Recommended Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500
Question:
I am looking at upgrading to a fifth wheel camper and I am kinda confused on the correct hitch for my truck. We are looking at a 2023 Cougar 29RLI and I have a 2020 Chevy 2500 with the 6foot 8inch bed with OEM prep package. The sales people told me with the design of the cap a slider was not needed, other people say you need a slider with a short bed. Some people say with the new Chevy puck placement a slider setup will hit the tailgate. So looking for some good advice on a hitch setup. I really like the BandW hitches but open for anything. Thanks
asked by: Dwayne B
Expert Reply:
Since your Silverado has the shorter bed it is highly recommended to use a sliding hitch over a standard fixed one. No matter what size the cap on your trailer is, this will give you more clearance when backing up or making tight turns.
I saw you were looking at the standard B&W Companion item # BWRVK3710. B&W makes the best and most reliable 5th wheel hitches in the towing industry. The same reliable hitch is also available with a slider base that attaches directly to your puck system. It is the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider item # BWRVK3775.
The Companion Slider has a 20,000 lbs capacity and will give you 12" of travel for making tight turns and backing. This hitch will not come close to hitting your tailgate. I have linked a review video and a couple of pictures below so you can see what this hitch will look like installed in a truck similar to your own.
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Products Referenced in This Question
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
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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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