Will A Sliding Hitch Or Pin Box Come Into Contact With The Tailgate On A Short Bed Truck
Updated 07/21/2022 | Published 07/20/2022
Question:
I have a 2022 chevy 2500 hd will the companion sliding hitch clear the tailgate? If the tailgate has to be let down when in slide position will the tailgate clear the camper?
asked by: Ken
Expert Reply:
The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3775 is going to slide back 12" to provide more turning clearance and will sit 17" - 19" tall so it's not going to contact the tailgate.
There isn't one easy way to measure pin box to tailgate clearance though without really just having the items installed and actually testing them but we can get a decent idea of where the pin box will sit and measure back.
Basically, you'll want to measure up 17-19" from the center of your axle (where the kingpin is going to sit) and then measure back 12". The king pin sits the lowest on the pin box so you'll take the measurement from the king pin to the first bolt hole and use that as well as the angle of the turret to see if it's going to contact the tailgate. Like I said, this isn't easy or and exact science so you won't really know for sure until you test it out.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding 5th Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Will The B&W Companion BWRVK3775 Fit The Pucks On A 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 Short Bed?
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Shop: B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Video: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Check - 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- Q&A: Best Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 with OEM Puck System
- Shop: Lippert Underchassis Double Bin Storage Unit for RVs - 96" Long
- Q&A: Solution For B and W Companion Slider Hitch that Hits Tailgate of Truck When Slid Back
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Video: Feature Breakdown: Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Chevy/GMC
- Video: How To Assemble the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
- Video: Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider Spec Review
- Video: Curt 5th Wheel Hitch Adapter Rails Installation - 2024 GMC Sierra 2500
- Search Results: fifth wheel hitch
- Search Results: gooseneck hitch
- Search Results: 5th wheel hitch
- Search Results: rv step covers
- Video: B and W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Review BWRVK3700
- Video: Customer Review - B and W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch
- Search Results: fixed step rv steps
- Search Results: rv steps
- Search Results: brophy rv steps
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: What Is An OEM Prep Package And How Do I Know If I Have It
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: Does Truck with 6-1/2 ft bed Have to Use Slider Hitch for Turning Clearance with Fifth Wheel Hitch
on 5th Wheel Hitch
