This replacement unit fits into your B&W Turnoverball underbed gooseneck hitch to provide the base for the B&W Companion fifth-wheel trailer hitch.
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Base Only:Specs:
B&W Companion 5th Wheel Base Only:Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello neighbors, it's Brad here at etrailer. And today we're taking a look at the B&W companion fifth wheel base replacement. One of the best things I like about the B&W companion is the fact that it is a two-piece design. Many other vehicles with your fifth wheel, it's one big, heavy piece. And that kind of be, it's a little cumbersome when you're trying to offload it. You can actually take one piece and then the other off this, it's gonna make it a little bit lighter.
Now, if you've used yours for a long time, it's very possible that maybe somethings gotten bent, maybe something's not working right. Or you just want to upgrade your older style. That's where this comes into place. You don't have to buy the whole kit. You can get replacement parts, like this base here, by itself.
Now, if you'd gone and upgraded trucks and you previously had a puck system and your new one doesn't have that, you have the under bed system. That's okay. In fact that you don't have to buy an entire, whole companion kit. You'll be able to take that head and reuse it, and getting a replacement base means that you're not gonna have to buy the whole system, which is great. Just like your previous companion base, this is gonna drop into your under bed travel ball kit all the same.
So being able to replace just the base is awesome, because if you have a fully operational head, you can simply replace your damaged or old base that you'd like to replace, and you can still use the same head, no problem. Your replacement base is gonna be identical to maybe your previous 3,500 series. It's gonna have all new hardware, but it's gonna install just the same. So you'll be familiar with that and you'll be able to drop on your head, no problem. Now, as far as replacing the base, we've found that a lot of our neighbors have had the older 3,000 series that uses a U bolt design to attach the center post and keep it in place.
Well if those U bolts break, there are no replacement parts for those anymore. They phased out that design and that's where this one comes into play. You can simply get this 3,500, it's gonna look fresh and new, and you'll be able to drop your head on all the same. So with that being said, if you do have a 3,000 series head, it is perfectly compatible with the 3,500 replacement base. Now, if you are upgrading from a previous 3,000 series companion, you're gonna enjoy quite a few upgrades. And one of those simple ones is gonna be the adjustable feet here. So you can actually adjust to the channeling in your bed, which is really nice. You also have adjustability as far as height. It's still gonna be two inches, like the 3,000 series, but it's also gonna be already higher than the previous one. So that's gonna make it nicer. It's gonna put it where you need to be. And another great thing is your weight capacity has actually gone up from 18,000 pounds to 20,000. So you're getting a little bit nicer features with that upgrade. Another thing that our neighbors have noticed that really makes this stand out compared to the older series is the availability to be able to flip the actual post. And that's gonna allow this to actually move back and gain a lot more adjustability. So it's gonna cater a little bit more to a wider range of trucks. So if you are going to something different, a new truck, and you wanna get a different base and reuse your head, this is gonna be awesome. And that way you can adjust to make sure that you have cab clearance. So whether you're replacing a damaged base or you're just simply upgrading to get a little more adjustability and a little more weight capacity, this is gonna be a great option for you. And that was a look at the B&W companion fifth wheel replacement base..
I wanted to be able to easily utilize my truck bed and this hitch provides that in spades! Easy to remove and install. I absolutely have to give a shout out to Paula on customer service. She was amazing! My first shipment was damaged and missing a vital part. Paula had another one shipped right away and made my return shipment a breeze. She stayed in contact with me to the end. I felt like she shared in my joy once the install was complete! The hitch is super adjustable for optimal placement in the bed and height of the trailer. Make a few quick measurements and it just goes together quickly. Love the dual jaw release lever. Our last 5th wheel hitch had the standard pull to release lever and it was often very difficult to operate. This lever style is a game changer. Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with the product and customer service!
I installed this system in my classic square body Silverado after installing the Turnover Ball BK1400 gooseneck hitch. Both work great together and this companion installed beautifully. I tow a 40’ Cougar camper with it.
Shipping box for base was damaged in transit. Parts are scratched up, box is not designed for the weight put in it. Etrailer needs to step it up. For what a companion hitch costs, there should be no reason to get damaged goods.
Just finished installing my B&W Companion 5th Wheel hitch. I hooked to my RV to check my instillation, everything went very smooth.
I would recommend this hitch to anyone with a Gooseneck turnover ball B&W hitch installed in there truck bed. Great product, very easy instillation.
Great design and sturdy! I just is on a 2021 ram 2500 6.4 8' bed installing when great, nothing a single person can't handle. I would recommend to anyone.
Arrived damaged, not from the delivery process but shipped this way. Extremely heavy and a hassle to return and exchange.This is the second product from etrailer that I have received that was damaged. The led lights of a previous order were also damaged.
The construction of this hitch is very heavy duty. The reason I gave this a low rating was due to the condition it was in when it arrived. There were parts missing. One of the handles that releases the upper hitch from the base was bent. There were numerous chips and deep scratches in the paint. For the amount of money I spent on this hitch I expected it to be brand new and undamaged. I sent emails with pictures to etrailer, they were supposed to issue me a credit but I never heard back from them.
This part of the installation is easy. There are two main pieces. Fasten runners on the bottom of each of the two legs that sit in the bed grooves. Attach the large square pin that goes in the hole in the bed to the main base(there are several bolting patterns depending on where you want the 5th wheel assembly to sit in the bed) and set it in place. Item is heavy even without the upper part (5th wheel plate assembly). Best done by two people. 5th wheel plate assembly also heavy, but can be handled by one person. The directions are clear, easy to understand. Very nice clean setup.
I installed this directly after installing the underbed turnoverball gooseneck hitch, and it was an easy install. Very well written instructions. Equipment looks robust, top notch welds, nice thick powder coat.
Really like it. No issues at all. Haven't tryed the gooseneck part but I have faith in B& W Hitches.
B&W has a great product, the instructions are pretty straight forward but I also used the [online] video from b&w to help. Etrailer shipped out my order quickly and it arrived without issue! Thanks etrailer!
I would like to say that I was not looking forward to putting this hitch on my truck. I heard nothing but nightmares and horror stories, but it couldn't be farther from the truth. I had a friend come over to help (glad I did cause that turnoverball hitch would have been a bear to hold up by yourself. It was ten times easier than I would have imagined. Just follow the instructions and it's a piece of cake. We had the turnover all hitch on in less than 2 hours. Unfortunately I had a rusted brake line that I had to repair before completing the job. Haven't used it yet but can't wait to hitch it up and hit the road. Thanks for making this hitch so easy to install. I'm glad it's American made and extremely heavy duty.
We received our new BW Companion hitch on time. Noticed that our BW Turnover Ball hitch already installed in truck required a shorter socket post one week out from our trip. With a quick discussion with the great people at etrailer as well as BW, we had the new socket post shipped and installed prior to leaving town. Easy install - All worked as designed. So glad to have responsive parties involved here to help us out. Thanks!
Excellent hitch, easy assembly, easy to remove from the bed using two people. No chucking very solid connection makes for a smooth ride.
Can’t go wrong with B&W hitches or Etra iler.
Order was correct and delivered in time! Fit perfectly to replace the gooseneck ball.
Molly Just wanted to send you some pictures of my 1991 Ford F250 with my new BW fifth wheel trailer hitch that I recently purchased from the trailer The service from etrailer was excellent I will recommend you to anyone who asks
This is a fantastic product! It was recommended to me by five other people, and now that I have it, I see why. The quality is second to none. I did the installation myself, thanks to the instructions included and the excellent videos on the etrailer.com website. Took me a bit longer than the instructions indicated, but mechanical stuff always takes longer than expected for me. Big fan of this product and of etrailer.com. Consistent quality in information and products. Thank you.
I recently bought the gooseneck and fifth wheel b&w hitches to install on my 2008 f 250. I could not be more happy with the products and customer service that etrailer provides. I also bought The Pollack t connector that was also easy to use. The install was done at home and easy to understand. Thanks again.
Build quality was great and it looks perfect. My only issue is they should supply hard washers and better quality lock washers. 2 of them bent so bad I had to remove them and file the heads to get the huge burrs off to tru to seat another one. If you supply high strength bolts you need to supply a higher grade lock washer it it just tears up the power coat .
I am very happy with this Companion Hitch. I installed it by myself without any issues. It performs very well and it looks great. I received a lot of compliments at the RV park. From ordering to delivery everything went very smooth.
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I haven’t pull the 5th wheeler yet, but the B&W Companion is a super heavy duty hitch and it looks like it will handle the job. The installation of the hitch went well. The instructions were pretty straight forward. No problems.
This dud is heavy duty, love everything about this! The only downside it that the paint seems to chip a little too easy, and then the rust sets in. It would be nice if the kit came with a touch up bottle so I can stop the rust from getting a foothold. Tows like it's part of the truck. Great product, love the ability to easily remove to gain the full area of the bed, its heavy!
Very nice fit, was missing the bolt (1/2x3 socket adjuster). Was a quick job putting it together about 45min, but had to locate a bolt that was missing so total time about 1 hour 15 minutes. Still need a grade 8 1/2x3 bolt.
I love my B&W filth wheel, I do commercial hauling from factories to dealerships all over the U.S. and I travel 4000 plus miles each week. My B&W filth wheel has never let me down and the double locking jaw is awesome. I get a lot of good comments on my filth wheel and I just tell it like it is, I love it and wouldn’t want any other.
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