Do I Need a Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 w/ a 6-1/2' Bed?
Question:
2022 Chevy Silverado custom 2500 with standard bed 6.5 do I need the slider or can I use the regular patriot?
asked by: Geoffrey D
Expert Reply:
Since your 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 has the shorter 6-1/2' bed you are going to want to use the sliding B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # BWRVK3270. Without the slider you won't be able to make tight turns or back up without hitting your 5th wheel trailer.
If you need a set of 5th wheel rails, I recommend the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails item # BWRVK2503. These are custom fit and install in predrilled holes in your Silverado's frame.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- B and W
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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