Which B&W Companion Base Fits the 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500HD

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Will this base fit a 2022 Chevy HD3500 with the factory puck system?

asked by: Mike J

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Yes. The Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - 20,000 lbs # BWRVB3710 does fit in the OEM prep package on the 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500HD.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

The market for used Companion hitch bases isn't nearly as strong as used complete Companion fifth wheel hitches. So what would be the best solution that I would recommend for you would be to sell your old hitch as a complete unit instead of…

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Answer 2

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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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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Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…

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Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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Hey Steve! The PullRite SuperGlide #PUL83RR will not contact the tailgate on your 2025 GMC Sierra 2500. They have tested this extensively and said making contact and causing damage is not a concern. This is a really great hitch and autoslide is the…

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Hi Duane, Air Springs are better for leveling loads and will typically give you a rougher unloaded ride quality so these might not be the best option for your setup depending on what your intended use is. Air springs are the best option when it comes…

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The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 9

The B&W Patriot slider fifth wheel hitch #BWRVK3270 that you referenced weighs a total of 220 lbs. While that is a lot of weight what's great about the B and W hitches is that they break down into smaller sections easily to help distribute…

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Hey Tim, the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs #F2709 will indeed fit your 2024 GMC 2500 AT4X with a factory suspension lift. You will likely need to use a spacer kit to compensate for the lift, depending on the amount of…

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Answer 11

Hi Scott, Really good question and yes, all of the necessary hardware that is needed for installation comes with the Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars for Retrax XR and Mountain Top EVO-M Tonneau Covers #RRVA180B-RRRLT600. I've added a photo for you…

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Answer 12

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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