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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Turnoverball for Ram - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Turnoverball for Ram - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

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Want a premium, US-made hitch that can be removed to leave your bed totally free? How about the option of towing a gooseneck trailer when you're done with the camper? Get the best of all worlds with this premium B&W pairing. 1-800-940-8924 to order B and W 5th wheel hitch part number BW53QR or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all B and W products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Turnoverball for Ram - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs. 5th Wheel Hitch reviews from real customers.
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B and W 5th Wheel Hitch - BW53QR

  • 20000 lbs GTW
  • Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
  • B and W
  • Fixed Fifth Wheel
  • Standard - Double Jaw
  • Double Pivot
  • 5000 lbs Vertical Load
  • 16-1/4 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall

Want a premium, US-made hitch that can be removed to leave your bed totally free? How about the option of towing a gooseneck trailer when you're done with the camper? Get the best of all worlds with this premium B&W pairing.


Features:

  • 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
  • Rail-free design allows for full access to truck bed when hitch is removed
  • 1" Thick dual jaws provide 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact
    • Less rattle and more security than slide-bar jaws
  • Cam-action latching handle helps prevent binding
    • Simple to release, even on unlevel terrain
    • Lockable to secure trailer to hitch - padlock sold separately
  • Fully articulating head eases hookup and helps to limit chucking
    • Pivots front-to-back and side-to-side
  • Improved cab clearance achieved with 4" of front-to-back adjustment
    • Attach pivot arms to base in desired position fore or aft
  • 3 Height settings to fit your application
  • Quiet, rattle-free ride with polyurethane bushings
  • Wide-stance base offers strength and stability
  • Plastic footpads attach to hitch base and fill truck bed corrugation to create a better fit
  • 2-Piece design for simple setup and removal
    • Hitch base installs in truck bed
    • Hitch head secures to base
  • Gray powder coated steel is corrosion resistant
  • Turnoverball custom-fit gooseneck hitch doubles as installation kit for 5th-wheel hitch
    • Includes hitch ball and safety chain loops for towing a gooseneck trailer
    • Allows for complete truck bed access when you're not towing - single hole in center of bed is mounting point for hitch
    • Installs easily using existing holes in your vehicle's frame
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 5,000 lbs
  • Hitch height: 16-1/4" - 18-1/4"
  • 4" Diameter hole must be cut into bed for Turnoverball installation
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Note: This fifth-wheel trailer hitch is not compatible with Sidewinder or Revolution king pins. Do not use any device that changes the pivot point of your trailer's king pin with this hitch.


Simple Removal for Full Bed Access

B&W Companion Simple Removal

With the Companion from B&W, you get a heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch that mounts in your truck bed by connecting directly to the included Turnoverball gooseneck hitch. No modifications are required to your truck or trailer. And no additional parts are required for the system to work. When you're done towing, the entire hitch can be removed for complete bed access.


B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch

B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch

The included Turnoverball serves as a sturdy, custom base for installing the Companion in the bed of your truck, but it's also one of the most recognizable gooseneck hitches on the market.


Gooseneck Specs:

  • Gross towing weight: 30,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 7,500 lbs
  • Ball size: 2-5/16"

B&W Companion Installed in Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch

With the B&W Turnoverball underbed gooseneck trailer hitch you get the best of both worlds. When you go to tow a gooseneck trailer, the Turnoverball creates a sturdy, dependable connection with your trailer. And when you're done towing, you can stow the ball upside down in the hitch to get full bed access and a clean appearance. When you're ready to tow your fifth wheel trailer, just install the Companion in the ball hole in place of the gooseneck ball and lock the post in place using the built-in handle. You can remove the fifth wheel when you're done towing, leaving your truck bed open once again.


This kit is custom designed for your vehicle. The gooseneck hitch body bolts to existing holes in your truck's frame. While some modification is required - you will need to cut a 4" diameter hole in your bed for the hitch ball and drill holes for the built-in safety chain loops - there is no need to weld onto or to drill into your frame.


Once you have the brackets and center section installed, set up the operating handle. This handle is designed to be accessed from the rear driver's-side wheel well. On the end of the handle is the heavy-duty steel pin that secures the mounting post of the Companion (or the base of the gooseneck hitch ball).


Quiet, Secure Ride

The 1" thick jaw on the Companion is precision machined to provide a tight, sturdy connection. And unlike slide-bar models, the rounded 2-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping around your trailer's king pin, resulting in easier hookup and a safer, quieter ride.


B&W Companion Bushings

In addition to the sturdy jaw, the Companion has durable polyurethane bushings built in to provide a smoother, more comfortable towing experience. These bushings sit on top of the pivot arms that support the fifth-wheel head. Because the head is resting on a padded area, it is able to pivot without clanking. The ability of the head to pivot - both front to back and side to side - along with the trailer also helps to limit the chucking that may occur with a more static hitch.


Non-Binding Latch Handle

The dual jaw on the Companion is operated by a simple-to-use cam-action handle. This handle allows you to quickly and easily release the jaws on the hitch, even if you are on uneven terrain. If any binding does occur between your truck and trailer, the jaws may remain closed after you move the handle to the open position. But because the handle is unlatched, there is nothing keeping the jaws closed except for the binding pressure. Therefore, simply driving your truck forward will be enough to force the jaws to open.


The cam-action handle is held in the closed position with the included pin and clip. For extra security, you can replace the pin with a sturdy padlock. The shackle on the lock you choose should have a diameter of 5/16", height of 3", and a width of 2-1/4".


Assembly of the B&W Companion

To install the Companion, first bolt the included RV post to the Companion's base. This post is what inserts into the hole in your truck bed. The RV post attaches to the base in 1 of 2 ways to allow for improved cab clearance and proper positioning over your truck's axle.


The next step is to set up the Companion's pivot arms. The arms are what allow the hitch to be adjusted front to back as well as up and down for optimal positioning. As a result, this hitch can accommodate the height of your trailer and also help to give you the cab clearance needed to execute turns while towing.


Companion 3500 Base Diagram

To adjust either the height of the hitch or the fore/aft positioning, just attach the hitch's pivot arms in the desired location on the base. The above diagram gives an indication of where to mount the arms so that you get the height and the cab clearance that you need.


The hitch head installs on top of the pivot arms. When you have the head in position, simply secure it to the arms with the included pins.



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Video of B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Turnoverball for Ram - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for Ultimate Overview of the B and W Companion Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Turnoverball for Ram

Hey everyone, Ryan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be checking out the line of B&W turnoverball underbed gooseneck trailer hitches. With these being all custom fit, be sure to use our fit guide, enter in your truck's information to make sure you're gonna get the right one. Today we have it on a Silverado, but these are all gonna work the same way regardless of the make and model that you might have. There are quite a few manufacturers who make gooseneck trailer hitches for pickup trucks and the one that I find myself recommending time and time again is a B&W. And I say that because their products are awesome, you know, they're well-built, everything fits good and just works like you'd expect it to.

And if you're familiar at all with the towing world, you've probably heard of that B&W name and there's a reason for it. And that's because people have really good luck with setups like this. What's gonna separate the turnover ball kits from some of the other ones is a few things really. One of 'em being the fact that when you're not using your hitch, you can take the ball and flip it upside down and actually store it in the hitch there, which is pretty convenient. You know, you're not gonna have to deal with, you know, your ball rolling around in the backseat of your truck or you know, forgetting it in the garage or anything like that.

You can leave it in here and it'll always stay with the truck, you know, which isn't a huge deal to some people. I think it's pretty convenient though. Something else is the bed space. So when you're not using it, this is really all you're gonna have to deal with. You know, the hitch doesn't take up a lot of space in all the different types of trucks, so you're still gonna have that full bed access.

So if you need to haul lumber or parts or whatever, you're not gonna have a big hitch in here taking up all the space. But what I think is really cool about these particular kits is you almost get two hitches for the price of one. And what I mean by that is, you know, we obviously have our goose ball here that we can use for our goose in our trailer. But if you ever find yourself getting a fifth wheel-type trailer as well, or maybe you have a gooseneck and you have a fifth wheel or you just want to kind of keep your options open, with this setup, all the underbed hitches, you can actually use what's called the B&W Companion. And it's a fifth wheel head that utilizes the underbed hitch.

And so that fifth wheel head will have a shank like this that'll drop into this. You lock it down and then you get that fifth wheel. So pretty convenient. You know, you can grow into it, tow multiple different trailers, so on and so forth. Something else worth noting too, let's say if you don't really care about the gooseneck, right That's not really what you're looking to do, but you don't like the idea of having the in-bed rails, you know, your traditional rails for fifth wheels, you can always use this, hit the Companion and still be able to tow your fifth wheel without having those big rails in the bed of your truck. Something that is important to think about whenever you're using a hitch like this is your bed length. You know, do you have a short bed or a long bed And I say that in particular in regards to short bed trucks, which seem to be for the most part, more popular nowadays. And it's important to think about that. And that's due to cab clearance, okay So with the short bed, your hitch is gonna be a little closer to the cab of your truck. And so if the trailer that you're pulling happens to overhang a little bit, you need to think about that when you're making those turns. You know, you don't want to crash the corner of your trailer into the cab of your truck. With the long beds, It's not really that big of a deal, you know, shouldn't really run into too many issues there. But a couple solutions for those of you that have short beds and are concerned about that or kind of know you might run into that issue, B&W offers an offset ball, okay That'll drop down into here and place that ball a little bit further back to buy you some more space. And if you plan on using the Companion or that fifth wheel that'll drop in here, they make a fixed one which stays put. So you can use that for your long beds. And if you plan on using that setup with a short bed, they make a sliding-type one. That way when you do go to make those type turns, you can unlock the hitch, it'll slide back and give you all that extra clearance. All of the underbed hitches are going to have spring-loaded safety chain openings, which are these here. So when you're not using 'em, they stay down flat. With the springs there, it should help prevent them from rattling. You'll still get a little bit of it, I'm sure, but it's better than nothing. And when you're ready to use 'em, you know, they pull up, you click your safety chains to it, and that's really all there is to it there. So pretty convenient. And that honestly is pretty normal for a lot of the hitches across the board, even by other manufacturers. For the most part, just about all the hitches are gonna have a 30,000 pound maximum gross trailer weight rating, which is gonna be the amount of weight pulling on the hitch. So that is the weight of your trailer, plus anything you might have in or on it. Now, it is a good idea to check the instructions for your kit and your particular truck just to verify that weight capacity. And while you're at it, you know, grab your truck's owner's manual too, look in there and make sure it can even handle that amount of weight. And you never want to exceed what the truck or the hitch is rated to pull. Since these kits are gonna be custom fit to your particular truck, everything goes together pretty smooth. And that's where the quality control from B&W comes into play. You really don't have to fight with this a whole lot or do crazy modifications. And that's gonna hold true for just about all the makes and models, at least that I've ran into. Everything goes together really nicely. Their finish on all their hitches is really nice too. It's a powder coat finish. I think it looks good and seems to hold up for quite some time. So should get quite a few years out of this, you know, before you run into any corrosion or anything along those lines. Compared to some of the other hitches too, other manufacturers, I like B&W's handle mechanisms, they tend to be really smooth and you don't really have to search around for the lock. You know, some of the other ones you have to kind of do one of those deals and it wants to unsnap and everything else. And that's just not the case with the B&W hitches. You don't even have to think about it, pull it out, bump it over a little bit, locks into place or unlocks, and that's how the hitch is gonna operate. So it's really straightforward. You pull out, lock it, You can turn the ball around or do what you need to do in there, and then when you're ready to tow or lock everything down, that's all there is to it. So I figured we'd pull into the garage here, get it up in the air and see how the hitch looks underneath our particular truck. And this is gonna be how it looks in a lot of the situations, you know, and I feel like B&W does a really good job of keeping things as simple as possible and low profile as possible. So for such a heavy-duty hitch, doesn't really take up a lot of space even underneath the truck. And I feel like because of that, that's going to allow the hitch in most cases to be compatible with suspension upgrades. And that's one of the big questions we run into a lot when people are setting up their truck with a hitch like this, you know, "Am I gonna be able to use air springs or some type of suspension enhancement" And in our case today, and in many cases that I've experienced in the past, nine times out of 10, the upgrades are gonna be compatible with the hitch. So perfect example, today we have our Ride Right, Or I'm sorry, our Air Lift Air Helper springs installed in conjunction with the hitch. And it's hard to speak across the board for every single make and model and every single suspension enhancement, but chances are pretty good with the B&W hitch you'll be able to do something like this And there's a lot of information available and out there, so you can always, you know, do a little bit more research and just make sure all that stuff is going to work together. So ultimately, what you're gonna get with the B&W compared to some of them other hitches is just that quality. You know, I've installed a ton of these on all different types of makes and models, and it's consistent every single time, and everything works like it should goes together like it should. And it's something that you just have to kind of get your hands on. And once you do, you'll notice that, you know, it definitely has an advantage, at least in my opinion, on a lot of the other types of hitches. And not to mention too, being able to take that Companion, that fifth wheel if need be and drop the thing in this hitch and kind of get two for one is huge, at least to me. And like I said, kind of grow into it and tow all different types of trailers. But with that said, I think that'll about do it for our look at of the line of B&W custom fit underbed gooseneck trailer hitches.


Customer Reviews

B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Turnoverball for Ram - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs - BW53QR

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (4092 Customer Reviews)

Want a premium, US-made hitch that can be removed to leave your bed totally free? How about the option of towing a gooseneck trailer when you're done with the camper? Get the best of all worlds with this premium B&W pairing.

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I wanted to be able to easily utilize my truck bed and this hitch provides that in spades! Easy to remove and install. I absolutely have to give a shout out to Paula on customer service. She was amazing! My first shipment was damaged and missing a vital part. Paula had another one shipped right away and made my return shipment a breeze. She stayed in contact with me to the end. I felt like she shared in my joy once the install was complete! The hitch is super adjustable for optimal placement in the bed and height of the trailer. Make a few quick measurements and it just goes together quickly. Love the dual jaw release lever. Our last 5th wheel hitch had the standard pull to release lever and it was often very difficult to operate. This lever style is a game changer. Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with the product and customer service!



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Shipping box for base was damaged in transit. Parts are scratched up, box is not designed for the weight put in it. Etrailer needs to step it up. For what a companion hitch costs, there should be no reason to get damaged goods.



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I installed this system in my classic square body Silverado after installing the Turnover Ball BK1400 gooseneck hitch. Both work great together and this companion installed beautifully. I tow a 40’ Cougar camper with it.



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Just finished installing my B&W Companion 5th Wheel hitch. I hooked to my RV to check my instillation, everything went very smooth.
I would recommend this hitch to anyone with a Gooseneck turnover ball B&W hitch installed in there truck bed. Great product, very easy instillation.



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One year later I still love my companion hitch. Performs excellent just as it should. Very good quality. Totally glad I purchased it.



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The construction of this hitch is very heavy duty. The reason I gave this a low rating was due to the condition it was in when it arrived. There were parts missing. One of the handles that releases the upper hitch from the base was bent. There were numerous chips and deep scratches in the paint. For the amount of money I spent on this hitch I expected it to be brand new and undamaged. I sent emails with pictures to etrailer, they were supposed to issue me a credit but I never heard back from them.



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This part of the installation is easy. There are two main pieces. Fasten runners on the bottom of each of the two legs that sit in the bed grooves. Attach the large square pin that goes in the hole in the bed to the main base(there are several bolting patterns depending on where you want the 5th wheel assembly to sit in the bed) and set it in place. Item is heavy even without the upper part (5th wheel plate assembly). Best done by two people. 5th wheel plate assembly also heavy, but can be handled by one person. The directions are clear, easy to understand. Very nice clean setup.



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Outstanding product! Purchased for a 2020 Dodge Ram 2500 w/6.4L Hemi. It took my wife & I about 8 hours to install & everything went together nicely. ~2 hour delay because I wasn’t paying attention & installed the base backwards & had to build a gantry to lift it out. I definitely recommend greasing the round hitch receiver in the bed floor & the square hitch in the base before installing to make removal easier. I recommend the product & looking forward to years of goose neck & 5th wheel hitch use.



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I installed this directly after installing the underbed turnoverball gooseneck hitch, and it was an easy install. Very well written instructions. Equipment looks robust, top notch welds, nice thick powder coat.



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Really like it. No issues at all. Haven't tryed the gooseneck part but I have faith in B& W Hitches.



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B&W has a great product, the instructions are pretty straight forward but I also used the [online] video from b&w to help. Etrailer shipped out my order quickly and it arrived without issue! Thanks etrailer!



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Excellent hitch, easy assembly, easy to remove from the bed using two people. No chucking very solid connection makes for a smooth ride.



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This is a fantastic product! It was recommended to me by five other people, and now that I have it, I see why. The quality is second to none. I did the installation myself, thanks to the instructions included and the excellent videos on the etrailer.com website. Took me a bit longer than the instructions indicated, but mechanical stuff always takes longer than expected for me. Big fan of this product and of etrailer.com. Consistent quality in information and products. Thank you.



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Can’t go wrong with B&W hitches or Etra iler.



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Arrived damaged, not from the delivery process but shipped this way. Extremely heavy and a hassle to return and exchange.This is the second product from etrailer that I have received that was damaged. The led lights of a previous order were also damaged.



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Installed in my 2022 Ram 3500 dually. Install was easy due to the step by step instructions. It was nice that it was made here in USA. I didn’t have to undo the exhaust hangers. The hardest part was torquing the under bed bolts. A crows foot is the way to go. This hitch system seems great. I haven’t had it long, but this thing is rugged. My friend who has a fifth wheel with rails in his bed is thinking of getting one now. It is clean and the bed is still very usable.



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I would like to say that I was not looking forward to putting this hitch on my truck. I heard nothing but nightmares and horror stories, but it couldn't be farther from the truth. I had a friend come over to help (glad I did cause that turnoverball hitch would have been a bear to hold up by yourself. It was ten times easier than I would have imagined. Just follow the instructions and it's a piece of cake. We had the turnover all hitch on in less than 2 hours. Unfortunately I had a rusted brake line that I had to repair before completing the job. Haven't used it yet but can't wait to hitch it up and hit the road. Thanks for making this hitch so easy to install. I'm glad it's American made and extremely heavy duty.



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We received our new BW Companion hitch on time. Noticed that our BW Turnover Ball hitch already installed in truck required a shorter socket post one week out from our trip. With a quick discussion with the great people at etrailer as well as BW, we had the new socket post shipped and installed prior to leaving town. Easy install - All worked as designed. So glad to have responsive parties involved here to help us out. Thanks!



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Molly Just wanted to send you some pictures of my 1991 Ford F250 with my new BW fifth wheel trailer hitch that I recently purchased from the trailer The service from etrailer was excellent I will recommend you to anyone who asks



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I recently bought the gooseneck and fifth wheel b&w hitches to install on my 2008 f 250. I could not be more happy with the products and customer service that etrailer provides. I also bought The Pollack t connector that was also easy to use. The install was done at home and easy to understand. Thanks again.



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Build quality was great and it looks perfect. My only issue is they should supply hard washers and better quality lock washers. 2 of them bent so bad I had to remove them and file the heads to get the huge burrs off to tru to seat another one. If you supply high strength bolts you need to supply a higher grade lock washer it it just tears up the power coat .



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Great design and sturdy! I just is on a 2021 ram 2500 6.4 8' bed installing when great, nothing a single person can't handle. I would recommend to anyone.



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I haven’t pull the 5th wheeler yet, but the B&W Companion is a super heavy duty hitch and it looks like it will handle the job. The installation of the hitch went well. The instructions were pretty straight forward. No problems.



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I am very happy with this Companion Hitch. I installed it by myself without any issues. It performs very well and it looks great. I received a lot of compliments at the RV park. From ordering to delivery everything went very smooth.

Thank You



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This dud is heavy duty, love everything about this! The only downside it that the paint seems to chip a little too easy, and then the rust sets in. It would be nice if the kit came with a touch up bottle so I can stop the rust from getting a foothold. Tows like it's part of the truck. Great product, love the ability to easily remove to gain the full area of the bed, its heavy!


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    There is no difference between the Turnoverball rail kits part # BWGNRK1320 and # BWGNRK1320-5W. The part number is only different so we can organize it in two places on our site. In a gooseneck fitguide and in the fifth wheel fit guide since it works for both. Then to convert to a fifth wheel hitch you'd just need the # BWRVK3500 for a fixed hitch if you have a long bed truck or part # BWRVK3400 for if you have a short bed truck and need a slider. If you want ability to tow either a...
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  • What Fifth Wheel do you Recommend for my 2020 Ram 3500 with 6.5' bed?
    By far the way to go is the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider part # BWRVK3400-5W that you checked out. This offers a 20,000 lbs. capacity so it will handle your trailer weight with no issues. The Companion is the easiest to use slider out there with the best fit and finish available. It uses a dual jaw design and completely wraps around the king pin which eliminates most of the chucking often experienced during hauling a fifth wheel. As an added bonus this can be completely...
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  • Is There A Replacement Pin Box For The Lippert Rhino Box
    The new Rhino Box from Lippert currently has no replacements so you won't be able to swap out this pin box with a Sidewinder to add more turning clearance. Because of this you'll have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in your 6.5' bed to help prevent the nose your 5th wheel from coming into contact with the cab of your 2021 Ram 3500. Unfortunately since you have RamBoxes you will not be be able to tow a 5th wheel without using a rotating pin box and would not be able to tow a trailer with...
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  • Placement of B&W Companion and Turnover Ball Hitch in Bed of 2019 Ram 3500
    Because your Ram has the built-in gooseneck crossmember under the bed, the # BWGNRK1320-5W Turnover Ball that will act at the mount for the # BWRVK3500-5W companion 5th wheel hitch will mount directly centered over the rear axle. The pivot arms for the Companion hitch will place the fifth wheel king pin one inch forward of the axle when installed in one of the three orientations shown in the provided diagram.
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  • Is There a B&W Hitch for a 2021 Ram 3500 with 8' Bed
    We do have a B&W hitch for your 2021 Ram 3500 with long bed. Depending on whether you have the OEM prep package or not will determine which one you are needing. If you do not have the prep package (a puck system pre-installed in your truck bed that has built in receivers for a hitch) then you will need the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W. You will also need the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion # BWGNRK1320-5W to use that hitch. The installation kit...
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  • Can The Lippert Rhino Box Be Swapped Out With The Reese Sidewinder?
    I spoke with Lippert and they informed that you have the new Lippert Rhino Box pin box on your Alliance Paradigm 295MK. Unfortunately, the Rhino Box has no available replacements so you actually won't be able to swap this out with the Sidewinder like you planned, however I have another workaround. To get the clearance you're going to need to tow a 5th wheel with a short box, you're going to need to use a sliding hitch. Take a look at the: -B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider...
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch For 2019 Ram 2500 Short Bed
    I would be happy to recommend a 5th wheel hitch for you 2019 Ram 2500 short bed. Since you have a short bed you are correct that you will need to use a sliding hitch for increased cab clearance, or you can add a rotating pin box to your trailer and use a fixed 5th wheel hitch. The B&W Companion # BWRVK3670, and the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R24 Slider - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs # C16566 are the slider models available if your truck has the OEM prep package, but the # C16566 will...
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  • How to Lock B&W Gooseneck Ball and Companion 5th Wheel Hitches to 2019 Ram 3500
    B&W doesn't have a direct way to lock the hitch ball to the Custom Underbed Installation Kit # BWGNRK1320-5W or the Companion # BWRVK3400 (for a 6-1/2' bed) or # BWRVK3500 (for an 8' bed), however we do still have some options for you to add theft protect for these on your 2019 Ram 3500. The easiest thing to do is add a cable lock like part # e98891 to your setup. You can route this through the lift piece for the hitch ball when it's in the stored position as well as around either of the...
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  • What 5th Wheel Hitch Do I Need For My 2022 Ram Big Horn
    I do have a solution for you, but there are quite a few variables. Your 2022 Ram Bighorn is available in all three sizes, 1500, 2500, and 3,500. I am not sure if you have the 5th wheel Load & Towing Groups package or if you have the Ram 1500, so I will recommend two 5th wheel hitches. One that will be compatible with a 5th wheel tow package and one that will not be compatible with that setup. If you have the 2500 or 3500 Big Horn with the 5th wheel tow package, I recommend the following: B&W...
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch and Mounting Rail Recommendations for 2021 Ram 2500
    If you're wanting the hitch mounting system to attach under the truck bed so that the bed is completely clear once the hitch is removed, you'll want to use the B&W Companion sliding hitch, part # BWRVK3400-5W. The hitch installs into the B&W Turnover Ball gooseneck hitch, part # BWGNRK1320-5W. If you were wanting to use an above bed rail mounted hitch like the Reese # RP30051 you'd looked at, you'd need a bracket/rail kit like # RP30035-522. If you'd like to install a 7-way trailer connector...
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  • B&W 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch That Fits A 2019 Ram 3500
    Yes, the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3600 will fit your 2019 Ram 3500 as long as you have the OEM puck system. If you do not have the OEM system, you can use the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W, with the custom under-bed installation kit # BWGNRK1320-5W.
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  • What Fifth-Wheel Hitch do You Recommend for My 2022 Ram 2500 without OEM Prep?
    The best and most popular fifth-wheel hitch we carry for your 2022 Ram 2500 without OEM prep is the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W. Apart from the 20,000 pound tow weight capacity and the 5,000 pound vertical weight limit, the Companion has a cam-action latching handle helps prevent binding. Also, the hitch comes with 3 different height settings for your leveling needs. With the hitch, you will also need the Custom Underbed Installation Kit # BWGNRK1320-5W as well...
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  • Best 5th Wheel Hitch Option for 2019 Ram 2500 Mega Cab With 6-1/2 Foot Short Bed
    With clearance being the biggest issue for you, there is one option I highly recommend for a 5th wheel hitch that fits your 2019 Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # DM8550034. The Hijacker gives you more clearance than any other sliding hitch because of its 14 inches of front-to-back travel; other hitches have between 10 inches and 12 inches of travel. That will give you the most possible clearance for your 2019 Ram, and you...
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  • How to Add B&W Companion to 2019 Ram 3500 Without Prep Package
    Hi Ed; since you don't have the factory pucks in your 2019 Ram 3500 you will need the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1320-5W. This serves as a gooseneck hitch and also allows you to mount the Companion. The only other thing you will need is the Companion itself. For a long bed you need the fixed # BWRVK3500-5W and for a short bed the # BWRVK3400-5W with the slider. The Companion is a great hitch and super reliable so I have no doubt...
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  • Recommendation for Improved Cab Clearance on 2021 Ram 2500
    I do have a solution for you, it is the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider, # BWRVK3400-5W. This mounts to the bed of your 2021 Ram 2500 using the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch that you already have installed! Your clearance issues will be eliminated using this hitch with a built-in slider. It has 1" Thick dual jaws providing 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact and less rattle. The gross towing weight is 20,000 lbs. with a vertical load limit of 5,000 lbs. The...
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  • Options For Installing 5th Wheel Hitch In 2019 Ram 3500 without OEM Puck System
    They do not make an aftermarket puck system kit for your 2019 Ram 3500, so you have a few options to get a 5th wheel hitch installed. The standard way is installing above bed rails # C16430-204 to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch # C55DR if you have a 6-1/2' bed, or a fixed 5th wheel hitch # C16140 if you have an 8' bed. If having the permanently installed above bed rails is a buzz kill for you, then another option is installing the B&W Turnoverball # BWGNRK1320-5W will allow you to install...
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  • How to Identify the Puck System in a 2023 Ford F-250
    There will be four circles in the bed of your F-250 in a square pattern centered around the axle. They'll be about the diameter of the top of a tall beer can. I saw you were looking at the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit item # BW73FR. If there is one center square shaped receiver this is what you have. If you have the OEM puck system you can use the B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch item # BWRVK3300 if you have the long bed or a rotating...
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  • Will Current B&W Head Fit B&W RVK3000 Base
    The # BWRVC3200 you were looking at will not fit since it is designed for the Patriot. The Patriot and Companion are not interchangeable. However, you can add the Replacement Head Assembly for B&W Companion # BWRVC3006. It has an even higher rating but you will be limited by the capacity of the base. It will be the same height as what you have now.
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  • Correct B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch for 2014 Ford F-350 Long Bed
    You are right on with the exact B&W Companion 5th wheel hitch for your 2014 Ford F-350 that will mount directly onto the Turnoverball Gooseneck Custom Underbed Installation Kit # BWGNRK1111-5W. The correct Companion is the one you mentioned, the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W. You made a really smart choice here because the Companion is considered by most to be the highest-quality fifth wheel hitch in the industry due to its massive jaws and cushioned bushings which...
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  • What Is the Best 5th Wheel Hitch Brand for a 2019 Ford F-350 DRW Long Bed
    The best 5th wheel hitch manufacturer or brand on the market is B&W. They make the most durable, easy to use, and best performing 5th wheel hitch which is spoken of highly by almost all that use them. The B&W 5th wheel hitches are also all made right here in the USA which is a claim that not many other 5th wheel hitch manufactures can make and they have a lifetime warranty. The best 5th wheel hitch within the B&W brand is the Companion. The B&W Companion has a cam action handle which...
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  • Adjustment of the B&W Companion's Pivot Arms
    If you have already adjusted the pivot arms of the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # BWRVK3500-5W in a way to provide you max clearance and are not satisfied with the result, I would remove the tailgate.
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  • Fifth Wheel Install Kit For A 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
    We do carry fifth wheel install/rail kits for your 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. For that I recommend the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # BWRVK2500. This kit comes with all of the underbed install kit, as well as the above bed rails. I prefer this kit over others because it will be a no-drill install. Also the B&W products are made here in the USA. This kit includes industry standard fifth wheel rails, which will be compatible with virtually any fifth wheel hitch like the B&W...
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  • Is A Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Needed For A 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 Long Bed?
    You will not need a sliding hitch like the B&W Companion # BWRVK3770 you currently have. A sliding hitch is needed on a short bed truck because of the positioning of where the hitch will be mounted, in relation to the cab of your truck and it being too close to each other. The slider would slide back when you make tight turns while towing your 5th wheel trailer, that way there will be no impact to your truck cab. If your 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 has the OEM prep (pucks) package, you can use...
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  • Underbed 5th Wheel Kit For A 2022 Silverado 3500 High Country DRW Diesel
    I do have a solution for your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, but we do not have an aftermarket puck system that will fit your truck. The only underbed kit we offer for your truck is the: -Custom Underbed Installation Kit # BWGNRK1020-5W This kit will keep your bed slick when not in use, and, allows for use with a gooseneck hitch, as well as, a 5th wheel hitch with the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W. This hitch has a maximum towing capacity of 20,000-lbs, and has...
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  • Recommended Below Bed B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch For A 2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty Dually
    You would need to have Ford install their puck system in your 2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty to use the B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000lbs # BWRVK3300. We do carry a compatible below bed mount for another Companion model. The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000lbs # BWRVK3500-5W with the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1116-5W. This below bed kit will allow you...
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  • Recommendation for Best Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ford F350 RWD Long Bed
    The exact hitch needed will depend on whether your 2019 Ford F350 has the factory tow prep package with the pucks in the bed or not. When it comes to trouble-free performance, durability and ease of use, you can't go wrong with B&W 5th wheel hitches. When somebody asks for the best, that's where we point them. The B&W Companion offers massive 1 inch thick jaws that contact the king pin all the way around for a smooth rattle free ride. Not having full contact causes the jerking and banging...
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  • Best 5th Wheel Base Rails and Hitch for 2014 Ram 2500 with Rambox
    Thank you for reaching out - you've come to the right place! Your local shop is correct. You need to use a base rail kit that has a 4-point connection and a Sidewinder (or similar) pin box with the rotating turret for this application. The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W has a single-point connection with the square shank and so the twisting forces placed on it by the Sidewinder system will damage the gooseneck receiver. You have to use a pin box with a rotating turret...
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  • Which Air Helper Springs For 2005 Ford F-350 Fit With B&W Turnoverball Installed?
    I have a replacement option for you, but the Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 air helper springs you have installed on your 2005 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Lariat DRW 4WD are not compatible with the any of the current gooseneck hitches available for your truck including the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs # BWGNRK1108. I recommend going ahead and getting the # BWGNRK1108 as it is hands down the best gooseneck hitch available for your truck due...
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  • Recommended Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Hitches for 2017 Ford F-350 Without Factory Rails
    You just described the perfect situation for someone to have a B&W Companion Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W. The Companion fits directly into B&W Custom Underbed Installation Kit # BWGNRK1116-5W which doubles as a Gooseneck hitch. Both are confirmed to fit your 2017 Ford F-350 that has a long bed. Since the fifth wheel installs into the gooseneck there are no rails left in your bed giving you full access when not towing. The gooseneck ball turns over inside the hitch tucking...
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation to Fit 2012 Chevy Silverado with B and W Turnoverball Hitch
    Sounds like your 2012 Chevy Silverado 3500 has a B and W Turnoverball hitch part # BWGNRK1012-5W installed in it and you need the B and W Companion Hitch part # BWRVK3500-5W.
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  • Best Fifth Wheel Hitch Setup Recommendation for a 2012 Ram 3500 with B and W Turnover Ball
    That we are aware of there are no known horror stories from people using the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G on a fifth wheel trailer. As long as you stay under the 20k capacity that this adapter has and install it properly you would be fine. I attached a review video for you to check out as well. Another option you have since you have a B and W Turnover ball hitch part # BWGNRK1313-5W would be to use a B and W Companion Hitch like the # BWRVK3400-5W...
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  • Will Reese Aftermarket Puck System Fit a 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty
    The Reese Under-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # RP39FR is only designed to fit 2017 - 2022 Ford Super Duty pickups, but we do have some other options for you to utilize. If the goal is to have a clean and free truck bed when you aren't towing a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer then the absolute best solution for you is the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1111-5W. This acts as a gooseneck hitch but then also provides a receiver for the B&W...
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  • B&W Companion Fit for B&W Gooseneck Underbed Kit
    The B&W Companion hitches that fit with the B&W Underbed Kit # BWGNRK1319-5W are the slider # BWRVK3400-5W and the fixed # BWRVK3500-5W. Normally we recommend using the sliding version for short bed trucks but there are times when the fixed Companion can be used for a short bed truck (like if the 5th wheel RV has a tapered nose). I recommend going with the slider just because it's better to be safe than sorry in my opinion, but it's ultimately up to you. There are other hitches that can...
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  • Recommended B&W Gooseneck and 5th Wheel Hitch for 2017 Ford F-350
    For your 2017 Ford F-350, the B&W Companion # BWRVK3500-5W is one of the most popular 5th wheel hitch options. It is extremely well made in the USA and is designed to work with the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1116-5W so you get that clean bed when not in use. The underbed gooseneck hitch will add 137 lbs to your truck and then when you add the 5th wheel hitch it will be an additional 205 lbs. If you have a short bed truck you...
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  • Dimensions Of The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch BWGNRK1320
    The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit # BWGNRK1320 you were looking at is 16-5/8" long x 9-1/8" wide x 3-3/8" tall and measures 28-5/8" from the edge of the assembly to the end of the latch handle as shown in the included diagram. The # BWGNRK1320 is confirmed to fit the 2019-2021 Ram 2500 and 2019-2020 Ram 3500 and can be used as a gooseneck hitch, or as a 5th wheel hitch using the B&W Companion # BWRVK3500-5W or # BWRVK3400-5W. If you can tell...
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  • Recommended Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a B&W Turnoverball System
    Welcome back! Since your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 already has the B&W Turnoverball System item # BWGNRK1016-5W installed, you are going to need the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider item # BWRVK3400-5W. Without the slider you're not going to be able to make full turns and you're going to run into your trailer. The fixed B&W Companion item # BWRVK3500-5W isn't going to give you enough clearance. To make towing with a 5th wheel easier I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck...
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  • Replacement Head for B and W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch 20k BWRVK3500
    The replacement head for the B and W Companion hitch # BWRVK3500-5W that you referenced is the part # BWRVC3006. This has a 25k capacity but when used on the 20k Companion you mentioned it is reduces to 20k.
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  • Recommended Fifth Wheel Setup for 2020 Ram 2500 With Rambox
    Using the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel-Gooseneck Pin Box # 325-GH-8045 will result in clearance issues because of the Rambox. You also do not want to use a sliding hitch for the same reason. In order to make this work, you will need a fixed 5th wheel hitch, as well as a rotating pin box. Unfortunately, you will also be unable to use a B&W Companion like the # BWRVK3500-5W since this is not compatible with a rotating pin box. Although not at all ideal, this leaves you with removing...
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  • How Difficult Is Installation of Reese RP87FR Elite Under Bed Rail Kit on 2017 Ford F-250
    The Reese Elite Series under bed puck system, part # RP87FR is compatible with your 2017 Ford F250. The puck spacing is identical to hat of the Ford OEM system, so you'd be able to use any puck mounted hitch designed for the Ford OEM tow/prep package puck system. As you can see by clicking the provided instruction link, the bed will indeed need to be removed temporarily for the installation of the rail kit. Also, if the inner brackets shown in figure # 4 aren't welded to the truck frame,...
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