Is the Head Unit of the B&W Companion Compatible with the Base of the Companion Slider?

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Can the headunit of the B&W Companion be added to the base of the companion slider?

asked by: John C

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Yes, the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Head Assembly item # BWRVC3006 will work on the Base for B&W Companion Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # BWRVK3400-5W or the Replacement Base for B&W Companion item # BWRVB3500.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The Replacement Head Assembly #BWRVC3006 is compatible with the B&W Companion hitches but not the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitches like what you have with part #BWRVK3200. Since you have the Patriot you will need the part #BWRVC3200 instead. The…

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Answer 2

Yes, you can use your hitch head on the B&W Companion 5th wheel trailer hitch like #BWRVK3500-5W with your B&W Companion with slider #BWRVK3400-5W. Since the head installs on top of the pivots arms, you can easily remove it by pulling up on…

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Answer 3

For your 2023 Ford F-350 with the OEM prep package and short bed you will need a sliding 5th wheel hitch. I recommend the B&W Companion #BWRVK3370. This hitch features 1" thick dual jaws to keep the king pin secure and prevent any movement.…

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Answer 4

Functionally they are the same as they have the same jaw design, but they do attach differently so they are not interchangeable. The Patriot head replacement is the part #BWRVC3200 and the Companion head replacement is #BWRVC3006.

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Answer 5

If you have the B&W Companion #BWRVK3300 that would have fit a puck system for your 2011 Ford F-350, then you actually wouldn't need a new bottom piece as the leg unit is the same for your 2017 Ford F-350. If you only have the head assembly…

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Answer 6

All of the B&W Companion heads are the same, so if you change to another Companion base, it will be compatible. In other words, you can definitely use your existing Companion head with the Replacement Base for B&W Companion Flatbed 5th Wheel…

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Answer 7

Yes, you will be able to use the Head Assembly #BWRVC3200 from your B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3255 on the Replacement Slider Base #BWRVB3270. The arms are compatible as well but the replacement base will include new arms with it.…

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Answer 8

The Replacement Head Assembly #BWRVC3200 is a confirmed fit for the base for the B&W Patriot 16,000-lbs #BWRVK3200. This hitch head will also work with the Patriot 18,000-lb fifth wheel hitches.

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Answer 9

You are looking for the Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram item #BWRVB3600. This is the Companion base that fits inside the factory prep package of your 2022 Ram 3500.

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Answer 10

The Replacement Head Assembly for B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVC3200 is only going to work with the B&W Patriot base and will unfortunately not work with the Replacement Base for B&W Companion Flatbed 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 11

Yes, in this case, the top portion (hitch head) of the #BWRVK3500 will work on the hitch base of #BWRVK3600 to work for your 2016 Ram 3500. Also the #BWRVK3600 that you need, is the model that fits into the factory puck system of Ram trucks, your old…

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Answer 12

As of right now (May 2023) we have not had a chance to install the B&W Companion Slider #BWRVK3775 in a 2020-2024 GM Truck with the OEM Puck System, but we have installed the rail adapter #C88KR in a 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 which I have…

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