Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation to Fit 2012 Chevy Silverado with B and W Turnoverball Hitch

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Im looking to put a fifth wheel hitch in My 2012 chevy 3500 series truck .What 20000lb hitch would fit into an existing goose neck hitch reciever? Thanks for any info.

asked by: Paul H

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Sounds like your 2012 Chevy Silverado 3500 has a B and W Turnoverball hitch part # BWGNRK1012-5W installed in it and you need the B and W Companion Hitch part # BWRVK3500-5W.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

So long as the B&W gooseneck you have on your 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500 is the Turnoverball Gooseneck #BWGNRK1012-5W, then yes, you absolutely have the correct B&W Companion sliding 5th wheel hitch for your Chevy, which is the following: -…

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Answer 2

There is no difference. They are the same part. The only reason we show both of them is because #BWGNRK1012-5W shows up when you go through the fit guide for a specific year, make, and model truck. The shipping weight will be fixed to reflect the…

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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

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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Answer 6

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 7

Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…

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Answer 8

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 9

Thanks for the picture! I checked with Progressive Dynamics the replacement power converter you need for your Parallax Series 7300 Model 7345 is the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 45 Amp item #PD4645V.

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Answer 10

With a 2022 F350 short bed, hitting the top of the bed rails should not be an issue with most campers. Turning clearance however, will certainly be a factor. That is one advantage of the Andersen Ultimate hitch #AM3200, as it provides a 9"…

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Answer 11

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 12

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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