B&W Companion Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Will Not Slide Back
Question:
I installed and torqued my slide for the first time. After torquing it wont slide. I move the locking lever to the rear, Chalk my trailer tires, apply the trailer brakes and drive forward. I will not move. What am i missing?
asked by: Danny
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Expert Reply:
I spoke with my contact over at B&W about the problem you are having with the Companion Slider hitch # BWRVK3400-5W. I was told that in some applications the torque spec for that draw-down bolt is too high. The fix is to back it off to 65 foot pounds.
If you still have problems after torqueing the bolt to 65 foot pounds let me know.
expert reply by:
Michael H
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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