Can a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch from a Chevy Silverado Fit a 2018 Ram 3500 Long Bed
Question:
Thank you so much. With your info I know I will not be able to buy that hitch. It will not fit my factory setup. Appreciate you helping me not make a $900 mistake.
asked by: Lewis E
Expert Reply:
The part number you provided, which in our system is # BWRVB3500, is just the replacement base for the standard Companion hitch which is # BWRVK3500. If they are selling just the base then you will also need the head which is # BWRVC3006.
Your 2018 Ram 3500 would also need to have a B&W gooseneck hitch installed to use the Companion. For your truck it is # BWGNRK1314. If you have the factory installed gooseneck hitch then the Companion hitch and base listed above will not fit. Instead you would need # BWRVK3600.
If you could clarify as to what part you found is being sold and if the truck has the factory installed gooseneck and 5th wheel package I can tell you exactly what you will need.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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Replacement Base for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs
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- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 6500 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
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- Adapts Truck
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- 20000 lbs GTW
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Lewis
7/24/2018
Thank you so much. With your info I know I will not be able to buy that hitch. It will not fit my factory setup. Appreciate you helping me not make a $900 mistake.