Why Cant Auto-Slide 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used with B&W Turnoverball to Rail Adapter

Question:

I see you say this will work with a manual slider but not with an auto slide, why not if it will work on one why not both that makes bo since. Can you explain why it will not work with a auto slider thanks

asked by: Chuck

Expert Reply:

There is too much extra stress that auto-sliding fifth wheel hitches put on the single connection point to be made compatible with an adapter like the Demco 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball part # DM6140 or the Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball part # 16310. That said, this is not our rule, the note comes directly from the fifth wheel hitch manufacturer so if you would like more information on this you will need to reach out to them directly.

Therefore, your best option would be to simply use the fifth wheel hitch the underbed system was designed for, the B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # BWRVK3400 which is one of the best fifth wheel hitch options on the market.

expert reply by: Conner L