Do I Leave the Jaws Open or Closed When Not Using the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch?
Question:
I have a 5W BandW Companion Slider hitch in my F350s puck system. When the 5W is NOT hitched up to the truck and were rolling down the road, should I have the pin for the lever of the Companion in the position to have the jaws closed or in the position to have the jaws open? Thank you.
asked by: Tom T
Expert Reply:
You will want to have the jaws closed when driving down the road with your B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider item # BWRVK3370. This takes all of the tension out of the springs. All the components are basically resting at this point. The only time you'll want to pin the jaws open is when you are hooking up or disconnecting from your trailer.
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 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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