What Year Did The Chevrolet/GMC OEM Prep/Puck System Change For The Silverado/Sierra HD Trucks?

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Are 2016-2019 puck systems different than 2020 ? Ive seen some advertising fits 2016 to 2020,most 2016 to 2019

asked by: Curt

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Helpful Expert Reply:

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 are looking at a Gooseneck Ball # BWGNXA2061 this will fit both the 2016-2019, and newer trucks since the size of the mounts didn't change. It was only their position and spread that changed due to frame changes.

expert reply by: Bud M

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John T.

2/14/2024

Just another quick question. Is the 2024 Chevy pick system different from the ford pick system

Bud M.

2/16/2024

@JohnT Yes, the factory puck system on your 2024 Chevrolet Silverado is going to be different from the Ford. While the Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNXA2061 will fit both the Chevrolet and Ford system because they use the same diameter holes the outer holes for the 5TH Wheel # BWRVK3710 are going to be spaced differently.

Adam

12/1/2024

@BudM is there a conversion Kit if I had a hitch that fits a 2024 to allow someone with a 2016 to use it both GM

Tim

6/14/2025

@BudM are you sure? Because Curt sells an adapter system that it claims works for Chevy (newer than 2020) and Ford.

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Edgar G.

9/19/2025

Hey BUD is the BWRVK3710 only for 2020 and higher for Silverado and GMC with a 8ft bed or will it work for a stander bed as well the 82” bed

Jon G.

9/23/2025

@EdgarG The B&W Companion # BWRVK3710 will work with a standard bed as long as your 5th wheel trailer has a tapered nose. If the front of the 5th wheel is a square body then it won't give you enough clearance and you'll need the Sliding Companion # BWRVK3775.

Answer 1

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