Does B&W Companion 5th Wheel Sliding Hitch for Ford Require Adapter Plates for Different Trailers?

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Does the BandW 5th wheel slider hitch need an adapter plate for different trailers? I have a 2019 F-350 and Avalanche 5th wheel.

asked by: David C

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The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K # BWRVK3370 does not need an adapter plate for different trailers. Your Keystone Avalanche 5th wheel trailer will work just fine. The 1 inch thick dual jaws will provide excellent connection to your king pin for less undesired movement. You may want to secure the unit to your truck using a pad lock like # ML4140LH which is a great fit for the latching handles.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact in the Tech Services department at B&W, who confirms that their GNRK1121 Turnover Ball Gooseneck hitch which we carry as part #BW77FR is absolutely a fit for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid, AKA the PowerBoost. The hitch…

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Answer 2

There should be a sticker or plate on the pin box itself that lists the manufacturer and model of the pin box. If it is not present then there are some measurements you can take to determine the model of the pin box. I have included a link that…

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Answer 3

The Trailair Rota-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box #LC328329 you linked to is a fit for the 1621 bolt pattern pin boxes so it will not fit your Lippert Rhino Box, but you have three other options that will. The first option is the MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel…

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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 5

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 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

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 10

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Beds shorter than 8 foot do commonly need a slider hitch David, but a lot of modern fifth wheel trailers are now made with tapered noses to help and in a lot of cases a slider isn't required. So if the trailer you plan to tow has a tapered nose…

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Answer 12

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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