B&W Fifth Wheel Hitch Differences

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Is there a difference between a rvb 3600 and a rvk 3600

asked by: Joe

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Part # BWRVB3600 is the replacement base for the B&W companion 5th wheel and part # BWRVK3600 is the complete hitch. These are designed to work with your the Ram OEM prep package for a fifth wheel hitch. It will drop right into your factory pucks in the bed.

expert reply by: Clayton O

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Answer 1

The problem with the Ram Box is that is that it puts the rails of the bed too close together and it causes interference with the pin box of the trailer around corners. We have heard several customers say that with a Sidewinder pin box they were able…

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A slider hitch isn't needed with an 8 foot bed truck, but it doesn't hurt anything to use one though. Only downside is that it's going to weigh more than a stationary hitch really.

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To use your current B&W Companion in your 2021 Ram 3500 with the OEM Pucks you will need to replace the base. The correct base for the OEM Pucks in you truck is the Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram…

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I reached out to my tech contact at Curt and he said the difference between the Curt Q24 #C16545-16017 and A25 #C16036 is the A25 is a rebranded Q25 with a head that is made of stronger material. I would say yes, the Reese #RP30922 is better. Reese…

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So the sweet spot for fifth wheel hitch height is the setting that allows the trailer to sit as level as possible and then also allows at least 6 inches between the bed rails and the trailer overhang. Right now that distance you have (based on the…

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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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Yep, it sure will; the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3600 does fit a 2018 Ram 3500 and 2022 Ram 3500.

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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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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 10

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 11

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 12

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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