PullRite Hitch For 2020 Chevy

[schumie]

Hello fellow campers. Just recently I have purchased a 2020 Silverado 2500 standard short bed without the puck system, I am quickly learning that was a wrong decision, not having the puck system, not the Chevy part. During the conversations with the dealer, one of the stipulations that I required was them to install my current PullRite #4100 SuperGlide Traditional hitch from the 2017 Chevy to the 2020 Chevy, That was the beginning of March. Now we are in May and the campgrounds are going to open back up and I still don't have my hitch installed. So I am asking for some help or reviews on my options.

Option 1 is to install my current SuperGlide hitch in this new truck with a standard rail system and adaptor mounts, since the clean bed technology is not an option any longer for the new model Chevy truck. This would give me the comfort and security of the slider hitch and not having any problems making corners, but the question on the adaptor mount is my concern. This adaptor mount that I have to purchase is where I have my concerns. How good is this? Has anyone used one of these? Does it have any negative feedback?

Option 2 is to purchase a new standard hitch that is not a slider and install the rail system without the adaptor mount. This option seems the most durable and safe, but my concern with this option is will my 2014 Elkridge Ultra be able to make tight turns without any problems? Will I hit my back window if I turn a tight corner? I talked with a Technician at our local RV dealer and he was certain that a standard hitch would be ok and I don't need a slider. I tried talking to the salesman, but he had no idea how to answer. I talked with the parts department and the person working had no idea.

That's why I am reaching out to the group. Has anyone purchased a 2020 Chevy and does anyone have PullRite hitch installed? If not, what are your thoughts? Does anyone purchase slider hitches any longer for a standard 6'5' bed length? Just looking for any help.

Thank you for your time.

[Cummins12V98]

"(note: I installed my RAM ones myself"

He always says that!!! I was planning to help him but he got hot pants and got er dun by himself!

[Me_Again]

Have dealer install the 4 factory pucks(note: I installed my RAM ones myself), sell your hitch and buy this B&W manual slider.

https://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=55974

Because of my front box I had to slide the hitch back to unhook, so it just become put of our check in process. I would slide it back forward on the park exit road. Love B&W king pin latch setup. Chris

[Gib3633]

B&W has full 1 inch thick jaws machined perfectly to fit your 2 inch pin. Curt is a pretty hitch at a glance and the jaws appear to be 9/16 of an inch thick. however if you get up or over and look at the inside of the jaws the contact area to the pin is 3/16 of an inch. This will eventually wear a groove in your pin creating slop and pin damage.

[Cummins12V98]

^^^^^ Another happy member of the "B&W HeavyWeight FanBoy Club" ^^^^^

[ACZL]

I too 2nd CumminsV12 on going w/ the B&W. He sold me on them 3 years ago. I started off w/a Reese slider back in '03 w/ a short box Ford. Used it maybe 2x while I owned it. Made a deal w/ dealer on a used Reese 16K 4-way pivot head non slider. When we got a new '15 Ford, switched the Reese 16K to it. The Reese was ok for trailer we had and I really liked the pivot head due to a awkward angle I was in w/ the old non pivot Reese and trying to hook-un-hook. When we upgraded to new coach in '17, in my mind the Reese 16K would be taxed although probly still within it's limits------I just didn't feel comfy w/ it. So before we went to p/u the new coach, bought a B&W Patriot 18K non slider (truck still a short box). Oh, Reese rails were used on the '15. The '15 was a SRW F350 and did a good job towing the new coach. Really liked how you could switch the "A" arms around to move Pin location as well as height. Bought a DRW F350 in '18 (off the lot no pucks) and this time used B&W rails. Holy schitt the B&W rails are BEEFY!!!! Compared to the Reese rails and Reese hitch, B&W is HEAVY DUTY all the way around!!! Never had a problem w/ hooking/unhooking and no chucking/jerking at all. Personal preference here, but I have the 5th Airborne pin box and CumminsV12 has the Trail Air, both achieve the same results but go about it in different ways.

As for a slider/non slider hitch, most newer RV's have cut corners so one can make a sharp turn w/a short box w/o hitting back window. Should you have a older RV w/o cut corners, making a sharp turn is tricky w/o a slider. My take is, if your in that tight of a turn, then put it in drive to straighten out and the proceed. Yes you still have to watch how close you are to window BUT if you take your time, there is no need to slide the hitch. I've always done that and no problems-----hence only using my old slider 2x in several years. I wouldn't go back to a slider if a got another short box.

As I said above, Cummins V12 sold me on the B&W and I will stand right beside him promoting it. This past winter I bought a B&W adjustable turnover receiver for my snowmobile/landscape trailers and Holy Moly it's made/built like a rock!!!! So if you end up w/ a new hitch and rails, I'd strongly suggest going w/ B&W.

[Curly2001]

As a side note, make sure your new truck is not too high at the bed for your trailer. I had an 07 2500HD and traded for a 2019 which is higher at the rear. At first I had a slider on an A16 Curt and it added about three inches to my pin height which really made me nose high. Pulled the slider out and reconfigured the hitch without the slider and things work much better. I also have the 6.5' bed and have good clearance on the turns.
Good luck,
Curly

[Cummins12V98]

94-D2 wrote:
I don’t think they make an automatic slider.

B&W does not make an auto slide but who cares. RARE to ever need to slide.

B&W, you will thank me!!!


BTW, CURT is made in Communist China!

[94-D2]

I don’t think they make an automatic slider.

[schumie]

If I go with the puck system and a new hitch, my RV dealer has Curt, B&W and Demco. I think I would lean towards the B&W hitch since I have not heard much on the Demco. I know Curt has good equipment, but I see a lot of people talking about the B&W. I looked at one on the dealership floor and it looks well constructed.

[94-D2]

Superglide makes the recessed hitch mounts for your truck. It’s pricey but it’s doable.

[MFL]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Sell your hitch on CL. Add pucks n buy a new hitch.

X2 best option

Jerry

[Cummins12V98]

Sell your hitch on CL. Add pucks n buy a new hitch.

[schumie]

After looking over the PullRite website a little more, my Traditional hitch #4100 is not available for the puck system. The only way to mount my current hitch is to use the rail system and the adaptor mounts.

[Cummins12V98]

Why not install the pucks???