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Adapting B&W Patriot 5TH Wheel Hitch For GM Factory Puck System On a 2023 GMC Sierra 3500HD  

Updated 07/08/2024 | Published 11/12/2022

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I have a BW Patriot rail style hitch. I just bought a new GMC 3500HD. Will my Patriot head fit on this Companion puck style base? Do you have a Patriot puck system base? Thanks

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I do have a way you can use your B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3255 on your 2023 GMC Sierra 3500HD with the factory puck/prep in bed hitch system. The Patriot Head # BWRVC3200 is only compatible with the Patriot line and not the Companion. The Adapter Rails # C88KR will mount to the 4 outer mounting points in your bed and provide you with the mounts for your Patriot 5th wheel hitch. Do note this will raise the hitch 2-1/2" so you may need to lower your hitch head height to maintain the ride height on your trailer.

If you do not want the adapter and prefer a new hitch we do have the B&W Companion for your factory mounts in a 20K # BWRVK3710 or 25K # BWRVK3715.

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Colt

7/7/2024

I also have a 2022 Chevy that has a patriot sliding hitch and thinking of buying a new truck and would like to use my patriot hitch but the item you mentioned says not compatible with a patriot is that true.

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Bud M.

7/8/2024

@Colt With the unique design of the B&W Patriot Sliding 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3270 it is not compatible with rail adapters to fit a factory puck system. If you stay with a newer GM truck and factory puck system you would need to look at the Companion Slider # BWRVK3775. This will not need any adapters.
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