Converting a B&W Companion Fixed 5th Wheel Hitch to a Slider Companion for a 2011 Ram 3500
Question:
I have a 2011 dodge mega cab 3500. Use a companion hitch if I change to the slider will i need to put the rails in my bed. Or will the hitch use the B and W turnover hitch in the bed already?
asked by: Earl R
Expert Reply:
I have great news for you. You will not have to add the in-bed rails to switch your B&W Companion hitch over to a slider. You will just need the slider base and the head that you have now will fit right on it. The slider base you need is # BWRVB3405. It installs in the Turnover Ball hole the same way as the regular Companion. I have included a link to a video on the slider base for you.
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Replacement Slider Base for B&W Companion Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Slider Parts
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Slider
- Companion
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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