The Ford and Chevy Puck systems are not the same. The spacing between the pucks is different, which means that you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch for Ram pucks on a GM with pucks. However, the Reese Elite underbed system for Chevy trucks is in the same configuration as the Ford Factory puck system. So, if you are using the Reese Elite rail kit on a Chevy Silverado 3500, you would use a 5th wheel hitch compatible with Ford OEM pucks for the perfect fit. The Ford puck system has a spacing of 13″ on center front to back and 30″ on center side to side. It’s important to note that each manufacturer thinks their puck layout is the best and they are proprietary, so they don’t always work interchangeably.
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- Can a puck system be added to a truck?
- Are all 5th wheel hitches the same?
- Are Ford and GMC the same?
- What is the best 5th wheel hitch for a Ford puck?
- Are all GMC Puck systems the same?
- What is Ford factory puck system?
- Are all OEM Puck systems the same?
- Can a puck system be added to a truck Chevy?
- Are Ford and GM Puck systems the same size?
- What is the best fifth wheel hitch for the Ford puck system?
Can a puck system be added to a truck?
A CURT OEM 5th wheel puck system allows for easy and secure installation of a 5th wheel hitch in a pickup truck. The 5th wheel puck system consists of four mounting points, or pucks, that are integrated into the bed of the truck.
Are all 5th wheel hitches the same?
Typically, fifth wheel trailer hitches have two common types, fixed and sliding. Fixed hitches either use a single or a dual jaw system. Fixed hitches are much cheaper; however, they have a smaller turning radius. On the other hand, sliding fifth wheel hitches usually come with a manual or an automatic locking slider.
Are Ford and GMC the same?
Ford Motor Co.
(U.S.) owns Ford and Lincoln. General Motors (U.S.) owns Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC. Hummer is now a GMC sub-brand. GM has a formal partnership with Honda to co-develop EVs.
What is the best 5th wheel hitch for a Ford puck?
What is the best 5th wheel hitch for Ford puck system? The A25™ 5th wheel hitch with OEM puck system legs #16036 is the best option for the Ford puck system. The leg anchors easily and securely drop into the Ford pucks, locking into place with just a quarter-turn of the handles.
Are all GMC Puck systems the same?
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.
What is Ford factory puck system?
With the covers removed. You can simply drop the 5th wheel hitch into the pucks. And lock it into. Place if your vehicle is not equipped with the puck.
Are all OEM Puck systems the same?
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 actually one of my favorites on the market.
Can a puck system be added to a truck Chevy?
5th Wheel Puck System Rail Adapter Install #16027
It is designed to fit select model years of the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD and Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty (see application info to verify fitment).
Are Ford and GM Puck systems the same size?
I see now that RAM, Ford, and GM all have different dimensions. Also be aware that a the dimension change when the truck is redesigned.
What is the best fifth wheel hitch for the Ford puck system?
The A25™ 5th wheel hitch with OEM puck system legs #16036 is the best option for the Ford puck system. The leg anchors easily and securely drop into the Ford pucks, locking into place with just a quarter-turn of the handles. The anchors are also fully adjustable to eliminate chucking noises.
