Replacement Base for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for OEM Prep System for Chevy/GMC

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I have a BandW companion fifth wheel hitch for my 2017 chevy 3500 and the base does not fit my 2021 chevy 3500, would my fifth wheel plate fit into the 2021 base, where as I would only need to get the base for the 2021?

asked by: Matt S

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Expert Reply:

We do have the replacement base for B&W Companion 5th wheel trailer hitch, # BWRVB3715 available. This is a confirmed fit for the 2020, 2021 Chevy/GMC with the OEM puck system and your companion head. Please see the attached product review video.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

A solution for you is to get the Replacement Base For B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitches #BWRVB3715. This will work with your factory puck system and will leave your bed rail-less whenever you don't have your hitch in the bed. Another solution…

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Answer 2

On your 20k Companion Hitch #BWRVK3700 the base was rated for 20K but the head was rated for 25K. So, for your 2020 GMC 3500 you can use the same head and just switch the base to the Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 3

The only difference between the RetraxPRO MX Hard Tonneau Cover #RT80462 and the RetraxPRO MX Hard Tonneau Cover - Wide Rails #RT80472 is that 80472 that has an extra piece that goes over the bed rails of your truck (these tonneaus fit certain years…

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Answer 4

It sounds like you have the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3770 in your 2016 Chevrolet Silverado with 6-1/2' bed and prep package. For the other Chevrolet that has the B&W turnover ball…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 11

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 12

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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