Is A Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Needed For A 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 Standard Bed

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I have a 2022 GMC 2500 standard bed. Do I need a slider?

asked by: Steve

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Yes, you will want to use a sliding fifth wheel hitch since your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 has a standard sized bed. This will help prevent the nose of your 5th wheel from coming into contact with the cab of your bed when making turns. The only exemption to this would be if your 5th wheel trailer has a rotating pin box, in which case you would need to use a fixed hitch.

If your Sierra has the factory puck system then you will need the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3775. This hitch features 12 inches of fore/aft movement and will drop right into the puck system for a simple and quick installation.

If your Sierra does not have the factory puck system then you will instead need the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3400-5W along with the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1020-5W. This underbed kit will allow you to drop in the hitch for a simple and quick installation as well as allow you to use a gooseneck hitch ball to tow gooseneck trailers.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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In 2020 GM changed the factory rail kit design for their trucks from the previous years. The 2020 and 2021 rail kits are the same so the B and W Companion part #BWRVK3715 would fit either a 2020 or 2021.

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Answer 3

Yes, you will want to use a sliding fifth wheel hitch for your 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 that has a standard sized bed. Using a sliding hitch will prevent the nose of your 5th wheel trailer from coming in contact with the cab or your bed when making…

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The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 5

The shipping weight of the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3305 is 152 lbs so it will be just under that after you remove the packaging. Although it is still pretty hefty, the head unit part #BWRVC3006 can easily be removed off of the…

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Answer 6

You are right about the 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed being slightly longer than the 2016 models; according to Chevy, the 2020 short bed is 82.25 inches while the 2016 short bed is 78.9 inches. That isn't enough of a difference to negate…

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Answer 7

Thanks for reaching out! The Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider #DM29GV will fit your 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 short bed with the OEM puck package. The reason is currently says it won't fit is because our fitguide team is bringing the new 2023…

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

The Furrion camera system we have is a closed system and would not be compatible with the in-dash display so you would need to purchase GM's camera system to be able to connect to your display instead of having another monitor. If you do end up…

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Answer 10

Yes, the B&W Companion OEM part #BWRVK3715 is what you need for your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. This hitch was redesigned to fit the new puck system on the 2020 GM Trucks.

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Answer 11

You will not need a sliding hitch like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3770 you currently have. A sliding hitch is needed on a short bed truck because of the positioning of where the hitch will be mounted, in relation to the cab of your truck and it…

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Answer 12

We do not offer the Pullrite brand but in my research it does appear to compare to our Demco Hijacker AutoSlide like #DM8550024. Both the B&W and Demco 5th wheel hitches are great for the short bed user. What will make the difference is the…

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