thing you can do is to measure to see if you have the proper clearance needed without a slider. You can do this by taking A = Distance from center of fifth wheel hitch jaw to truck cab and subtracting C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half). So A - C= your clearance. You need at least 4" of clearance to safely make a 90 degree turn.
If you take your measurements and do not have the proper clearance, I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3775. This hitch is sourced and made in the USA and will drop into the factory puck system for an easy installation. It has a rail free design that will allow for full use of your truck bed when the hitch is removed and 3 Height settings so that you can be sure it fits your needs.
I also recommend the Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness # HM54FR. This is going to allow you to move your 7-way plug up into the bed of your truck while maintaining use of the factory 7-way at the rear of your vehicle. This is going to allow for a much easier hook up of your 5th wheels wiring.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole and 4-Pole Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 6 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
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
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Shop: B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Shop: Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box - Lippert 1621 and 1621 HD - 21,000 lbs - 3.5K TW
- Shop: Lippert 1621SHD 5th Wheel Pin Box - 21,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Shop: Gooseneck Hitch
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Shop: Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Search Results: 5th wheel king pin
- Search Results: b&w companion
- Search Results: reese sidewinder
- Search Results: 5th wheel hitch
- Q&A: Can a Reese Sidewinder be Used with a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: Use of 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Hitch
- Q&A: How to Use a Sidewinder with a B and W Companion Hitch
- Q&A: Can a Sidewinder be Used with a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch in a 2014 Ram 3500
- Q&A: 5th Wheel Wedge for Use with Reese Revolution Pin Box and B&W Companion Hitch
- Video: B and W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Installation - 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 BWRVK3710
- Video: Review of B and W Fifth Wheel - Fixed Fifth Wheel - BWRVK3775
- Search Results: slider hitch
- Q&A: What 5th Wheel Hitches Are Confirmed to Fit My 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- Q&A: Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed with OEM Rail Kit
- Article: 4 Steps to Choosing Your 5th Wheel Pin Box
- Search Results: reese gooseneck and fifth wheel adapters
- Search Results: sidewinder wedge
- Video: Choosing the Best Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Video: B and W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch with Slider Installation - 2022 GMC Sierra 2500
on Fifth Wheel Hitch
