5th Wheel Hitch and Suspension Upgrade for a 2022 Toyota Tundra

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According to the installation instructions, the 16310 5th wheel adapter weighs 100 pounds and adds an additional piece of equipment to the connection of the Ultimate hitch to my new Tundra. The installation instructions for the B&W BW46FR does not provide the weight but recommends installation by two or three individuals to lift it in place for mounting. I suspect that means its heavy. Add to that my Ultimate hitch designed for rail mounts which weighs just under 50 pounds and I am concerned that the tongue weight will be drastically reduced. Do you know how much the B&W setup actually weighs? I could not find it anywhere. I could purchase the Ultimate hitch designed for flipover gooseneck mounts which would save the 100 pounds but set me back $1000 alone. With the location of the B&W BW46FR I cannot add air bags according to various manufacturers. Do you have any insight on the weight of the BW46FR setup so I can calculate the reduction in tongue weight? Thanks again for your reply.

asked by: Craig S

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I would be happy to help you set your 2022 Toyota Tundra up for towing. Let me start out by confirming the weight on those parts.

The Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter item # 16310 weighs 105 lbs.

The Custom Underbed Installation Kit item # BW46FR weighs 104 lbs.

Toyota really puts you in a box when it comes to options for towing a 5th wheel trailer. You are correct you can not add the Turnover ball system and air bags. There are other suspension options like the Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops item # T83MR. This system fits both the 2WD and 4WD models and is compatible with in bed hitches. This system has a 4,800 lbs load leveling capacity.

We do have another option for a 5th wheel hitch since you have the 6-1/2' bed, you can use the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider item # BWRVK3400-5W. This will attach directly to the underbed installation kit without needing an adapter. The Companion has a 20,000 lbs capacity and will give you 12" of travel for making tight turns and backing up.

The Companion weighs 212 lbs.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

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 3

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 4

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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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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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Hello Allan, thanks for reaching out. The K-Source Snap & Zap Custom Towing Mirrors #KS48NQ will not obstruct the 360 degree camera on your 2022 Toyota Tundra. The towing mirror does not actually cover the part of the mirror that has the camera.…

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Hello Gary. For your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD with short bed it is recommended to have a sliding hitch to ensure that you can get around those really tight turns without damaging the cab of your truck. For a Curt sliding hitch I would recommend…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

Great questions! Reese actually makes the OEM puck system for Ford so if the 2022 F-250 is cheaper by a lot then I recommend going that route and installing the Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit #RP87FR. The only thing you'll really be missing…

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Answer 12

The factory prep package or pucks are not the same between Ram, GM and Ford. The spacing is all different which means you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch for Ram pucks on a GM with pucks. Take the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for example which is…

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