New Hitch install B&W Companion GM Puck System - Why Not RV: Ep 41
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Why Not RV: Episode 41 - New Hitch install. Today we show you how to install the Puck System fifth wheel hitch into my Silverado, this is the same process for all GM, Ford and Nissan trucks with the puck system. Overall a very simple install, took only about 30 minutes. Be sure to comment below if you have any questions I can try to help answer.
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Great job - just got the Companion hitch yesterday. Installing today. Very good video!
Thank you. I appreciate that. Enjoy your new hitch.
Learning about RV life . Knew to buy this hitch.....yippie!
I appreciate the comments Ruby! 😬
Just watched your video and it was very informative. I will be getting the B&W hitch next week and now I know what I need to do. Thanks!
Awesome!!! Glad to hear that
Great job Chris!
Thank you Tommie!!!
Thank you so much. Your video was a big help in getting ours assembled and installed today.
Absolutely!!! Glad I could help!
Super, super nice truck!
Thanks Ruby!!! Definitely enjoying it
Really great video. Thx for taking the time to share. I was a little stuck on the way the 4 threaded bars were to face. Thx again!
Absolutely! 😊
Excellent job tightening the castle nuts. I had to do that with my Curt hitch and RAM truck.
Thank you! And thanks for watching
Thanks for the video! Just got mine today.
Awesome to hear Jason! Enjoy!!!! And safe travels
Nice install video! Don't forget to go back and put white lithium grease on the black rubber bushings under the head. You should have received a small packet of that in the instructions.
Yes! Great point. I did do that after I saw it but the video was done. Thanks for watching!!!
Nicely done. Nice truck too!!
Thank you, she's a beut Clark
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Excellent video, straight to the point and helpful, thank you! Also beautiful truck, enjoy.
Hey Jim! Thanks for watching, I appreciate the comment. Thank you.
@@WhyNotRV Thank you, I just received the version of this hitch for the 2020/2021 GM Puck system which of course is different, lol. I will be installing it later today.
I don’t understand why they don’t keep it the same lol. I’m sure it’s extremely similar. Good luck with the project.
Very informative video. Thanks!
Thank you. I appreciate it.
I learned a lot thank you!
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
I went with the Blue Ox in my 17 Duramax. Love the ride it provides and it breaks down in 3 pieces for removal.
Look at the Truxedo low profile Velcro roll up cover. It’s only 3/4 in tall.
I have the same bed cover. Look at the next few videos it’s right in there somewhere lol. Love it. Had it on my last truck and now on this one.
Great video bud...mine is being shipped now for my 22 ram..thanks
Great to hear!!! I just towed almost 2000 miles with it. Couldn’t love it more. So much smoother than the standard king pin fifth wheel hitch combo. Only downside is the hitching procedure is more difficult but I’m sure will get easier with time.
@@WhyNotRV that's what I hear..ill take a few more seconds to hook up to have a solid hitch..thanks again bud..safe travels
Good info.
Thank you!!!
I just installed the hitch in my 2021 Chevy 3500HD. I don’t have the trailer yet so I started with the middle height and with mounting rails back so it sits 1.5 - 2 inches back from the cab. I guess I could spin the hitch base around 180 degrees and it would be centered over the axels. I didn’t install that spring on the rail arm yet and it looks like a pain in the ass to tap it on with a hammer, which you conveniently left off LOL
I don’t use the spring. It fell off a couple times and realized I didn’t need it lol. Ya definitely a pain to get it on lol 😂
I have a 2020 GMC. Came with a Curt 5er hitch. Rides smooth but has quirks when hitching and unhitching. Jaws dont open with the handle but when you pull away. Thinking of changing to the B&W
I’ve had B&W the whole time I’ve hauled. Never had an issue.
Good install video, have you considered an anti theft locking device? I just put the same hitch and noticed the head pin holes are just a tad smaller than 1/2" so a 1/2" pin lock wont fit. I got locks on the base puck levers.
I have not considered it just because I’m either towing or the bed cover is closed. But every situation is different
I use the Anderson hitch, but am leaning toward the B&W hitch...
We love the B&W
The Anderson hitch has way to many nightmare stories for me
Agreed. I’ve seen so many fail. Love the B&W though
Great video 👍 Just got a 2022 Chevy 3500 HD for our 5er. Getting the Companion based on the reviews. Just curious, how did you decide on the 25K hitch vs the 20K version? Is your 5th wheel that heavy?
I just wanted the hitch that had less limitations. Being able to pull the weight if needed for anything other than the rig.
You have any issues with the exhaust melting the front of your camper?
@@Spaz-jt7ix no but I have heard of that happening. Hope I don't go into regen while I'm towing!
I just looked at the B&W 25K on etrailer. The one in the picture showed "25K", in blue, before the word Companion. The 20K didn't say. Are you positive yours is the "25K"?
At the time of this install …. I can’t specifically remember. I think it was just the 20k which was more than necessary for the rig I had at the time.
Just curious . Did you have to lower the hitch or did you leave it in the highest setting ?
I kept it high as I do a lot of Boondocking I find myself In some pretty sticky situations and the extra height definitely makes a difference
Was that a slider hitch you removed? Why did you change to a non-sliding hitch?
This truck didn’t come with a hitch. My previous truck I had a slider hitch in due to it being a standard bed. This truck has an 8 foot long bed and does not need a sliding hitch so that’s why I went with this one
@@WhyNotRV Thank you for that info. My 2019 shortbed RAM came with a regular Curt Q20 hitch. My first season, I had 2 near misses with very tight turns. I converted it to a slider in Nov.2020. Best decision I made.
Yep, those slider hitches are a lifesaver for sure for anything other than an 8 foot long bed lol
The bolt was by your left knee.
It would look that way but that’s just a stain in the bed of the truck I believe lol
How tall are your bed rails?
Unsure, stock for that truck plus an inch or so for the bed cover. I no longer have the setup to be able to measure for you
Unsure, stock for that truck plus an inch or so for the bed cover. I no longer have the setup to be able to measure for you