B and W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Installation - 2018 Ram 3500 Video

Hi Alan, To drop the weight down to something manageable for one person you could switch to the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16120 (116lbs) along with the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch #C29BR (95lbs). The head of the A16 can also be…

You won't have any issues with this setup. The payload capacity of the truck refers to the capacity of the aluminum truck bed where the pin-weight capacity refers to the amount of additional weight the axles and frame can support. With the…

The Westlake 215/75R17.5 Radial Trailer Tires #LHWL097 that your Cedar Creek 38FBH came equipped with should always be inflated to its max 123 psi. I absolutely recommend filing the tires up on the trailer to meet this spec. A lot of customers (and…

The recommendation for the 10" diameter lube plate on a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer has come from the manufacturer of the fifth wheel hitch, B&W. The Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part #RP83002 will work just fine…

You are correct. The Westin Tube Steps, #21-3545, will bolt onto existing holes underneath your Dodge Ram, no drilling required. They come with a vehicle specific mounting kit. This bars fit 1500, 2500, or 3500 series regular cab models. I have…

The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16046 is a great 5th wheel hitch but I believe it pales in comparison to the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch part #BWRVK3600. There are a few reason I feel this way. The first is that the A25 actually…

Between the three hitches you're looking at, the Curt A-25 #C16046, Curt Q-25 #C16049, and Reese M5 #RP37FR, for your '23 Ram 3500 DRW I recommend going with the Reese M5. I like the Jaw-design and articulation the head of the #RP37FR has…

The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16046 and the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16049 are both a confirmed fit for your 2017 Ram 3500. The Curt A25 hitch is the newer version of the Curt Q25 hitch which features a stronger head unit…

B&W doesn't offer or endorse a particular cover for their #BWRVK3600 Companion 5th wheel hitch, but we have found that the #CA80116 cover from Classic Accessories would be the best fit. As you can see in the provided photo, the cover…

I understand your concerns and think I have the perfect solution for you. I recommend a combination of the Roadmaster LubeMaster Dry Silicone Spray, #RM-747 which goes on dry and minimizes collection of dirt and road grime. Along with use of a lube…

We have a couple cover options that will work nicely with your B&W Companion Slider #BWRVK3400. For something that will just cover the hitch head we have the Reese part #RP30055. This is a really nice cover that secures over the hitch using an…

To determine the correct configuration to mount the pivot arms on the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3600 you need to compare the measurement taken from the center of the coupler to the cab, to the measurement…