What Diameter Lube Plate to Use with B and W Companion Hitch

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What diameter lube plate do I need for a BandW companion 5th wheel hitch

asked by: David M

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B and W recommends a 10 inch lube plate with their Companion hitches like the part # RP83002.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, you can use a tonneau cover on your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3775 installed. The top of the hitch will sit between 17" and 19" above the factory mounting points inside your bed.…

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Answer 2

There is only one difference in the Kwikee 26 Series Electric RV Step part #LC3711363 and part #LC371136. The LC3711363 uses the 9510 control and the LC371136 uses the standard control. I am sorry but they are not offered non powered .

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Answer 3

The correct height setting is going to vary by trailer but you can get there taking some measurements. First make sure your trailer is on level ground and then measure from the ground up to the bottom of the king pin. Then on your truck take a…

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Answer 4

Yes, you do need a slider, for turning clearance, to haul a 5th wheel trailer with your 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500. Since your truck has the GM factory puck system, I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider item #BWRVK3775. The…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 9

Beds shorter than 8 foot do commonly need a slider hitch David, but a lot of modern fifth wheel trailers are now made with tapered noses to help and in a lot of cases a slider isn't required. So if the trailer you plan to tow has a tapered nose…

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Answer 10

The Curt A-Series line is the premium version over the Q-Series line and comes with a few differences. One major difference being the jaw design for the A-Series, which overlaps itself instead of just butting up to itself like the Q-Series does. This…

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Answer 11

Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…

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Answer 12

The best 5th wheel hitch that will mount in the factory puck system of a 2024 Silverado 2500 is going to be the 20,000 lbs capacity B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch item #BWRVK3710 for a long bed truck or item #BWRVK3775 for a slider base. The…

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