Weight of B&W Companion 5th Wheel Sliding Hitch in 2019 Ford F-350 w/ a Short Bed
Question:
I have a 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty short bed. I am looking for a really good fifth wheel hitch and am very interested in the B&W Companion and its gooseneck mount but have a couple questions. Does the 2WD and 4WD '19 F-250 have a different gooseneck mounting base/hitch? Also, how much does the base and the head of the sliding companion weigh?
asked by: Henry B
Expert Reply:
To answer your first question, there is just one Turnoverball installation kit no matter if your 2019 Ford F-350 is a 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive.
So if your '19 F-350 is a 2-wheel drive or a 4-wheel drive you will need the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item # BWGNRK1116-5W. This kit also functions as a gooseneck hitch should you ever have the need or desire to pull a gooseneck trailer.
In regards to weight, the B&W Companion item # BWRVK3400-5W sliding fifth wheel hitch has a base that weighs 212 lbs and a head unit that weighs 75 lbs.
You have made a smart choice with this hitch for your 2019 F-350 because the Companion is considered by many to be the highest-quality fifth wheel hitch available. With around 500 reviews to date from our customers who have purchased it, this hitch has received a nearly unanimous 5-star rating. One of the reasons for that is the jaw system on the Companion; its dual jaws are a full 1" thick to provide complete contact with your king pin so you can have faith that your connection is absolutely secure. I've added a picture of the jaws so you can see for yourself how impressive they are, as well as a photo of how the hitch will look when installed in your truck.
The Companion item # BWRVK3400-5W is going to give you a much quieter ride with less rattling than other fifth wheels due to its secure connection, along with its polyurethane bushings. This hitch has a pivoting head to make hooking up easier, a cam-action latch to deter binding, offers three different height settings to ensure you are level with your fifth wheel and has a towing capacity of 20,000 lbs.
Additionally, both the installation kit and hitch are made in the USA. I have added links to video installs of the Turnoverball install kit as well as a video review of the Companion for you to check out.
The B&W Companion weighs almost 300 lbs. If that's not something you're interested in moving by yourself and don't want to have to rely on someone to help you then I recommend purchasing the B&W 5th Wheel Lifting Device for Companion and Patriot Hitches item # BWRVXA3130. This heavy duty steel tool lets you lift your B&W 5th-wheel hitch from your truck bed with a hoist. The 5th-Wheel jaws clamp around the device for a secure grip.
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- B and W
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B&W 5th Wheel Lifting Device for Companion and Patriot Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Tools
- Lift Bracket
- Companion
- Patriot
- B and W
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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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