Fixed or Sliding B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch For 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 w/ Puck System
Question:
Should I go with the fixed or sliding Companion 5th wheel for my 2023 silverado 3500? i have the factory puck system if that helps.
asked by: Carla
Expert Reply:
This all depends on your bed size, if you have the 8 foot long bed, go with the fixed Companion, but for the standard/short 6-3/4 foot bed, I recommend you go with the sliding Companion. Both the fixed and sliding hitch will fit the pucks of your 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500, but putting the fixed hitch in a short bed leaves open the possibility of the trailer making contact with your cab on tight turns.
So, unless you are 100 percent sure you won't need the sliding feature of the Companion, the best thing to do is the sliding hitch for the short bed and the fixed hitch for the long bed. The correct part numbers for the Companions that fit your '23 Silverado with the pucks are the following:
- Fixed Hitch (Long Bed): B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3710 or 25,000 lbs # BWRVK3715
- Sliding Hitch (Standard/Short Bed): B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3775
Also, please note there is the option for 20k and 25k capacities for the fixed hitch, but the sliding hitch only comes in the 20k capacity.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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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 >
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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
more information >
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