First off I just got done installing the hitch and I hooked on my 35ft fith wheel trailer and went for a ride with windows down sun roof open and not a single rattle , clank , or noise from the bed of the truck with this hitch . It was easy to assemble but I did have one spot where the paint got chipped on the slider during shipping so I just touched it up . Very satisfied with hitch it latches automatically when you back in to it and the slider part works like it should .
We love our Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch W/r16 Slider that we purchased last year through etrailer.com. This hitch is a top quality, well-made hitch. It's very easy to hitch and unhitch. We couldn't be happier.
by: Michael 03/05/20202020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Great hitch, fit right in. Only thing that needs improved are the instruction. The instructions were for an older model and unclear in certain areas.
Other than the instructions, it's awesome and I would recommend it to anyone even considering a 5th wheel
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by: Terry05/17/20202020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Great product. Good assembly instructions. Shipped promptly and no damage. Good packaging
Got the order fast,went together great , will try it this coming weekend
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by: Michael 03/05/20202020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Great hitch, fit right in. Only thing that needs improved are the instruction. The instructions were for an older model and unclear in certain areas.
Other than the instructions, it's awesome and I would recommend it to anyone even considering a 5th wheel
Product was as advertised. With a standard 6.5ft box on my truck I was always worried about the front of my 5th wheel hitting the cab while getting into some of the tight turns needed for some camping spaces. This hitch has eliminated that worry. As a bonus with the hitch in the rearward position I can now easily see the hitch while hooking up the RV.
Very happy with the speed in which etrailer processed and shipped this hitch.
Got the order fast,went together great , will try it this coming weekend
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by: Michael 03/05/20202020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Great hitch, fit right in. Only thing that needs improved are the instruction. The instructions were for an older model and unclear in certain areas.
Other than the instructions, it's awesome and I would recommend it to anyone even considering a 5th wheel
Got the order fast,went together great , will try it this coming weekend
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by: Michael 03/05/20202020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Great hitch, fit right in. Only thing that needs improved are the instruction. The instructions were for an older model and unclear in certain areas.
Other than the instructions, it's awesome and I would recommend it to anyone even considering a 5th wheel
Hitch arrived two days after I ordered it! It was a breeze to assemble and install. Coupling and uncoupling is much simpler and the red-yellow-green indicators are a real plus. The first time I used it to tow, I was amazed at how much less movement there was of the kingpin in the jaws compared to my previous hitch.
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by: Revbucco01/05/2017
The only problem I encountered was with UPS. First, they ignored a request not to deliver early and second they left my hitch on the porch where it was rained on....
The Curt Hitch was exactly as promised and the earliest installation I have done in a long time. It was simple and quick to install and fit my existing rails without a hitch (no pun intended). It will be a couple of weeks before I will be able to test it but it is a great looking hitch and looks like it will live up to all the reviews.
etrailer shipped this quick! I received notification that it would be delivered the next day and I did not purchase one day service and assumed it would not be delivered until after the holidays. The is the reason I contacted UPS and paid to have the service date changed, which UPS ignored and delivered anyways. I strongly recommend etrailer and will be using them again in the future.
I'm sad reese is made in CHINA! the one leg is not drilled on both sides, i can fix it myself Etrailer is awesome!
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by: Matthew06/26/2023
Love the hitch. Hooks up easily and solid. Gives plenty of clearance. Only downside is it’s very noisy and you really feel the trailer. But for the price and weight it’s still 5 stars. Going to go up to a highway payload truck and will be getting the B&W companion for that. Not a reflection of the performance of this hitch though
Got the order fast,went together great , will try it this coming weekend
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by: Michael 03/05/20202020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Great hitch, fit right in. Only thing that needs improved are the instruction. The instructions were for an older model and unclear in certain areas.
Other than the instructions, it's awesome and I would recommend it to anyone even considering a 5th wheel
We have the Anderson Hitch installed on our 2017 Ford SuperDuty and pull a Reflection 337RLS. We have traveled over 4,000 miles and have been extremely satisfied. The hitch allows plenty of clearance between 5th wheel, bed, and the truck cab. Hook-up and disconnect has always been easy, even with RV lots that were uneven dirt lots. I use Curt thin rubber sound dampeners (item 16900) and this provides a quiet, tight fit between the rails and hitch. Of course the light weight makes it easy to remove when not towing and less weight when you are towing. A great product for the right truck, trailer combination.
After receiving the kit i saw another one on the shelf at a local store. I noticed the one on the shelf had a steel ball cup mounted to it. Mine did not have that part. I called andersen and asked if the ball cup was available for purchase seperately. They told me no need to purchase bevause they will ship me one for free! Later on, i towed my trailer to a camp site and upon arrival i could not get the release pin to open to drop the trailer while we stayed in it. I called andersen and described the problem i had, they shipped a whole new block and cable assembly for free!! I am ver pleased with the product and also impressed with the level of customer service!
I bought this hitch to replace a slider hitch from another manufacturer. I wanted something I could get out of the bed without help, and with the 2" offset, I can get plenty of angle in a tight turn, thus eliminating the need for a slider.
So far this hitch is fantastic. Hook up is so easy. Handle moves with zero effort. Same for unhooking. As soon as it was installed, I did a test run, and it was rock solid. I tried to make it chuck when starting and stopping. It wouldn't do it. Zero slop. On that note, the tolerances are tight on this thing from the bolt holes to the legs that insert it into the rails. My rails we're not perfectly lined up and required a little dremel and foot stomping to get it in the rails.
In summary, if your looking for solid, conventional, non-slider FW hitch, this one is a great choice.
The hitch came in two boxes, in excellent condition. I have opened the boxes and all parts are there. I had hand surgery recently so it will be a few weeks before I can fully assemble my hitch. I'll update then.
I'm sad reese is made in CHINA! the one leg is not drilled on both sides, i can fix it myself Etrailer is awesome!
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by: Scott B05/14/2023
This product gets a three based on shipping condition only. etrailer customer service and shipping time was excellent as usual. The shipment arrived 2 days after the order was placed, as promised. However, as others have noted, the product packing is poor. The boxes arrived with significant damage resulting in cosmetic damage to several parts. I haven't put the hitch to use yet but I am assuming it will work correctly. I will leave a followup after I use it.
Hey everyone, how's it going Today we're gonna be going over and showing you how to install the Reese M5 fifth wheel trailer hitch here on a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2,500. So our fifth wheel trailer hitch is gonna provide us with the physical connection between our truck and our fifth wheel trailer. So this is obviously an important job, therefore, it's critical we choose the right one for us that's gonna perform well. Let's go ahead and take a dive into this one to show you why it's a great option. This particular hitch here is gonna be designed for models that have the factory prep package otherwise known as the pucks. And that's gonna be your four circular pucks in the truck bed with that centered gooseneck hitch opening.
Hey guys. Today, we're going to be going over and showing you how to install the BMW companion OEM fifth wheel trailer hitch here on our 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Chances are, if you've done any fifth wheel towing before, you're probably familiar with the BMW brand. They're a highly rated fifth wheel hitch here, definitely a top of the line option. They have a lifetime warranty and they're made right here in the USA. Now honestly, these things are just overbuilt.
Hey, guys. Today, we're going to be going over and showing you how to install your B&W Companion OEM Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch, here on our 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.Chances are, if you've done any fifth wheel towing before, you're probably familiar with the B&W brand. They're a highly rated fifth wheel hitch here, definitely a top of the line option. They have a lifetime warranty, and they're made right here in the USA.Now, honestly, these things are just overbuilt. They use these nice thick, solid steel all the way around. So you know you're getting a durable product.
Hi there Chevrolet owners. Today on your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2,500, we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install B&W's Patriot 5th wheel hitch. And this is what our 5th wheel looks like when it's installed in the bed of our Silverado. It is a sliding unit. If we pull the handle here, we can take it out of the locked position and move it into the unlocked position. This is going to be ideal for your short-bed Silverado.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Fifth Wheel Hitch Questions
The puck design of the short and long bed 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 like what you have is the exact same so if you wanted to install a fixed B and W Companion hitch # BWRVK3715 in your short bed truck instead of the slider that is normally recommended # BWRVK3775 you certainly could.
Normally a slider hitch is needed for the short bed trucks to provide the needed turning clearance but if your trailer has a tapered nose or a Sidewinder pin box the slider wouldn't be needed and... view full answer...
The best fifth wheel hitch that fits the factory rail kit of your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500HD is the B and W Companion part # BWRVK3710 which fits the rail kit directly and gives what most RVers agree is the best hitch you can get. What's so great about the Companion hitches is that they are made in the USA, are very well made so they last a long time and also are easier to use/operate, the head easily comes off of the hitch to help make removing/installing the hitch a bit easier,... view full answer...
I do not see that serial number anywhere on B&W's site, or ours. With that being said, we do have the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3775, which will fit into the factory pucks on your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
However if you want to use a rotating pin box, you'll need to use a fixed hitch. We have the B&W Companion # BWRVK3710 which is the 20K version, or we have # BWRVK3715 for the 25K version. Both of these hitches... view full answer...
The best sliding 5th wheel hitch for your 2020 Chevy Silverado short bed with the factory rail system is indeed the B&W Companion # BWRVK3775, which is designed to drop right into those factory pucks.
The Companion line of hitches is definitely seen by many (which you seemed to have already noticed) to be one of the best models on the market, and this has a lot to do with its robust overall construction. This includes its 1" thick dual jaws that will wrap completely around... view full answer...
There are a few reasons why you are having problems finding the Reese M5 hitch as a fit for your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500. The first is that it looks like you input that you have a 6-3/4' bed with the OEM Prep Package. While that is an excellent option, Reese hasn't released a sliding M5 hitch as of yet (March 2020).
We do have the 20K M5 # RP30928 that fits standard base rails but you'll need the adapter # DM6333 to make it compatible and we only really recommend stationary... view full answer...
In regards to the Curt A16 Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16521 with Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch part # C88KR, the weight capacity is 16,000 lbs. Therefore, so long as the trailer does not exceed this you'll be fine. If you want to opt for a higher capacity which allows for more room for error then you can use the Curt A20 Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16541 which has a 20,000 lb capacity. The A20 weighs about 30 lbs more than the A16.
I recommend... view full answer...
Since your 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 with the OEM rail kit is a short bed truck you would need a slider hitch to allow you to make sharp turns. For that you'd want the # BWRVK3775 which is the slider hitch that fits directly to your OEM rail kit. view full answer...
The correct B&W Companion slider base for the factory pucks on your new 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 is the part # BWRVB3775. This will hook right up to your existing Companion head so that it can mount to the pucks in your truck bed. The whole hitch including both the head and slider base is part # BWRVK3775
GM changed the puck configurations for the 2020 model Silverados so the Replacement Slider Base # BWRVB3770 that you referenced, which was designed for 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC... view full answer...
Yes, the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package part # C84FR will fit a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with short bed. That said, you would just need to be mindful of your turning clearance between the cab of the vehicle and loft of the trailer. This typically only becomes an issue when making tight, 90-degree turns so if you are careful then you should be alright with a fixed hitch and short bed. The puck system has also been moved closer to the tailgate... view full answer...
I highly recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3715 for your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 for a few reasons. It fits directly to your puck system without the need for an adapter kit, it features 1" dual jaws that have proven to do a great job at keeping the king pin on your trailer pin box very secure, the Companion comes with a cam-action latching handle that makes releasing it effortless when you're on uneven ground, and B&W makes all of their products right here... view full answer...
The # SWW-06 wedge will work for your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with the B&W Companion # BWRVK3710 and MOR/Ryde Oribtal Rubber Pin Box.
Below is more information including a video overview for this wedge.
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For your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed with the factory mounting pucks in the bed I highly recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3775. The Companion line is considered by many to be the best hitches on the market and this particular unit is designed specifically to drop right into those pre-made holes you mentioned.
It features superior 1" thick dual jaws that not only provide a secure connection to the trailer but also creates a really smooth ride during... view full answer...
When installing the Custom Underbed Installation Kit # BWGNRK1020-5W for the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3400-5W on your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 the truck bed does not need to come off. In the installation manual it just states that the installer needs to be positioned under the truck bed in the area of the rear axle. Lifting the truck will make this process easier.
To prepare the truck for installation the spare tire and shield, along with the heat shield above... view full answer...
For your application I recommend installing the Demco UMS Underbed Rail Kit # DR37FR on your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 and using the Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550037.
The reason behind this is twofold; the Hijacker has more height adjustability and it comes with capture plates (as opposed to sold separately), and then Reese doesn't have an underbed rail system for your truck so you'll have to use the matching underbed rails for the 5th wheel hitch. Since the Demco Hijacker is... view full answer...
The best fifth wheel hitch option we can offer for a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with an auto-sliding feature is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550035 with Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter part # DM6333. This will be a better option than the PullRite SuperGlide because the Hijacker unlike the SuperGlide allows the hitch head height to be adjusted so you can get the trailer level which we find is almost always needed with these newer trucks since they... view full answer...
To install a Demco Hijacker Autoslide designed for a Ford OEM prep package in the pucks of a 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed requires two things. You'll need the GM rail kit adapter part # DM6333 and the above bed side brackets for the Hijacker part # DM6003 and you'd be set. You'd need to remove the side brackets you have currently. Install the # DM6003 and then fit it into the adapter # DM6333 and you'd be set. view full answer...
The height that you'll need to set your B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3775 will depend on the height of your truck's bed and the height of your king pin plate when the trailer is level.
For example, if your truck measurement is 33" and your trailer measurement is 50" then you'll need to have your hitch's height set at 17" for your trailer to ride level.
Another important aspect to consider is the distance between the nose of the fifth wheel and the bedrails of... view full answer...
For your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 the best autoslide 5th wheel hitch available is the Demco Hijacker # DM8550034 because of its superior wraparound single-piece jaw and additional 3/4" thick steel locking bar that creates an extremely secure connection to the trailer and a really smooth, quiet ride during travel. The automatic slider lets you stay inside the comfort of your cab while making sharp turns and it features a towing weight capacity of 18,000 pounds.
To mount the... view full answer...
Yes! To convert the 21K Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550035 to the Hijacker # DM8550037 you just need the Side Plate Kit # DM6004. This is for the Demco UMS underbed system so in order to install this on your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 you need the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DR37FR.
This kit is similar to an OEM puck system for any truck but Demco has their own spacing for the mounting holes so you can only use Demco 5th wheel hitches that... view full answer...
According to the information you listed your maximum tongue weight for a 5th wheel is going to be 2,775lbs which is the same amount as the gooseneck tongue weight. Do understand this can vary slightly depending on how your vehicle is loaded and any additional passengers weight. Since your curb weight is 8,283lbs and if you add the full payload that will put you at 11,058lbs. That only leaves 292lbs for any passengers and additional gear in your truck. So if you carry 600lbs of... view full answer...
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