Can B&W Companion 5th-Wheel Hitch be Used with Curt Gooseneck Ball on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Question:
Ive just got a newer chevy and it has a curt gooseneck turnover ball and I have a bandw champion fifth wheel hitch The curt is corcle and the bandw is square I need a circle shaft to mount to the bandw hitch any suggestions?
asked by: Matthew P
Expert Reply:
I do have a solution for you, however the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches like the Sliding # BWRVK3400-5W are not compatible with the Curt Gooseneck Hitch installed on your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. As you noted, the B&W uses a square shank while Curt gooseneck balls use a round shank and there is no current shaft or adapter available to allow the use of the two systems together.
I recommend using the Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter # C16210. This will work with Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Gooseneck Hitches like what you should have in your truck and will provide standard base rails that are compatible with most above-bed 5th-wheel trailer hitches.
Then for a sliding 5th-wheel hitch to mount to the Base Rails Adapter, I recommend the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider # C16541. This is a great, heavy-duty 5th-wheel hitch with a dual jaw, pivoting head and a 20,000 pound gross towing capacity. This hitch provides 12 inches of travel for added clearance during tight turns and a hitch height adjustment of 17-1/2 to 21-1/2 inches.
If you do not have one already, I also recommend adding a 5th-Wheel Wiring Harness like the Curt # C56000. Once installed, this will provide a 7-way connector in the bed of your truck for easy hookup with your trailer.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 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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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for Curt Double Lock Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- CURT
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