Can Fixed B&W Companion Hitch be Converted to Slider Companion

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I currently have a BandW 20k fifth wheel Companion hitch that is stationary. I have been considering a sliding hitch to improve my swing. My question is this: Will the HEAD of my hitch adapt to the Slider hitch? Would I be able to only buy the SLIDER base?

asked by: Dennis S

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Yes you can install the head of your B and W Companion hitch onto a Companion slider base. All you need is the part # BWRVB3405. This is the base assembly that your head would attach directly to.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The Replacement Slider Base for B&W Companion Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs #BWRVB3405 will fit any B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch. It is 45 inches long and 34.5 inches wide. The gooseneck center is 15 inches from the…

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Answer 2

Yes, you can use the Companion Slider Base part #BWRVB3405 to replace the fixed legs of you Companion hitch with this to make it a slider.

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Answer 3

The best option I have for you to tow a 5th wheel trailer using a flat-bed truck with recessed gooseneck hitch is with the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #DM8550046. The Demco Recon is designed for this exact purpose…

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Answer 4

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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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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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

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 8

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This 5th…

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Answer 9

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 12

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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