Why Is a 10" Lube Plate Recommended for a B&W Companion Instead of 12"

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I have a B and W companion hitch in my truck. I see that you recommend a 10 inch disc in answer to others questions. I am curious why you don’t recommend a 12 inch since the bearing surface is almost 13 inches across? My pin box on my new RV will be a road armor shock absorbing pin box. Thanks

asked by: Glenn H

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The recommendation for the 10" diameter lube plate on a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer has come from the manufacturer of the fifth wheel hitch, B&W. The Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part # RP83002 will work just fine and it's what I recommend using. The diameter of the lube plate has more to do with the skid plate surface area on the pin box rather than the skid plate surface area on the fifth wheel hitch.

I don't think there would be an issue using a 12" lube plate like part # RP83001 but there wouldn't really be any benefit over the 10" plate.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The Sunchaser awnings are made by Dometic. We do not carry the Dometic awnings, however we do have replacement fabric that will work. From what I found using the information you provided, it looks like you have a 16' awning. If that is the…

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Answer 2

The correct lube plate for a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch is the Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part #RP83002 which is 10" diameter x 0.192" thick.

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Answer 3

There is a difference in the thickness of the material used to build the center sections for the Reese M5 #RP30918 and Reese M5 #RP37FR as well which as the additional bolt in the 27k.

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Answer 4

You are on the right track with your thinking and doing exactly what I would do if I were you. You can swap out the slider base of your Companion for GM rail kit to the fixed base part #BWRVB3710 and in the rearmost head position you'd have…

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Answer 5

Most sidewinders are about 12 inches wide and you also have the wedge to immobilize the connection at the hitch, so I recommend the Reese Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10" Diameter #RP83002 if you are simply wanting a…

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Answer 6

You will want the hitch to be set at the height that 1) allows the trailer to be level, and 2) allows you a minimum of 6 inches between the bottom of the trailer loft and the top of the bed rails. The fifth wheel hitches offer several inches of up…

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Answer 7

I understand your concerns and think I have the perfect solution for you. I recommend a combination of the Roadmaster LubeMaster Dry Silicone Spray, #RM-747 which goes on dry and minimizes collection of dirt and road grime. Along with use of a lube…

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Answer 8

The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16046 is a great 5th wheel hitch but I believe it pales in comparison to the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch part #BWRVK3600. There are a few reason I feel this way. The first is that the A25…

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Answer 9

Yes, for the Reese Goosebox you can use the Installation Bolt Kit for Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel Pin Boxes and 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapters #GY86FR.

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Answer 10

The head weighs 70 lbs and the base weighs 150 lbs for the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3600. And as for the recommendation, the Companion is exactly what I would recommend for your 2021 Ram 3500 with the…

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Answer 11

The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs #C16046 has the ability to adjust from 14 to 18 inches. Since you do not yet have your RV, I recommend setting the height to the 17 inch location because this is…

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Answer 12

This is a great question. The B&W OEM Companion #BWRVK3715 and the Curt A25 #C24FR for the factory pucks on your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 (congrats on the new truck, by the way!) represent the very peak of fixed 5th wheel hitches on the market.…

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