2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 5th Wheel Clearance

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2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 with Z71 off-road pkg. Bed rail height above ground is 58 inches. Truck has 5th wheel package with 69 box. Will there be any clearance issues with a 5 th wheel trailer ?

asked by: David W

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There is no specific height that you have to have in order to use a 5th wheel hitch, they are height adjustable by several inches and so is the pin box on most trailers. What you do need though is at least 5"-6" from the bed rails to the trailer, with the trailer setting level when connected.

The fifth-wheel hitch's height setting is taken by measuring from the ground to the underside of pin box. The flat plate where the king pin is affixed. Then from the ground to your truck bed and subtract the second measurement from the first for the proper height setting. There should be 5-6" of clearance between the back of your truck and your fifth wheel.

There can be issues on trucks with lift kits or too large of tire. There is a crossover point between a truck arranged for off road Vs. towing.

I have attached several articles from our help section and we have a handy fit guide on the etrailer.com site to assist with selecting the best fit. With a short bed you should consider a model with a slider, such as the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3775. This is a confirmed fit for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with 6-3/4 Foot Bed and OEM Prep Pkg. Hitch height is17" - 19" with 12" of travel to front to back for use in short bed trucks. This is a 20K hitch that is made in USA.

Please review the attached articles. We will need to identify the specs of trailer you intend to tow, but we can arrange all the needed parts to ensure you can safely tow a 5th wheel trailer.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

We tend to stick with the safe side of things and just recommend using a sliding 5th wheel hitch if you don't have an 8' bed, but we have heard and seen people 5th wheel tow just fine using a non-sliding hitch on a 6-3/4' bed. We've…

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Answer 2

The height that you'll need to set your B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3775 will depend on the height of your truck's bed and the height of your king pin plate when the trailer is level. For example, if your truck measurement is…

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Yes, you absolutely can use a B&W fifth wheel hitch in your short bed 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500. We do recommend using a slider hitch since you have the short bed. If your truck already has the OEM puck system in the bed, you can use the B&W…

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If you are using the Wiring Kit #5506 to install the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 #90885 then you will want to use the 30A breaker on the power wire for the brake controller. I have attached a helpful article and a picture that you can use for the…

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Answer 5

The Furrion camera system we have is a closed system and would not be compatible with the in-dash display so you would need to purchase GM's camera system to be able to connect to your display instead of having another monitor. If you do end up…

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Answer 6

We still recommend the use of a slider in all standard/short bed trucks. That being said, the new GM trucks like your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 do have a slightly longer bed than the typical standard bed. The best thing you can do is to measure to see if…

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Answer 7

The correct height setting is going to vary by trailer but you can get there taking some measurements. First make sure your trailer is on level ground and then measure from the ground up to the bottom of the king pin. Then on your truck take a…

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The best option for a sliding 5th wheel hitch on your 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 is the B&W Companion item #BWRVK3775. The Companion slider will easily mount in the pucks inside the bed of your Silverado. The Companion hitch will give you 12"…

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Answer 9

While the 6'9" bed in your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 is slightly larger than the typical standard/short bed we still recommend a sliding hitch to ensure you have the proper clearance when turning your 5th wheel trailer. Having said that I…

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Answer 10

I recommend the B&W Slider Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package part #BWRVK3775 for the 2020 GMC 3500 with factory prep package because it does not require the use of an adapter in the bed like the other options. The…

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Answer 11

Your assumption is correct. The slide feature on a hitch is for making tight turns. We always recommend a slider like the B&W Companion Item #BWRVK3775 for short bed trucks. What I would be concerned about is, not so much the normal turns you…

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Answer 12

For your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 with the short bed I highly recommend the B&W Companion Slider OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3775 for a few reasons. The Companion features robust 1" thick dual jaws that provide full contact with the king pin.…

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