Can the B&W Companion Hitch Be Installed Over Truck Bed Mat
Question:
Can the companion fifth wheel hitch he installed and used in conjunction with a rubber bed mat, or is it best to remove the mat as well when towing?
asked by: Jay
Expert Reply:
You will want to remove the rubber mat when you are towing. In the instructions for the Companion Hitch, B&W states that if the truck bed has a removable bed liner or mat, it should be removed or cut to allow the base of the hitch to have direct contact with the bed.
If you do not want to remove the rubber mat when using the Companion, you can also cut the mat to allow the hitch to have direct contact with the truck bed.
I have linked the instructions for the Companion # BWRVK3500 for you.
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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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