Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for the GM Factory Puck System

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I have a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500HD, short bed. I do not need a slider. What is the difference between the BMRVK3700 and the BMRVK3710? . What do you recommend?

asked by: Andy B

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Expert Reply:

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch item # BWRVK3700 fits the GM puck system from 2015 - 2019 trucks.

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch item # BWRVK3710 fits the GM puck system for 2020 - current trucks.

Both of these Companion hitches have a 20,000 lbs capacity. If your 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 has the factory puck system you will need item # BWRVK3710.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

There's an issue with the Reese M5 item #RP26FR that is easily fixed so it will be compatible with a tonneau cover. The handle that comes with the hitch sticks straight up for some reason. If you change it to the Low Profile Handle for Reese M5…

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Answer 2

For a great Curt 5th-wheel hitch for your 6-3/4 foot bed on your 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 with OEM prep, I recommend the Curt A20 #C16541. This hitch comes with a 20k weight capacity and comes with a superior jaw design than sliding jaw…

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Answer 3

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This 5th…

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Answer 4

For a Lippert 4,400 lb trailer axle the correct bearing kit is the part #BK2-100 which includes inner bearing #L68149, inner race #L68111, outer bearing #L44649, outer race #L44610, grease seal #58846, a cotter pin and a tang washer.

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Answer 5

If the B and W Companion hitch is the #BWRVK3600 which fits the OEM rail kit of a Ram truck it can be used with a pivoting pin box like the Turning Point but if the hitch attaches to a gooseneck hitch via a center post then it can not be used with it…

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Answer 6

A wedge is needed, yes, and the Lippert Turning Point pin box does come with a universal wedge, but it is not a very good fit with the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710. So I highly recommend instead using the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth…

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Answer 7

In regards to a Curt 5th Wheel Hitch, the weight capacity comes from the head not the base so in order to upgrade from a Curt A16 Hitch like part #C16521 to a Curt A20 or Curt A25 Slider you'd a new head, the Curt A20 Head part #C16540 or the…

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Answer 8

You will definitely want to use a wedge when towing because the wedge locks the king pin in place and moves the pivot point back 22 inches allowing you to make turns with the fifth wheel. If your Husky 15K hitch in the truck has dual jaws, the…

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Answer 9

We still recommend the use of a slider in all standard/short bed trucks. That being said, the new GM trucks like your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 do have a slightly longer bed than the typical standard bed. The best thing you can do is to measure to see if…

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Answer 10

That's a good question because it can be confusing, but the Curt Q16 fifth wheel hitch technically no longer exists, as it was discontinued and replaced by the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16120. The A16 hitch used to be compatible with a…

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Answer 11

The Reese Revolution pin box will not work with the B&W companion that uses the gooseneck underbed hitch for the base. It puts too much force on the under body for that combination. If you want to use an underbody rail kit, I recommend the…

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Answer 12

Since you have a long bed truck, it doesn't really matter one way or the other if you lock out the Revolution/Sidewinder like the #RP34FR so the king pin rotates at the hitch, rather than the rotation happening occurring at the turret where the…

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