What B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Fits 2020 Ram 3500 With Factory Puck System

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what set up would i need for a 2020 ram 3500 with the gvw towing puck system and gooseneck ball system. and how much dose the whole unit weight ?

asked by: Adam K

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The correct B&W Companion 5th wheel trailer hitch for your 2020 Ram 3500 with the factory puck system is going to depend on if you have a short bed (less than 8 feet) or a long bed:

- Short Bed: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3670

- Long Bed: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3600

This is considered by most to be the best 5th wheel hitch in the industry due to the immense jaw system that ensures a vice-grip-like connection to your trailer's kingpin, resulting in a smoother and more enjoyable towing experience.

Like all 5th wheel hitches, they are heavy, with the fixed hitch model for long beds weighing 229 lbs and the slider model for short beds weighing 305 lbs. It is heavier due to the slider base being much larger than the legs of the fixed hitch. To make the removal of the hitch easier you can use a hoist along with the B&W 5th Wheel Lifting Device # BWRVXA3130.

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Terrox

6/12/2020

Any problem with leaving the hitch suspended on the lifting device for extended periods?

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Chris R.

6/16/2020

Leaving the Companion suspended to the lifting device probably isn't the end of the world (a lot of people will actually just keep their hitch hooked up to the trailer's king pin....) but it's not ideal. If possible I would remove the hitch and store it on the ground to prevent any possible wear on the jaw mechanism over time.

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

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 3

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 4

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Answer 8

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 9

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 10

Hi Joe, Yep, you heard correct, you can go from a 2 inch shank to a 2-1/2 inch shank with your Reese weight distribution hitch without issue. One of the following 2-1/2 inch shanks should have the right rise/drop for your application. Here are the…

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Answer 11

No, they will not but I have a custom fit set that does. They are the Curt item #C16427-204. This set of rails is industry standard so they will work great with your Curt Q20 Slider. The brackets are custom fit and install in pre-existing holes in…

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Answer 12

It sounds like you could have a set of standard fifth wheel rails that most manufacturers use for their fifth wheel hitches to install into. The different manufacturers all make their own brand of rail kit, but they all have basically the same…

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