How to Determine Which Arm Position to Use for B&W Companion Hitch

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I have a 2012 dodge 3500 4x4 6.7 with the gooseneck model 1313. Which position should the socket post be in 1 or 2

asked by: Jay A

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I attached a chart that has all of the arm positions explained for the B and W Companion Hitch part # BWRVK3500 that you have. The horizontal position really comes down to cab clearance. Most people are find with the arms located forward which allows the trailer to sit closer to the cab of the truck. But some people need more turning clearance so the rearward-most position works best for them.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

To find out where the socket post lies in regard to the rear axle, have a helper stand in the truck bed and hold a broomstick in the gooseneck hitch with the ball removed. You can stand beside the truck, and get a good idea of how far forward of…

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Answer 2

The B and W Turnoverball hitches have an adjustment built into them to allow for varying heights. If you check out the picture I attached you'll see that you the socket post is adjustable to allow it to fit your setup. It's also in…

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Answer 3

In order to use the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #BWRVK3500 or part #BWRVK3400 on a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 you have a few options depending on if the truck has the factory prep package. The factory…

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Answer 4

For your 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500, the manufacturer puck system is not available in aftermarket but there is a very similar option to give you the 4 pucks. It is the Reese Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer…

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Answer 5

The primary difference between the B&W Companion #BWRVK3500 and the BWRVK3300 referenced in your question is how they will actually mount to the truck bed. The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3500 is a fantastic hitch that will…

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Answer 6

The pivot arms on your B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3500 can definitely be adjusted to hopefully give you the needed clearance for your tailgate with the trailer hooked up. If the arms on your hitch are currently in the forward most…

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Answer 7

The foot pads for the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3500 should definitely be used to ensure proper contact with the truck bed to provide the necessary support and stability. I do not recommend leaving them off the hitch. If you are having…

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Answer 8

What gooseneck hitch do you have installed in the bed of your truck? That will dictate what the correct plug would be.

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Answer 9

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 10

I have two cover options for a B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Hitch, the B&W Rubber Cover for Stowed Turnoverball part #BWGNXA1710 and the B&W Rubber Cover for Empty Turnoverball Socket part #BWGNXA1715. The former option installs in…

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Answer 11

When gluing together Valterra RV sewer pipes like the #T1028 you'd need to use an ABS solvent cement like the part #A05-0303.

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Answer 12

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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