Is The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Compatible with Industry Standard Rails?
Question:
I would like the bw companion hitch but I need to fit it to the industry standard rails in my 2011 f-350 drw. It has an 8 foot bed. Is there a hitch and gooseneck ball adapter that you could recommend that is compatible with my truck?
asked by: Jeremy Z
Expert Reply:
So from what I can gather it sounds like you're looking for a B&W Companion that is compatible with ISR, in which there isn't one unfortunately.
The B&W Companion is designed to be used with either a factory puck system like # BWRVK3305, or with the B&W Turnoverball like # BWRVK3500.
However, since you mentioned you have ISR you're going to have to either uninstall your current rails and install the B&W Turnoverball system # BWGNRK1116 or look for a different hitch.
If I were you, I'd just go with the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3255 instead. This hitch does have a slightly lower capacity (18K) than the Companion but it is still made with the same high-quality American materials as the Companion, and will work with your existing ISR so there'd be no need for new rails.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Flip-Over Ball
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Wheel Well Release
- Spring-Loaded Loop
- B and W
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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