Do I Need a Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 w/ a 6-3/4 Foot Bed?
Updated 03/25/2024 | Published 11/21/2023
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I have a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with a 6-3/4 Foot Bed and the puck system. Do I need a sliding hitch?
asked by: Berne
Expert Reply:
Yes, you do. Since your 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has the shorter 6-3/4' bed you will need to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch to avoid running into your rear bumper or smashing you back window when turning.
I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider item # BWRVK3775. This sliding 5th wheel hitch has a 20,000 lbs capacity. It will give you 12" of travel from front to back when you are making tight turns. The slider base on this hitch mounts directly to the pucks in your Silverado's bed. It does not require the use of an adapter.
I have linked an installation video below that will show you how to get this hitch set up.
The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch item # BWRVK3710 you were looking at does fit your 2024 Silverado. However, unless you're using a rotating pin box I do not recommend it for your 6-3/4' bed truck.
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
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Charles
3/25/2024
I THOUGHT SINCE THEY MOVED THE HITCH MOUNTING POINT BACK AWAY FROM THE CAB YOU DONT HAVE TO USE A SLIDER. I HAD CUSTOMER USE ONE IN HIS 23 SILVERADO 6.5 BED AND IT HIT HIS TAILGATE WHEN HE SLID IT BACK. B&W IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND IT IS THE CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THERE IS CLEARANCE.