What Is An OEM Prep Package And How Do I Know If I Have It
Question:
Hello, I have a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 and looking to install a 5th wheel hitch. I see that the various products reference an OEM Prep Pkg. Products are packaged for either with or without the OEM Prep Pkg. Can you tell me what the OEM prep package consists of and how to tell if my vehicle may have it?
asked by: Matt G
Expert Reply:
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 Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3775 you were looking at has four puck style feet that drop into the pucks and a lever on each leg that simply turns to lock or unlock the leg in the puck.
The prep package will typically also come with an in-bed 7-way to make connecting your 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer easier to do.
If you don't have the in-bed puck system from the factory then you will have to go with a gooseneck/turnoverball hitch, like # BWGNRK1020-5W, or a set of base rails, like # BWRVK2505, since there isn't an aftermarket puck system available for your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The in-bed 7-way you can easily install yourself with part # HM54FR.
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- B and W
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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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Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole and 4-Pole Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 6 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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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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