Does Short Bed GMC Sierra 3500 Need Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch Always

Updated 09/03/2019 | Published 09/01/2019

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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

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Question:

I have been towing a reflection 303rls with a 6ft6 gm 3500 Miramax the hitch was a companion slider the end of the sideways rolling piston stud snapped I love this hitch the thick jaws engage the whole pin I have never needs to use the slide and Im considering the same hitch non slide what do you think

asked by: John R

Expert Reply:

If you never had to use the slider mechanism of your Companion slider then you'd be totally fine to replace yours with the fixed hitch version. A lot of newer fifth wheel trailers are being made with tapered noses which allow them better turning clearance. It also helps that your short bed truck is a bit longer than some at 6-1/2 feet instead of 6 feet.

I know you have a 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 so if you have the factory fifth wheel rail kit you'd want the # BWRVK3700 which fits the rail kit directly. If instead you have a B and W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch in your truck bed you'd want the # BWRVK3500 and you'd be set.

expert reply by: Jameson C