Best Fifth Wheel Hitch for a 2027 Chevy Silverado 3500 With Factory Prep
Updated 10/29/2026 | Published 10/27/2026
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I just bought a 2027 Chevy Silverado 3500 with the 8-foot bed and factory fifth wheel prep package. Our current fifth wheel weighs around 16,000 lbs loaded, but we're thinking about upgrading to a larger one in the next couple of years. Which B&W Companion would you recommend? Will both fit directly into the factory puck system?
asked by: Matthew C
Expert Reply:
Hey Matthew, congratulations on the new truck! Both B&W Companion fifth wheel hitches fit directly into the factory puck system on your 2027 Silverado 3500, so you won't need any additional mounting rails or adapters. You can choose from the following:
-B&W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3710
-B&W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch - 25,000 lbs # BWRVK3715
The 20K Companion has plenty of capacity for your current 16k fifth wheel. However, since you're thinking about upgrading to a larger trailer, I'd recommend the 25k # BWRVK3715. That gives you additional hitch capacity without needing to replace it if you move to a heavier fifth wheel, as long as you stay within your truck's towing and payload limits.
Both have fully articulating heads and cam-action handles that make hookup and release easier. The head can also be removed so you can separate it from the base when taking the hitch out of your truck.
What fifth wheel do you have now, and what are you thinking about upgrading to?
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Butch
10/29/2026
Congratulations Matthew. I recently bought the BMW for my 2025 GMC Sierra 3500. It works very well. The only thing I caution you about is that the 2025 GMC Sierra seem to be a little bit higher than my last 2020 GMC Sierra. The B&W companion, with it set on its lowest setting was still a bit higher than my old fifth wheel hitch. Thus my art fifth wheel road a little higher on the front. To solve the solution, I had to go to Morryde they installed a 3-in lift on the rear of my fifth wheel. So be sure to make your measurements before you make the plunge. I don't understand why the GMC had to be higher but it was. It's a great hitch
Robin H.
10/29/2026
Rick
10/29/2026
bought the B&W 5th wheel hitch and I believe it is the best on the market.
Robin H.
10/29/2026
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed 5th Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Matt
10/28/2026
One other thing, I'd like to add a tonneau cover so I can keep the Companion covered when we're not towing. Is there a retractable cover you'd recommend that won't get in the way of the fifth wheel?