Are B and W Fifth Wheel Hitch Part Numbers BWRVK3500 and BWRVK3500-5W the Same

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Are they the same? I ordered the -5 and am worried

asked by: Timothy D

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Yes the part numbers # BWRVK3500 and # BWRVK3500-5W are the same hitch exactly. We have them in our systems with two different part numbers based on how they show up in our fitguides. So you are totally fine.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at B&W about the Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch, part #BWRVK3500. They told me that the base weighs 131 lbs, and the coupler weighs 73 lbs, for a combined weight of approximately 204 lbs. This hitch would…

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Answer 2

There is no difference between B&W Companion part numbers #BWRVK3500 and #BWRVK3500-5W. We just have slightly different part numbers for the same hitch which allows it to show up in two categories through our fit guide. The 5W just stands for…

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Answer 3

The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3500-5W has a total weight of 206 lbs according to B&W. I've attached a link to a video review of this product as well as a link to an install video for you to take a look at.

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Answer 4

I spoke with my contact at B and W and he told me that you will need to replace the base of your Companion 3000 with the base part #BWRVB3500. Basically you will be able to reuse the head of your current hitch by replacing the base.

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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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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 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

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 9

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 10

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 11

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 12

As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 #C16130 and the Curt A20 #C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it…

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