Lighter Weight Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch Solution for 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500 Short Bed
Updated 01/12/2026 | Published 09/14/2024
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What does the Curt A20 slider weigh with and without the OEM adapter. How does it compair weight wise to the BandW Companion. Trying to decide what hitch will be easier to install and remove from my 2024 Silverado with factory 5th wheel prep.
asked by: Douglas K
Expert Reply:
Hey Douglas, the Curt A20 with slider part # C55DR weighs 211 ls and the GM adapter part # C88KR weighs 88 lb.
The B and W Companion Slider part # BWRVK3775 weighs 250 lbs so it weighs a little less in total. The head of this comes off pretty easy too to save weight by making a couple trips to split up the weight. The head weighs 70 lbs. Based on this it would be the easier to install and remove solution.
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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Jameson C.
1/12/2026
Hey Douglas, how did things go with the hitch choice for your Silverado’s factory 5th wheel prep? Did the lighter weight of the Curt A20 setup make it easier to handle? Your update could make it easier for others comparing these two hitches.