Correct Replacement Base for a B&W Companion On a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 W/ OEM Pucks

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will part number BWRVB3705 fit my 2024 gmc 2500?

asked by: Steve B

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Expert Reply:

No, the Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC # BWRVB3705 is not going to work with your 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. You're going to want the Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC # BWRVB3715 instead.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

You can use B&W Replacement Base #BWRVB3705 to convert your 20K or 25K Companion 5th wheel hitch from the Ford factory setup to the GM factory setup. The hitch head assembly will transfer right over to the new base and give you the same hitch as…

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Answer 2

B and W does make a Companion hitch that fits the OEM rail kit of your 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 with the part #BWRVK3715 which has a 25k capacity. For just the base of this we have the part #BWRVB3715 as well.

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

While the Sliding B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3270 will not fit on the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter #DM6333 I would recommend going with the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3775. This will fit into the factory puck…

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Answer 10

While it is recommended to use a sliding 5th wheel for a short bed truck so that you have plenty of clearance for sharp turns, it is not necessarily required as it depends on your truck and trailer configuration. If you are using the same trailer…

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Answer 11

The Ford OEM puck system is different than the Chevrolet/GMC OEM puck system therefore, you can't use a 5th wheel hitch from one in the other. The Ford OEM system has pucks which are much closer together than on the Chevrolet/GMC OEM system. The…

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Answer 12

If you have the Gooseneck versions of the Curt CrossWing ( #C92DR or #C32DR) you unfortunately would not be able to use the Rota-Flex with it. The pivoting head causing too much strain for the single point of contact you have with a gooseneck hitch.…

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