Recommended Curt 5th Wheel Hitch For 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 For 20,000 lb Trailer

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I have a 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500. I need a fifth wheel hitch for a Alliance valor 43v13. I’m looking at Curt products that would be suitable for this task. Could you please send recommendations? Thank you!

asked by: Christian

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Since your Alliance trailer has a 20,000 lb GVWR, you'll need a hitch with a capacity that exceeds that, and the best option from Curt is the A-Series. You didn't mention if your 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 had the OEM puck system, or if you already have bed rails installed, or if it was a short bed or long bed, so I'll list out every potential option:

- Short Bed WITHOUT OEM Puck System: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16429-204 & Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S25 Slider # C35DR

- Short Bed WITH OEM Puck System: Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch # C88KR & Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S25 Slider # C35DR

- Long Bed WITHOUT OEM Puck System: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16429-204 & Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16180

- Long Bed WITH OEM Puck System: Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # C24FR

These A-Series hitches each have a 25,000 lb capacity, and give you the best towing experience and ride because they use an interlocking dual jaw system that wraps totally around the king pin, making complete contact with it, ensuring a vice-like grip.

These hitches are also among the easiest to use because of their handy color-coded indicator system, which is visible from your truck and lets you know if the jaws on the hitch are ready to couple, uncouple or tow. They even have a fully articulating head for a smooth coupling process and built-in zerk fittings so you can lube the hitch with ease.

The only other thing you might need if you don't have one is a 5th wheel wiring harness, the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness # C53CR.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Hey Christopher, thanks for reaching out! The Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch w/ S25 Slider for Ford and Chevy/GMC Prep Package #C26ZJ has a combined height range of 20" - 24" so the minimum would be the 20". Does that work for your 2025…

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Answer 2

Since you have a shorter bed you'll want to go with a sliding fifth wheel hitch to give yourself some extra turning clearance during tight turns. You'll also need to know the GVWR of the trailer to choose the correct capacity hitch. The Curt…

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Answer 3

A Curt 5th wheel hitch like you mentioned would be a terrific option for your 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 with the factory puck system, and there's one option for a Curt hitch that stands above the rest, which is the Curt A-Series, all of which will fit…

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Answer 4

Most manufacturer's say 10% under your truck's capacity but our recommendation is to go between 20%-25% below. So you would want to go no higher then 1,992 lbs - 1,867 lbs of tongue weight with your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. I have…

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Answer 5

The important factors to consider is that your truck has an overall gooseneck/fifth wheel trailer towing capacity of 18,500 lbs and the max the trailer you are looking at could weigh is 16,900 lbs if loaded to it's capacity. So what that means is…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 10

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 11

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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