Compatibility of B&W Companion Head Between Different Bases for Different Vehicle Manufacturers

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could I use this head the part the trailer attaches to on a chevy turn-over ball base? If so can I buy just the base for my Chevy? I have attached 2 pics, what makes these 2 different

asked by: Bruce C

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The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs # BWRVK3600 will allow you to utilize the same hitch head with any of the B&W Companion bases. It will be compatible with the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck base # BWRVB3500 or slider base # BWRVB3405 as well as others listed below. You will want the sliding style base for any truck that has a 6-1/2 foot bed. Long bed trucks will use the fixed base and any bed under 6 feet will require a fixed base with a Sidewinder for turning clearance.

Here are the other manufacturer specific base options which vary based on puck location:

Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC # BWRVB3700
Replacement Slider Base for B&W OEM 5th Wheel Hitch - Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - 20K # BWRVB3770
Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty # BWRVB3300
Replacement Slider Base for B&W OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Ford Towing Prep Package - 20K # BWRVB3370
Replacement Slider Base for B&W OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Ram Towing Prep Package - 20K # BWRVB3670

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The pivot arms for your B&W #BWRVK3200 are not sold separately. You would need to replace the base with B&W #BWRVB3200 base. However you should first call B&W to determine if this is covered under their warranty.

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Answer 2

The biggest difference is that from the RVK3000 to the Companion #BWRVK3500 the capacity was upgraded from 18,000 lbs to 20,000 lbs. The height adjustability also changed from 14-3/4 inch-16-3/4 inch to 16-1/4 inch-18-1/4 inch. The post that attaches…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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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Answer 7

Yes, the Demco Recon fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter part #DM8550045 would be a great option for you. It fits your ball size, has a jaw design that holds the king pin tightly for a quieter ride quality, and also is height adjustable which makes…

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