How Far Does The Pace Edwards Switchblade Stick Off Of The Bed Rails On A 2022 GMC Sierra 3500?

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How far into the bed do the rails protrude? My 5th wheel pin box has just a few inches of clearance when making turns.

asked by: Allen

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Expert Reply:

The Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover # PE63CV, which is a confirmed fir for your 2022 GMC Sierra 3500, will protrude 1/2" to 3/4" from the bed rails, and has a canister that measures 9-1/4 inches tall by 9-3/4 inches deep.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 2

I have the answer you are looking for. From your part number provided, you are talking about the Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover. Unfortunately, the #311-SWC95A17 does not fit your 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500. However, we do…

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Answer 3

For your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 short bed we do have a Pace Edwards Switchblade part #PE63CV as a confirmed fit. This is retractable like you are wanting as well.

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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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Answer 5

Yes, you can use a tonneau cover on your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3775 installed. The top of the hitch will sit between 17" and 19" above the factory mounting points inside your bed.…

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Answer 6

Ideally you want your trailer to be towed as level possible and still have at least 6 inches of clearance between overhang of the trailer and the bed rails of the truck. Since trucks tend to keep getting built taller and taller this can prove to be…

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Answer 7

The weight of the Pace Edwards Switchblade #PE66QJ is 68 pounds. As far as as your question about the height of the cover installed on the side rails, it sits just shy of 1/8 of an inch. With this measurement, it truly depends on the height of your…

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Answer 8

The Bestop EZ Fold Folding Tonneau Cover part #B1614001 which is a fit for a 2008 Ford F-250 with 6-3/4' bed will sit about 3/4" above the bed while flat. Therefore, while folded up the cover should sit around 2-1/4" - 2-3/4" above…

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Answer 9

The Pace Edwards SwitchBlade Hard Tonneau Cover - Retractable - Aluminum #311-SWD7833 has a roller canister that is 9-1/4 inches tall by 9-3/4 inches deep. It will sit on your 2014 Ram 3500 dually bed rails and you'll have about a 1/2 inch to 3/4…

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Answer 10

In regards to the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch part #BWRVK3775, the hitch head height is listed as 17" - 19" which is measured from the bed floor to the top of the skid plate. I don't think this will cause many issues with a…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

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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