How Much Does The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider BWRVK3670 Weigh?
Question:
What is the approximate weight of this 5th wheel hitch?
asked by: Nate S
Expert Reply:
This B&W companion hitch # BWRVK3670 is one of the most well built 5th wheel hitches on the market and weighs in just shy of 300 lbs. One good thing is that the head is easily detachable from the base. The head weighs 70 lbs and the base is about 230 lbs by itself. So you do not have to lift the whole thing at once. B&W also makes a lifting tool part # BWRVXA3130 which can make moving the hitch much easier. The lift tool inserts in the jaw where the king pin would go and basically give you a handle to lift or connect a chain to. I have seen some folks use engine hoists to get these out of the bed. It can still be a challenge to do by yourself, there is no doubt about it- those things are beefy!
Most of the sliding 5th wheel hitches we offer will be of similar weight. I do offer one hitch which is significantly lighter in the Reese 16K # RP30051. The hitch itself weighs about 145 lbs. For your Ram puck system you would also need the Reese rail adapter # RP30154 which weighs about 85 lbs by itself. This would likely be a bit easier to manage by yourself, but the hitch is only rated for 16,000 lbs.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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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
- B and W
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- Reese
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
more information >
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