Hitch Lock Recommendation for a B and W Companion Hitch
Question:
I am looking for padlocks for the champion fifth wheel hitch head. I purchased mine from you over a year ago and cant find padlocks for the head. I have padlocks for the base but not the head. Thanks for your time
asked by: Aaron L
Expert Reply:
I spoke with my contact at B&W and they do not have a specific locking pin for the head on the Companion hitch # BWRVK3600. So there are some options. You could replace one of the pins with Kuat lock # HL1. It is a 5/16 inch diameter so it would fit loose in the 3/8 hole. The span of the pin is 3-1/2 inches.
Or another option my contact suggested was to use a cable lock such as # 8419DPF.
I do not recommend using the lock or the cable while towing the trailer though. Use the regular pin when towing as the locks mentioned are not rated for use on a moving fifth wheel trailer.
Products Referenced in This Question
Master Lock Python Cable Lock - Vinyl Coated Steel - Adjustable Length - Up to 6' Long
- Cable Locks
- Utility Lock
- Keyed Unique
- Steel
- 6 Feet Long
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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
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- Double Pivot
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- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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