Is A Sliding Hitch Needed For 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 With A 6-3/4 Bed?
Question:
I have a 2022 Sierra 3500 Denali with the Duramax turbo diesel engine and a standard bed. Do I really need a sliding 5th wheel hitch for this? Really do not want to get one as it takes up so much more space.
asked by: Darrin
Expert Reply:
You do not need a sliding hitch like the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550034 for your 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 with the 6-3/4' bed.
You can used a fixed hitch like B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3710, however, you'll also need a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder # RP34FR. Using a rotating pin box will alleviate the need for a sliding hitch, because the Sidewinder will give you the turning clearance you'd get from a sliding hitch.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Provides Turning Clearance
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Rotating Turret
- Fabex 663
- Fabex 665
- Lippert 0719
- Lippert 1621
- Lippert 1621HD
- M and M 663
- M and M 665
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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