Formula to Determine Turning Clerance With Sliding Hitch on 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500
Updated 07/26/2018 | Published 07/25/2018
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I have a 2015 Chevy 2500hd duramax with a bandw gooseneck hitch. Will I be able to tow my fifth wheel camper without any issues hitting box or cab because its a shortbox truck?
asked by: Josh K
Expert Reply:
If you have the sliding B&W Companion # BWRVK3400-5W mounted to the B&W Turnoverball # BWRVK3400-5W on your 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500HD there is a formula you will need to use to determine if you will have the necessary clearance to make a 90 degree turn so your trailer won't hit the cab.
(A + B) - C = Clearance
A = Distance from center of 5th-wheel hitch jaw to truck cab in inches
B = Offset used (slider clearance, which in this case is 12" front to back)
C = Width of trailer in inches divided by 2
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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to 5th Wheel Trailer
- No Extra Clearance
- 20000 lbs
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Not Shock Absorbing
- B and W
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