Weight of B & W Companion BWRVK3600
Question:
I need a fifth wheel hitch for my 2019 Ram 2500 long bed with the factory holes in the bed for installing a hitch. I like the B & W Companion. How much would something like that weigh? Is it something that one person could get in and out of the bed without too much trouble?
asked by: Nick
Expert Reply:
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 B&W offers a lifter # BWRVXA3130 that can be locked into the hitch and provide a secure lift point. Without a hoist, I'd recommend using two people to handle the leg portion of the hitch.
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B&W 5th Wheel Lifting Device for Companion and Patriot Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Tools
- Lift Bracket
- Companion
- Patriot
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 6500 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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