Difference Between B&W RVK3500 and RVB3500 Parts

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What’s the difference between rvk3500 and rvb3500?

asked by: Brandon

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The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3500 (RVK3500) is the complete 5th wheel hitch that will mount to an existing B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch socket in the truck bed. The part # BWRVB3500 (RVB3500) that you also referenced is simply the replacement base for this hitch without the head unit.

I have attached a couple of short video demonstrations that you can check out as well.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

When it comes to installing The B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 pounds #BWRVK3300 on your 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty The Replacement Head Assembly for B&W Companion 5th Wheel…

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Answer 2

The head of your B and W Companion hitch part #BWRVK3500 is adjustable front to back which allows a few different options. The best location is the forward-most position you can use that allows you enough clearance to make tight turns. Since you…

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No. Since the Companion hitch has a square tube that mounts into a gooseneck connection you will only be able to mount a B&W Companion hitch like the #BWRVK3500 in the gooseneck ball mount of the B&W Turnoverball like #BWGNRK1012.

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Answer 4

You are correct, you should only be getting output when the brake is applied, or the override switch is activated. It sounds like the controller might be bad, but to make sure, you should probably bench test it before tossing it. Use a circuit…

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Answer 5

The RVB3500 (our part #BWRVB3500) that you referenced is simply the replacement base assembly for the full B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3500. I'm not quite sure what part you are referring to when you listed RVA as I wasn't able to…

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Answer 6

Yes. You will measure from the tail gate end of your truck bed floor by hooking a tape measure over the end of the truck box and mark the floor at 47-inches. This will provide you the exact location for your ball. See step 1 on the installation…

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Answer 7

I believe you are asking about the plastic foot pads that come with the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #BWRVK3500-5W that fit into the corrugated lines of the bed to give you a better fit. These foot pads are only manufactured by…

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Answer 8

The included foot pads of that come with the B and W Companion Hitch #BWRVK3500-5W are designed to be used regardless if there is corrugation on the truck bed or not. The shape of them does allow them to fit in corrugation if needed which is nice. If…

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Answer 9

First of all, thanks for the kind words, they are certainly appreciated. To the matter at hand, the correct fit for a B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch on a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 with an 8' bed is part #BWGNRK1313-5W. This is significant because…

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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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Answer 11

For a B&W Companion hitch I recommend using a 10 inch diameter lube plate. We have the Reese Lube Plate, #RP83002, which is my top choice, and the Curt 10 inch Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Lube Plate, #16721, both of which will work nicely with your…

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Answer 12

Your B&W #BWRVK3270 5th-Wheel hitch has a footprint measuring, 31-3/4" wide x 33-1/2" deep. You could use the Reese #RP30055 hitch cover that only covers the head of the hitch, or the Classic Accessories #CA80116 hitch cover that…

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