Recommended Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a Short Bed Truck w/ a Reese Elite Puck System

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Recommended 5th wheel hitch for factory puck in 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500HD crew cab short bed?

asked by: Jim B

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The factory puck system for Chevy did not come out until 2016 so you most likely have the Reese Elite Underbed system. It is similar but the pattern is different. The Reese Elite uses the same pattern on their puck system as Ford does.

With this in mind, you will want the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider item # BWRVK3370. This hitch has the Ford legs at the bottom of the slider. It will drop right down into the Reese Elite pucks for a secure connection. The Companion Slider has a 20,000 lbs capacity and will give you 12" of travel for making tight turns and backing.

I really like the Companion because of its 1" thick dual jaws that will give you a 360-degree jaw to kingpin contact. This system minimizes the chucking, jarring and noise that can occur when towing a fifth wheel trailer. This not only provides a more secure connection but also a quieter more comfortable towing experience.

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # BWRVK3670 weighs 300 lbs and is made in the USA. I have linked an installation and review video below that will show you what the Companion Slider looks like installed.

To make towing with a 5th wheel easier I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long item # C56000. This harness puts a 7-way connector in the bed of your truck and allows you to keep the one on your bumper. This makes hooking up to your 5th wheel trailer easier and more convenient.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

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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The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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Answer 5

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Answer 6

The Patriot Slider part #BWRVK3270 might be a bit more noisy than the Companion slider part #BWRVK3400 due to the increased number of mounting points, 4 at the corners vs. 1 in the center. Probably not that noticeable and certainly not something…

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Yes, you are going to also need the Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes #DM6171 when using the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #DM8550040 with your Road Armor pin box. For a suspension enhancement I…

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Yes, the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #BWRVK3400-5W has a fully articulating head that can move side-to-side and front-to-back to help reduce chucking and bouncing from uneven terrain.

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