Do I Need a 5th Wheel Slider In My 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 w/ OEM Prep Package and Short Bed

Published 11/05/2021

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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K

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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 a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 with a standard bed and the factory puck system. Do I have to have a 5th wheel slider hitch.

asked by: June

Expert Reply:

We still recommend the use of a slider in all standard/short bed trucks. That being said, the new GM trucks like your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 do have a slightly longer bed than the typical standard bed. The best thing you can do is to measure to see if you have the proper clearance needed without a slider. You can do this by taking A = Distance from center of fifth wheel hitch jaw to truck cab and subtracting C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half). So A - C= your clearance. You need at least 4" of clearance to safely make a 90 degree turn.

If you take your measurements and do not have the proper clearance, I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3775. This hitch is sourced and made in the USA and will drop into the factory puck system for an easy installation. It has a rail free design that will allow for full use of your truck bed when the hitch is removed and 3 Height settings so that you can be sure it fits your needs.

If you take the measurements and have enough clearance for a fixed hitch I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3710. Which is the fixed version of the hitch I recommended above.

expert reply by: Scott S