Arm Placement & Installation of B&W Companion
Question:
What is a good arm placement for a 2014 ram 3500 short bed? How much clearance am I looking for between top of bed and bottom of trailer. And does the factory gooseneck adapter location work good for my truck?
asked by: Cj
Expert Reply:
I suggest beginning with placement in the forward position and at mid range range on your B&W Companion, # BWRVK3300, or any other hitch. Please note the linked installation video. The fifth-wheel hitch's height setting is taken by measuring from the ground to the king pin, then from the ground to your truck bed. Then subtract the second measurement from the first for the proper height setting. There should be 5-6" of clearance between the back of your truck and your fifth wheel.
Please take a look at the help articles that I have attached below
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B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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