Why Cant a B&W Companion Hitch and Reese Sidewinder Be Used Together On a 2018 Ford F-150
Question:
Can you please explain why the Sidewinder king pins will not work with the BandW 5th wheel hitch? Thank you.
asked by: Derrick W
Expert Reply:
There are two types of B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches, the Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel like part # BWRVK3500 and OEM like part # BWRVK3300. If you have the Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel then you cannot use a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder as the singular connection point is not sufficient to endure the added stress a rotating pin box creates. If you have the OEM then you can use a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder # RP61412 as there are three to four connection points which is sufficient to endure the added stress a rotating pin box creates.
The best route to take will be dependent on the size of the truck bed. If you have a 5-1/2' bed then you will have to use a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder which means the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter and B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch won't work. For a 2018 Ford F-150, the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30047 with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part # RP50087-58 can take its place. If you have a 6-1/2' bed you can just use the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3400 and lock-out the turret on the pin box.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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