B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Compatibility with Locked Reese Sidewinder Pin Box
Question:
I have a bw companion with turnover mount. I would like to know if I can use this hitch with a camper that has a sidewinder on it. I have a 2008 duramax with 6.5’ bed
asked by: Troy L
Expert Reply:
The B&W Companion hitch for the Gooseneck Turnoverball is not designed to work with a Sidewinder. The only option to make that combination work is to lock the Sidewinder turret with the bolt designed to do so that it functions like a regular pin box.
The Sidewinder cannot be used with a gooseneck adapter of any sort, even this sturdy a hitch, due to the torque on the hitch when the trailer rotates on that turret 22 inches back from the king pin. You will need the king pin to rotate at the hitch, so you cannot use a wedge at the hitch head and the turret needs to be locked for compatibility with your Companion 5th wheel hitch.
You will need to install two 3/4 inch X 5-1/2 inch grade 5 bolts, washers, lock washers, and nuts in the location at the rear of the turret, see photo. Once these bolts are installed the king pin will rotate in the normal position in the fifth-wheel hitch. Because you have a short bed truck, if you don't have the slider base # BWRVB3405 you will want that to give you the turning clearance needed.
Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement Slider Base for B&W Companion Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Slider Parts
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Slider
- Companion
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Replacement Slider Base for B&W Companion Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Shop: Replacement Slider Base for B&W Patriot Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 18,000 lbs
- Shop: Fogatti RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Automatic Pilot - 41,800 Btu - Black
- Q&A: Used B&W Companion Slider Base Functionality
- Q&A: Can B and W Companion Fixed Fifth Wheel Hitch be Converted to a Slider
- Q&A: Does Truck with 6-1/2 ft bed Have to Use Slider Hitch for Turning Clearance with Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Q&A: Dimensions of B&W Companion 5th Wheel Slider Base for Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch
- Video: Gooseneck Hitch Installation - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado New Body
- Search Results: bw rvb3405
- Search Results: sidewinder replacement pin box
- Shop: Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - Lippert 1716 and 0115 - 20,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Shop: Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - 20,000 lbs
- Video: B and W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation - 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty
- Video: Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty
- Video: B and W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty
- Video: Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring Harness Installation - 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty
- Search Results: tonneau covers
- Search Results: 90160
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: What Is An OEM Prep Package And How Do I Know If I Have It
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Search Results: gooseneck hitch
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Video: Choosing the Best Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
on Fifth Wheel King Pin
