Slider Base Needed For A B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch In A Short Bed Ford F-350

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I have a BW companion fifth wheel hitch, a Montana 40 ft camper and a f350 65 bed. Is their a slider rail available that my existing fifth wheel hitch will work on or do I need to replace the whole set up.

asked by: Gordon L

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The base rail slider base for the Patriot is not compatible with your Companion, but you can get just the sliding base for a Companion with part # BWRVB3405. This would allow you to transfer over the hitch head to minimize the cost.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the…

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Answer 4

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…

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Answer 5

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from…

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Answer 6

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 7

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This…

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Answer 8

So for your set up, a 2021 Ram 2500 short bed with the RamBoxes, you will need to use a Sidewinder in order to have the clearance to tow a 5th wheel. The Goose Box doesn't move the pivot point and an offset ball just won't be enough…

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Answer 9

Most standard pin boxes will not make a 90 degree turn in anything less than an 8 foot truck bed, but that is due to being too close to the cab - not the rails. You mentioned you wanted to replace the Rota-Flex with the Gen-Y hitch. Your old pin…

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Answer 10

The Trailair Rota-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box #LC328329 you linked to is a fit for the 1621 bolt pattern pin boxes so it will not fit your Lippert Rhino Box, but you have three other options that will. The first option is the MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel…

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Answer 11

To best combat chucking, between a MORryde and Rota-Flex pin box, the best option to replace your Lippert 1621 is the Rota-Flex, with the correct part number being the following: - Trailair Rota-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box #LC328330 While no pin box is…

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