How to Mount a Patriot Slider in the Bed of a 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 w/ OEM Towing Prep Package

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Have a Demco above bed adapter model 6194 and making sure BWRVK3270 works on it. Thanks

asked by: Robert L

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider item # BWRVK3270 is compatible with the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter item # DM6194.

The Patriot attaches to the industry standard rails that the Demco adapter provides. I have linked a review video below.

Don't forget your lube plate. The Lube Plate for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10" Diameter item # RP83002 will prevent scratches on your fifth-wheel's skid plate and ease trailer hookup.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter like part #RP85FR is an excellent option for a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500, even models with the short bed. That said, on short bed models it is possible you will have restricted turning…

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Answer 2

There is going to be a bit of movement with the kingpin inside of the locking jaws on the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #BWRVK3370 as it does need to rotate while turning but there aren't any adjustments for this. That said,…

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Answer 3

The Reese Goose Box #RP85FR will generally have the same clearance as a standard pin box, so this will depend on the bed size of your truck and the end of the camper or trailer you are pulling. It is recommended that these be used with a long bed…

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Answer 4

There are two horizontal positions that the B and W Patriot Slider part #BWRVK3270 can be in when installing in a set of fifth wheel rails. The forward-most position of the hitch head will get you the closest to the center between the rails. It will…

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Answer 5

The 46 inch cab to gooseneck ball measurement that you mentioned for the new short bed 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 is quite a bit longer than on previous models. There is a decent chance that you will have sufficient cab clearance when making sharper turns…

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Answer 6

The Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter part #RP85FR is an excellent option to help free up space in the truck bed, eliminate having to move in/out a heavy hitch, as well as making the hookup process much easier. It can be…

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Answer 7

The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3270 that you referenced weighs 220 lbs total. It comes apart in a few sections though to make install and removal a bit easier. I attached a review video for more info on the hitch as well.

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Answer 8

I spoke with my contact at B&W who confirmed that the slider rods on the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #BWRVK3270 do need to be lubricated after they are clean. You will also want to lubricate the top surface of the coupler,…

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Answer 9

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3700 is perfectly compatible with cushioned pin boxes like your MORryde RP072-1621HD, so the clunking you're experiencing isn't related to the two components being incompatible. With…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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