Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 with Puck System

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Jon thanks for the info, I was looking at the below hitch would this be okay. B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

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I would be happy to help you select your first 5th wheel hitch for your 2019 GMC Sierra 2500!

If you have an 8' bed then you don't need a slider and I recommend the 20K B&W Companion # BWRVK3700 because it has 1" thick dual jaws to secure your king pin and a cam-action latching handle that allows you to release your 5th wheel trailer even if you're parked on uneven terrain. The 20K rating is more than enough for your 12K trailer and since this is made in the USA and comes with a limited lifetime warranty you can expect to use it for years to come, especially if you end up upgrading in the future.

For a 6-1/2' bed we do recommend a sliding 5th wheel hitch to help keep your trailer from making contact with your cab. I really like the Demco Hijacker for this because it has an autosliding feature which means you don't have to go through the entire process of parking and sliding your 5th wheel hitch if you ever need to make a tight turn. For your application I recommend the 18K part # DM8550034 which fits your puck system with the Adapter # DM6194.

I have attached some videos you can check out for more info on the 5th wheel hitches as well as a link to some 5th wheel towing FAQs that you can reference for pointers.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Mike

10/15/2019

Jon thanks for the info, I was looking at the below hitch would this be okay. B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

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Jon G.

10/15/2019

I wasn't able to see which part number you were talking about but if you have the 8' bed then you want the B&W Companion # BWRVK3700 but if you have the 6-1/2' bed then you want the B&W Companion # BWRVK3770 instead.

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Answer 1

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 2

For your 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500HD with the factory rail kit the correct 5th wheel hitch from B&W depends on the length of your truck's bed. If you have a short bed you'd want the Companion item #BWRVK3770. This is a slider hitch which…

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Answer 3

For your 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 we have the B&W Companion hitches available as a direct fit which we recommend highly. The Companion hitches are considered by most RVers to be the nicest hitches available because of how well they are made, how…

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Answer 4

If you had the Demco Hijacker for Ford puck systems part #DM8550038 you could use the Reese Elite Rail kit part #RP30868 to install it in the bed of your 2012 GMC Sierra as this fits both your truck and the hitch since the Ford OEM rail kits are the…

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Answer 5

Hey Robert, the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 and #BWRVK3700 are the exact same thing. The only difference is that #BWRVK3710 fits the 2020-2026 GMC Sierra 2500/3500s, while #BWRVK3700 fits the 2016-2019 GMC Sierra 2500/3500s. So since the Reese…

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Answer 6

What you have in the bed of your 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 does look like the factory GM rail kit for fifth wheel hitches. We have had this question before and the puck dimensions are supposed to be 27 by 20 inches. Can you get under the bed and see if…

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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

The recommendation for the 10" diameter lube plate on a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer has come from the manufacturer of the fifth wheel hitch, B&W. The Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part #RP83002 will work just fine…

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Answer 11

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 12

Yes, it will John and thanks for the information! The Shocker Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Coupler Kit w/ Demco eZ-Latch item #SHK99YR is indeed compatible with a Lippert 1621shd bolt pattern. From the top mounting hole to the coupler you'll need…

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