Is The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Compatible with Industry Standard Rails?

Updated 04/28/2023 | Published 04/27/2023

Products Featured in This Question

B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs

(4653)

$1399.00

B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs

(4162)

$699.00

B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs

(669)

$799.00

B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

(548)

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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.