Comparing the B&W Companion and Demco Hijacker for a 2022 Ram 2500

Question:

What is the difference between a BW companion and a Demco Hijacker. I have a 2022 Ram 2500 short bed with pucks.

asked by: Sherri

Expert Reply:

Lets dig into it and find out some answers for you:

**B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K # BWRVK3670.
*Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs # DM8550035.
*Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs # DM6099.

The Companion is going to be on the simpler side for install, all you need do is drop it into your pucks and lock it in. It has a standard double jaw design with a full 360 degrees of contact on the king pin. It pivots front to back and side to side with three different height settings, 17"-19".

It has 12 inches of travel from front to back. Has a lifetime warranty.
It is made in the U.S.A. and weights 300 pounds.

The Hijacker will need a rail adapter that will attach to your pucks before you can install it.

It has an automatic slider so you need not get out of the truck to pull a lever when you are backing up.It has a single jaw that has 360 degree contact on the king pin. It rotates front to back and side to side with 3 height settings, 15"-18".

It has 14 inches of travel front to back a 5 year warranty.
It is made in the U.S.A. and weighs 405 pounds.

My recommendation is the B&W Companion. It is simple and really easy to install and use, yes you have to get out to pull the level to let it slide but I trust that more getting out and knowing that its ready to go and being able to see what is around me and the RV before I back up. The head comes off so you don't have to move the entire unit at once and you do not have to worry about the adapter plate getting in the way or taking up storage space when not in use.