Factory 5th wheel prep

[dlockwood26]

My dealer can get the curt hitch. GM part #19418687. I am trying to find out more information. Is it an A20, Q20? Complete specs. Its kind of pricy at $999.00. Etrailer has Q20 for 2019 at $823.00. 

[MrGraff]

I have had my local trailer shop order me a B&W Companion RVK3710, supposedly no one in texas has them.  They have indicated 2 weeks.

[powerhaulic]

I was told by Demco that I should have my ISR adapter by Sept 18th

[dlockwood26]

23 hours ago, MrGraff said:

I have had my local trailer shop order me a B&W Companion RVK3710, supposedly no one in texas has them.  They have indicated 2 weeks.

Ordered RVK3710 from etrailer. Supposed to have it Wednesday the 4th. 

[MrGraff]

13 hours ago, dlockwood26 said:

Ordered RVK3710 from etrailer. Supposed to have it Wednesday the 4th. 

Im assuming you called and ordered? Nothing on their website

 

[dlockwood26]

Im assuming you called and ordered? Nothing on their website

 

It’s there. You just need to put in you have an 8’0 box. It’s a non slider.

 

https://www.etrailer.com/Fifth_Wheel/B_and_W/BWRVK3710.html

 

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[Concerned]

By moving the center point of the hitch behind the rear axle what is that doing to the load distribution onto the front axle for steering and handling ? I pull a 42 ft rv. I’m very concerned .. my 2019 pulls it great but did order a 2020

[MTU Alum]

8 hours ago, Concerned said:

By moving the center point of the hitch behind the rear axle what is that doing to the load distribution onto the front axle for steering and handling ? I pull a 42 ft rv. I’m very concerned .. my 2019 pulls it great but did order a 2020

Are you ordering 8ft or 6ft9in box? Only the shorter box it is 2 inches behind the axle but, still in the center of leaf spring.  These two inches is no big deal when you look at how long the wheelbase is.  This issue has been blown way out of proportion by that clown mr truck.  

[Concerned]

Thanks for replying. I’m ordering the 8 ft box.   

[dlockwood26]

9 hours ago, Concerned said:

By moving the center point of the hitch behind the rear axle what is that doing to the load distribution onto the front axle for steering and handling ? I pull a 42 ft rv. I’m very concerned .. my 2019 pulls it great but did order a 2020

It also looks like the ball is moved two inches but the puck system keeps the fifth wheel pin right over the axle. Installed a BW companion today.

[Jasonv93]

10 hours ago, Concerned said:

By moving the center point of the hitch behind the rear axle what is that doing to the load distribution onto the front axle for steering and handling ? I pull a 42 ft rv. I’m very concerned .. my 2019 pulls it great but did order a 2020

Chev has a great video that talks about how and why they do this. 

[Concerned]

Do you have a link to the video?

[powerhaulic]

This is the hitch I use, https://www.pullrite.com/2400. I prefer it to the Anderson because it mounts in 4 locations, not just the goose ball.
This is the pinbox I use https://store.lci1.com/l07-air-ride-...bs-158777.html.
The combination is the tightest chuck free I combination I have found, isolates the truck and trailer from jarring over bridge joints and really works well.
Depending on you frame mounts there are several models to choose from.
Also I chose to get a "long jaw" which located the trailer further back from the truck cab for clearance

This is the prep bracket for the 19 and prior GM's https://www.demco-products.com/rv-to...-truck-bracket to give you IRS mounts for any industry standard mount hitch you wish.
This is the Ford prep bracket https://www.demco-products.com/rv-to...-prep-bracket/ which the 2020 GM bracket will be styled from, It will lock into the pucks just with slightly different spacing than the Ford.
I am scheduled to receive it the 18th of this month.

[MrChips]

13 hours ago, dlockwood26 said:

It also looks like the ball is moved two inches but the puck system keeps the fifth wheel pin right over the axle. Installed a BW companion today.

Do you have pictures of the B&W installed in your truck?

[dlockwood26]

11 minutes ago, MrChips said:

Do you have pictures of the B&W installed in your truck?