Recommended Sliding B&W 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Short Bed
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/26/2024 >
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Does BW make a slider 5th wheel hitch that will work in a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 5 1/2 foot bed?
asked by: Mark E
Expert Reply:
Yes they do, Mark. Check out the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC # BW84XR. This sliding hitch by B&W has a nice 18k capacity, includes the custom bed rails and mounting hardware for your truck, and has 12" of travel front to back for additional clearance.
Realistically though, with a short bed you're going to be better off using a fixed 5th wheel and a rotating pin box.
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Jesse M.
2/3/2026
Hey Mark, how did the B&W Patriot slider work out in your Sierra’s short bed? Your experience could point others toward the best setup for that truck size.