Adapter to Install B and W Patriot Fixed Hitch in Bed of 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 with OEM Pucks

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I have a patriot 18k non slider in a dodge. Currently I have a reese frame that goes into the puck system in the dodge long bedand I attach the patriot to that. I am looking at a 2022 gmc 3500 long bed that has the gmc puck system in it. What do I need to attach my patriot hitch to the gmc puck system

asked by: Gordon

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To install your fixed B and W Patriot fifth wheel hitch # BWRVK3200 in the bed of your 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 that has the OEM pucks you'd just need the GM Rail Kit adapter part # C88KR. This adapter provides the standard rails your Patriot hitch needs.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey David, so the Reese part number 30118 is related to a hitch that was designed to fit above bed fifth wheel rails so to use it with your 2024 GMC Sierra that has the in bed puck system you would want the rail kit adapter part #C88KR.

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Answer 2

Congrats on the new truck! You won't have to swap our your Curt Q20 Hitch but you will need to use an adapter because GM changed the puck pattern in 2020. The correct adapter is the Item #C88KR you were looking at. This will mount directly to the…

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Answer 3

I wish I had better news but your B and W Patriot Slider hitch is the ONLY hitch that the GM rail kit adapters that fit your 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 will not work with. This is true for the Curt and Demco adapters so your best and only real option is a…

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Answer 4

You can definitely still use your 18K B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3255 with the puck system on your new 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500 but using the Curt Adapter Rails #C88KR. These rails anchor to the puck system and provide the ISR…

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Answer 5

The Reese Elite and Reese M5 5th Wheel Hitches are completely different and the Replacement Legs item #RP86FR would not fit on the Elite series. The Replacement Legs for Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item #RP86FR have a center to center spacing of…

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Answer 6

Since the Curt GM rail kit adapter part #C88KR has the wider fifth wheel slots it would be perfectly compatible with the B and W Patriot Slider fifth wheel hitch #BWRVK3270.

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Answer 7

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 8

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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Answer 9

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 10

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs #AL57541 does take up the same space as the Curt 19419346 5th wheel bracket kit for your 2024 GMC Sierra 3500. The only way to remedy this is to use the…

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Answer 11

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 12

Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower the…

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