Replacement Base to Mount a B&W Companion Hitch in a 2026 GMC Sierra w/ the Factory Puck System

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I currently have a -BWRVK3500-5W 5th wheel hitch on my 2012 GMC 2500 Denali. Im planning on getting a 2026 GMC 2500 Denali with the factory 5th wheel prep. Can any part of my existing hitch be used/adapted for use with the new vehicle specific hitches? Thanks

asked by: Brad S

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Hey Brad, congrats on your new truck! You can reuse the head of your B&W Companion item # BWRVK3500-5W. The Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # BWRVB3710 will allow you to reuse your Companion head and mount it in the puck system of your new truck.

The item # BWRVB3710 and your item # BWRVK3500-5W will essentially give you the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch item # BWRVK3710 you were looking at.

We also have the Replacement Slider Base item # BWRVB3775 if you're needing a sliding hitch.

What kind of 5th wheel trailer do you have?

You can add this information and any other questions you have where it says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Brad S.

11/9/2025

I have a 2017 Keystone Cougar 303RLS - 35'. Pretty sure it's a Lippert pin box. My old truck had a 6 1/2' bed and new one will have the same. Existing B&W is not a slider base as Keystone dealer said the nose of the rv is shaped to not require a slider. It's worked ok so far but should I consider a slider? Thanks Jerred

Jerred H.

11/9/2025

@BradS I wouldn't if you're not having any issues. Your Keystone dealer is 100% correct with that nose being shaped to not need one. The bed lengths are the same so you're not going to be giving anything up clearance wise with the new truck. If you're planning on keeping your Keystone Cougar, I would stick with the item # BWRVB3710 base. If you're thinking about upgrading 5th wheel trailer's, and don't want to be locked into finding one with a short nose, it would be safe to pick up the Replacement Slider Base item # BWRVB3775.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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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

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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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