Recommended Fixed 5th Wheel Hitch For A 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 With A Short Bed

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I have a new 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 Crew cab, standard Bed. Specs say this is a 6 9 bed. I am a proud owner of a new Grand Design 2022 303 RLS 5th. Wheel. I have not picked it up yet and need some help. What is the best Hitch for me and will I have any clearance issues on turns. I do not want a Slider. Thanks for your support

asked by: Mike B

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The best 5th wheel hitch for your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 with the short/standard bed will depend on if you have the factory pucks in the bed or not. If you don't, the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs # RP30928 and Rail Kit # RP30035-522 would be a great option.

Now if you do have the factory pucks in your bed, I highly recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3715. This is American made and also rated up to 25,000 pounds. This will also secure into the factory pucks quickly and easily. If you have the pucks, go with this one. It is a little more expensive, but B&W hitches are built to last and I have never had an issue with one.

With all that being said, both of these are fixed hitches and can be used in the short/standard bed, but the clearance will not be enough to make tight turns. Typically when using a fixed 5th wheel hitch in a bed that is shorter than 8 feet, you will also need a rotating king pin, like the Reese # RP34FR as an example. This moves the pivoting point back from the hitch, which does give you a lot better clearance, but you will also need something like the Sidewinder Wedge Kit for B&W # RP74FR to lock the king pin in place and allow it to pivot properly. For the Reese option you'd want Wedge # RP44FR.

As a side note, you can also go with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550035 and # DM6333 puck adapter if you have the factory pucks, or the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550037 and # DR37FR under-bed system if you do not have the pucks. This is a 21,000 pound capacity sliding hitch, but it is not one that you need to get out and operate. It gets to a certain point when turning and will actually slide by itself. This is an expensive option, but it is also American made and very easy to use.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

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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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

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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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 6

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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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 11

A wedge is needed, yes, and the Lippert Turning Point pin box does come with a universal wedge, but it is not a very good fit with the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710. So I highly recommend instead using the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth…

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Answer 12

Yes you are - all 5th wheel hitches are going to require some type of rails in order to be used. So you'd need #DM8552016-71 for your 2006 Dodge Ram.

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