B&W 5th Wheel Lifting Device for Companion and Patriot Hitches

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• Comparing B&W Companion vs. Curt A20 Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch For 2021 Ram 3500 With OEM Puck System
  So for your 2021 Ram 3500 short bed with the factory puck system, the Curt 5th wheel hitches require an adapter, and for your truck, the correct parts are the following: - Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with R20 Slider # C16541 - Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch with Slider - Ram Towing Prep Package # C16022 The B&W Companion slider, on the other hand, does not need any type of adapter and will mount directly in the puck system; the correct one for your 2021 Ram 3500 is...
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• Will the B&W 5th Wheel Lifting Device Work With Other Hitch Brands
  If you are looking for a universal lifting device for a fifth wheel hitch I recommend the Demco 5th Wheel Lifting Bracket part # DM6100 because it mimics the shape of a standard kin pin. The B&W 5th Wheel Lifting Device part # BWRVXA3130 is more or less designed for an exact jaw shape/thickness so it won't work well for other fifth wheel hitches.
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• Fifth Wheel Lifting Bracket that Can be Used with All Brands of Hitches
  For a non-B and W fifth wheel hitch I recommend the Demco 5th Wheel Lifting Bracket part # DM6100 because it mimics the shape of a standard kin pin so it would work great with your Superglide 2900. The B&W 5th Wheel Lifting Device part # BWRVXA3130 is more or less designed for an exact jaw shape/thickness of the B and W hitches so it won't work well for other fifth wheel hitches.
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• Hoist to Remove B&W Companion from Truck Bed and is Sidewinder Compatible With Any Type of Adapter
  Let's start with the hoist to remove the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3600 from your Ram 2500 and you can absolutely use the B&W 5th Wheel Lifting Device # BWRVXA3130 with the Viking Solutions Rack Jack II Hoist with Winch for 2" Hitches # 310-VRJ001 for this. People use this hoist for all types of things, from generators to hitches (like you see in the accompanying photo) and is a great option for much easier removal of the hitch from the bed than trying to manually lift it, even...
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• Best Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch For Clean Bed on 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 With or Without Puck System
  These are really good questions and we can definitely set you up with the right 5th wheel hitch for your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 short (also called standard) bed, but to quickly answer your question about underbed brackets, there aren't any that are universal (as nice as that would be), they are only designed to be used with specific 5th wheel hitches. That said, you do have a number of different options, which I'll list for you and then make my recommendation. 5th Wheel Hitch for...
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• Weight of B&W Companion Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty
  I'd be happy to give you the weight of the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # BWRVK3400-5W. I checked with the manufacturer, and the head of the Companion weighs 75 lbs and the base weighs 212 lbs for a total of 287 lbs. It's an extremely durable, high-quality hitch that is built to last. Like all sliding 5th wheel hitches, it is heavy, but if you want to take it out of your truck, there is a part made to do that, the B&W 5th Wheel Lifting Device # BWRVXA3130. You...
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• Recommended Hitch for Towing a Camper with a 2018 Ram 2500 6-1/2' Bed
  Generally speaking, 5th wheel towing is more comfortable than gooseneck towing because it has a different connection system and 5th wheel hitches typically have something built in to help reduce the chucking and jarring you can get when towing with an in-bed hitch. The advantage of a gooseneck system is that you don't have to mess with carrying a heavy hitch which means less things you have to be concerned about when getting ready for your camping trip. Since you have a 6-1/2' bed on...
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• Weight of B & W Companion BWRVK3600
  The fifth wheel hitches weigh anywhere from around 175 lbs up to about 250 lbs. This being said, some of them like the B&W Companion # BWRVK3600 can be easily broken down into two more manageable pieces with the hitch head weighing about 65 and the legs weighing about 135. There are other hitches that break down into lighter component parts like the Reese # RP30918 but the head is more difficult to remove. To further make installation/removal easier, if you have a hoist available...
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• Best Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty With Ford Factory Prep Package
  You mentioned wanting a light slider, though I do have to say that all 5th wheel hitches are going to have some heft to them. That said, there are ways to make it more manageable to remove them from the bed, which you can do by removing the head unit first and then the base, though it will still take two people to remove. Having said that, I will give you a couple options, starting with what is absolutely the best sliding 5th wheel hitch for your 2019 Ford F-250 with the factory Ford...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch for 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed With B&W Gooseneck
  There is definitely a way you can tow a 5th wheel trailer with your 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed which already has the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1016-5W, although there isn't an underbed system with pucks which will work because there isn't a way to have both the gooseneck and another rail system installed on your truck. The good news is, the option you do have is to get the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # BWRVK3400-5W, which is considered by...
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• Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch With Underbed Rails for 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty Towing Keystone Raptor
  There are two hitches that have an underbed rail system which fit your 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and both have the capacity needed to tow a Keystone Raptor. I'll go over the options and make some comparisons so you are sure to get the right hitch. - Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # DM8550037 and Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco Hijacker # DM8551009 - B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # BWRVK3400-5W and Custom Underbed Installation...
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• Recommended Hitch For 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty W/Short Bed & OEM Puck System
  The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch W/Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package, # BWRVK3370 is the needed hitch for your 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty Short Bed and the OEM Prep Pkg. The B&W hitches are probably one of the most popular 5th wheel hitches for the later model Ford Super Duty Trucks, and for good reason. The solid construction, 1" thick dual locking jaws and fully-articulating head, that can be easily removed, and it has 3 different height settings. The cushioned bushings,...
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• Best 5TH Wheel Hitch For 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 With the Factory Hitch Prep/Puck 8' Bed
  I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3715 as the best choice for your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. It is designed to drop right into the factory mounting points with no adapter required. This hitch is rated for trailers up to 25,000lbs with a maximum tongue weight of 6,250lbs. The hitch is made in the USA and includes a lifetime warranty. The Lifting Device # BWRVXA3130 can be used to easily remove the 5th wheel hitch from your bed if you have a lifting device...
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• Parts Needed to 5th Wheel Tow with a 2017 Ram 3500 Dually Using B&W Companion for OEM Pucks
  The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3600 is an excellent option and I'm glad to hear that you are strongly considering it for your 2017 Ram 3500 Dually. Not only does the Companion fit directly to your OEM puck system but it also utilizes 1" thick dual jaws for a very secure connection and a cam-action latching handle that allows you to easily release your king pin even if you are terrain that would normally cause binding for other hitches. I have attached a video and some pictures...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty 8 Foot Bed with OEM Prep Pkg.
  Both of these manufacturers build their 5th wheel product stateside, Curt does have other product that is sourced from overseas but not the 5th wheel hitches. Curt Manufacturing is in Eau Claire, Wisconsin with B&W in Humboldt, Kansas. B&W also promotes that their products are not only built in USA but built with raw material sourced from the USA and not imported steel. For the 25K range of 5th wheel hitches, Curt has two options available for the 2021 Ford Super Duty with OEM Prep...
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• Best Slide Hitch for 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty with 6-3/4 Foot Bed and the OEM Prep Pkg
  The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package, # BWRVK3370 is the needed hitch for your 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty with 6-3/4 Foot Bed and the OEM Prep Pkg. The B&W hitches are probably one of the most popular 5th wheel hitches for the later model Ford Super Duty Trucks, and for good reason. The solid construction, 1" thick dual locking jaws and fully-articulating head, that can be easily removed, and it has 3 different height settings. The cushioned...
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• Recommended Easy to Handle 5th Wheel Hitch for Factory Pucks on 2019 Ram 2500 Short Bed
  The B&W # BWRVK3670 Companion 5th wheel hitch you'd looked at would be an outstanding choice, because of its high quality and the excellent ride quality it provides. The hitch uses massive 1 inch thick jaws that hold the king pin tightly, and won't allow any movement of the king pin in the jaws which means less rattling and banging and a smoother ride. The hitch won't require a separate adapter, it'll mount right in the existing pucks. The only two downsides are cost and the weight of...
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• Weight of B & W BWRVK3370 Companion Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch
  The total weight of the B & W # BWRVK3370 Companion is a just over 250 lbs. The hitch breaks down into two sections, the base and the head unit which makes it a bit easier for two folks to move it around. If you have a hoist available, a lifting bracket is available as part # BWRVXA3130. Just close the bracket in the hitch jaws, which provides a lifting point for a hoist. I've linked to a product description video for the hitch and the lifting bracket.
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• What B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Fits 2020 Ram 3500 With Factory Puck System
  The correct B&W Companion 5th wheel trailer hitch for your 2020 Ram 3500 with the factory puck system is going to depend on if you have a short bed (less than 8 feet) or a long bed: - Short Bed: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3670 - Long Bed: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3600 This is considered by most to be the best 5th wheel hitch in the industry due to the immense jaw system that...
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• Can Adapter be Used to Fit Husky 5th Wheel Hitch to Pucks on 2019 Ram 2500
  I believe that you are referring to a 2019 Ram 2500 with the puck system and a short bed. If your Husky slider mounts to industry standard rails (see attached photo with dimensions) then you can use the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # RP30154 to make it fit (this fits the long bed Ram 2500 as well). If by chance you have the older model Husky slider that used a special kind of rail then your only option is to replace the hitch as well since those rails are no longer available. In this...
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• Best Option for 5th Wheel Hitch for Clean Bed on 2019 Ford F-350 With Factory Pucks and Short Bed
  We have an option for your 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty with a short bed and factory pucks. You were right about the B&W Companion # BWRVK3370 being difficult to move because it is 265 lbs, though if you have enough room and the right space you can use the B&W 5th Wheel Lifting Device # BWRVXA3130 to take it out of your truck. However, if you were to take it apart, the base weighs 192 lbs and the head unit weighs 73 lbs, though the weight of the Companion is not uncommon for sliding 5th wheel...
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• How Much Do Fifth Wheel Hitches Weigh that Fit 2018 Ram OEM Rail Kit
  Fifth wheel hitches typically weigh close to 200 but there is some variance to that like the Curt A20 part # C16044 weighs 191 lbs. The Reese M5 part # RP30918 weighs 187 lb, and the B and W Companion part # BWRVK3600 weighs 224 lbs. One option to make the install a bit easier is to use a crane that attaches to the hitch at the rear of the truck like with the MaxxTow part # MT70238 and with that you can also use the B and W Lifting Device part # BWRVXA3130 which fits into the jaws of...
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• Best 5th Wheel Hitch for Towing with a 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Long Bed and OEM Pucks
  I highly recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3715 for your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 for a few reasons. It fits directly to your puck system without the need for an adapter kit, it features 1" dual jaws that have proven to do a great job at keeping the king pin on your trailer pin box very secure, the Companion comes with a cam-action latching handle that makes releasing it effortless when you're on uneven ground, and B&W makes all of their products right here in the...
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• Can a B&W Companion Slider # BWRVK3370 Be Placed In a Long Bed 2021 Ford F-350?
  Yes, the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider # BWRVK3370 will fit the factory prep/puck system that is on your 2021 Ford F-350 long bed. The mounts are the same from the 2011 to current model year F-250, F-350 and F-450 regardless if its a single rear wheel axle or dually axle. Depending on how often you take the hitch in and out of your truck bed the B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3300 may be a better option since it weighs 110lbs less than the sliding hitch....
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• Best Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 with OEM Puck System
  The B&W Companion Slider # BWRVK3775 is really hard to argue with as being the best sliding 5th wheel hitch for your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 with the puck system. Not only is it a great hitch when it comes to quality, but it also has the mounting pieces built right into the base piece so you won't need an adapter like you do with practically every other sliding hitch that fits your pickup. When you couple that with the cushioning system, dual 1" thick locking jaws, and cam-action handle...
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• Can Fixed B&W Companion Fit 2021 Ford F-250 Short Bed
  The B&W Companion hitches for your 2021 Ford F-250 do not position differently, and it is likely you will be okay to use the fixed hitch with the Turnoverball mount, which are the following parts: - B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W - Custom Underbed Installation Kit # BWGNRK1116-5W The only way to know for sure though is to use the following formula, which will tell you if you can make a full 90 degree turn safely: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from...
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• Best 5TH Wheel Hitch For a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Long Bed With Factory Prep/Puck System
  I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3715 as being the best hitch for your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. This fixed hitch has a cam-action latching handle that will help prevent binding. Even when on uneven terrain you will be able to unlock the handle and pull out from underneath the trailer. This hitch is rated for up to 25,000lbs with a maximum tongue weight of 6,250lbs. I do recommend using a Lube Plate # RP83002 on your pin box. This nylon plate will allow...
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• Recommended 20k 5th Wheel Hitch For A 2022 Ford F-250 Short Bed With Factory Pucks
  If you need an American made sliding fifth wheel hitch that will fit the pucks in the bed of 2022 Ford F-250, we have exactly what you are looking for. The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3370 will fit all your parameters. This American made hitch is rated to 20,000 pounds and will snap right into the pucks in your bed, making the install nice and quick. It also has 12" of travel when sliding it so there will be plenty of room when making tight turns. B&W hitches are...
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