B and W Companion Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Ford F-350

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What is the BandW fifth wheel hitch for the 2017 Ford F-350 and f 450 with factory gooseneck and fifth wheel hitch set-up

asked by: Mike B

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For the Ford hitch prep packages that would be in the 2017 Ford F-350/450 the B and W hitch designed as a fit is the B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package # BWRVK3300.

This hitch fits right into the underbed rail kit and provides you with basically the nicest fifth wheel hitch around.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The height adjustment for the B&W Companion #BWRVK3300, which is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty long bed with puck system, is actually pretty simple. The arms that the head of the Companion sits on have a slight slant to…

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Answer 2

If you have the longer Lippert Ground Control jack legs you can convert them to the shorter ones like the part #LC342610 for the left side and #LC428493 for the right side.

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Answer 3

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 7

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 9

There's not many differences between the Air Lift WirelessONE item #AL25980EZ and item #AL25980. The main difference is that the item #AL25980EZ has a slightly higher CFM at 1.03 compared to 0.92 and it runs slightly more efficient at 9% over 15%…

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Answer 10

I can definitely help and point you in the right direction. Both brands make a great quality air bag kit. Personally I prefer the Firestone Ride-Rite #F2709. The air bags themselves are known to be more durable than others. They can hold more PSI…

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Answer 11

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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You'll need to do some slight measuring to ensure the fit of the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs #F95FV on your 4WD 2022 Ford F-350 FX4 dually. Just measure from the top of the rear axle to the top of the jounce…

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