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Specially designed to attach to the receivers in your factory 5th-wheel towing prep package, the Companion OEM features a dual jaw for excellent jaw-to-king-pin contact and a cam-action handle for simple release. Easily remove for full bed access.
Features:
Specs:
Quiet, Secure Ride
The 1" thick jaw on the Companion OEM is precision machined to provide a tight, sturdy connection. And unlike slide-bar models, the rounded 2-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping around your trailer's king pin, resulting in easier hookup and a safer, quieter ride.
In addition to the sturdy jaw, the Companion has durable polyurethane bushings built in to provide a smoother, more comfortable towing experience. These bushings sit on top of the pivot arms that support the fifth-wheel head. Because the head is resting on a padded area, it is able to pivot without clanking. The ability of the head to pivot - both front to back and side to side - along with the trailer also helps to limit the chucking that may occur with a more static hitch.
Non-Binding Latch Handle
The dual jaw on the Companion OEM is operated by a simple-to-use cam-action handle. This handle allows you to quickly and easily release the jaws on the hitch, even if you are on uneven terrain. If any binding does occur between your truck and trailer, the jaws may remain closed after you move the handle to the open position. But because the handle is unlatched, there is nothing keeping the jaws closed except for the binding pressure. Therefore, simply driving your truck forward will be enough to force the jaws to open.
The cam-action handle is held in the closed position with the included pin and clip. For extra security, you can replace the pin with a sturdy padlock. The shackle on the lock you choose should have a diameter of 5/16", height of 3", and a width of 2-1/4".
To install the Companion OEM, first set up the Companion's pivot arms. The arms are what allow the hitch to be adjusted front to back as well as up and down for optimal positioning. As a result, this hitch can accommodate the height of your trailer and also help to give you the cab clearance needed to execute turns while towing.
To adjust either the height of the hitch or the fore/aft positioning, just attach the hitch's pivot arms in the desired location on the base.
Then, when the hitch head is fully assembled, simply place the hitch in the bed of your truck, lining the base up with the receiver sockets in the bed. Rotate all 4 handles on the hitch base out so that the built-in puck receivers are in the correct position to install in the sockets. Once the base is lined up, fold the handles in until they are in the locked position and secure them with the included pins.
The hitch head installs on top of the pivot arms. When you have the head in position, simply secure it to the arms with the included pins.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (4025 Customer Reviews)
Specially designed to attach to the receivers in your factory 5th-wheel towing prep package, the Companion OEM features a dual jaw for excellent jaw-to-king-pin contact and a cam-action handle for simple release. Easily remove for full bed access.Was a good choice...very happy
Fits the Ram puck system .no problems
The shipper’s had issues with the box it wouldn’t fit on their conveyor belts the outside of the box was dinged up pretty good and the other two boxes were together but undamaged the frame took a few dings where it rattled around in the trailer to me.
Tom M.
6/30/2023
It works well with my 31 foot RV I use a plastic washer on top of the pivot latch jaws. It connects well to the trailer and I’ve only had to hold the trailer brakes a few times to disconnect from it.
This B&W 25k 5th wheel hitch is amazing and tuff. So glad I purchased this one from you all. Thanks my Ram 3500 love it. Lol
Gilbert
5/2/2023
Its still going strong and still very impressive
Arrived a day earlier than expected. Good thing! Box was opened and taped together. Luckily the only thing missing was 1 safety pin. Due to the weight and box conditions ups driver was going to roll it off the back of the truck until I showed up to help.
Overall, simple assembly and installation. Perfect fit for '24 Ram 3500.
This is my first 5th wheel hitch - and I couldn’t be happier with this purchase. The hitch is super solid, nice positive close when connecting, and a lot of confidence while towing. It’s extremely heavy but I wanted that underneath my rig.
Simple and quick installation into my Ram’s puck system.
etrailer delivered quickly and it arrived in perfect condition.
Towing a 43’ Riverstone at 21K GVWR.
Pros: Simple to operate (once installed). I like the way the locking arm engages when you back into the kingpin. Very little (or no) chucking. Due to heavy construction, provides a bit more confidence especially towing 20K.
Cons: HEAVY (and for the Ram puck version) extra large base taking up even more truck bed. Top portion is relative easy for one person to install/remove. The bottom portion is a whole new ballgame. Definitely two man operation to install bottom. Locking levers never "engaged" in exactly the way described in the literature but after calling tech support, I'm OK with it.
Would give 5 stars if it wasn't so dang big and heavy :(
Daniel D.
8/8/2021
Only complaint is the overall weight and the size of the base. Ram 3500 puck system. Works flawlessly.
Love it. I took it out of the box, walked it over to my truck, and set into the openings in my truck bed and turned the handles and put pins in and I didn't even have to adjust it it was perfectly tight. Put the two pieces on to hold the top piece and added a little Grease and it was ready to go. I have a 2017 Ram 3500 4 X4 long bed with airbags and mounted it forward and up all the way. I'm pulling an 18000 pound fifth wheel with flex-air king pin and it rides perfectly. PERFECTLY. I'M very happy with the quality of build and ease of use.
Greg
8/17/2018
Pulled through Tallahassee, Birmingham, Memphis, Little Rock, Shreveport, Mobile and Monticello and it is a comfortable, well-built, easy to use hitch. Etrailer also gets my recommendations regularly.
Everybody I've ever spoken to said B&W was the best and I believe it. With the help of a friend, this installation took an hour or so. I did open up one of the holes on a corner latch to accommodate a padlock in place of a locking pin. Otherwise very little adjustment was necessary on my 2019 Ram 2500. I set this one up 2"behind the axle and the second hole from the top. This setting worked out OK for my Montana HC 305RL
Edward
2/12/2021
Great Hitch, I use a lube plate and keep the jaws greased for smooth operation
Well if you actually sent me my entire order I would only complain about the expected delivery date changing 3 times but I didn’t get the small package that I ordered with my hitch
Jenny N.
2/14/2023
Hey thank you for the picture. I am sorry that the entire order has not been delivered. I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you.
Struggled between the choice of the Reese 27K, the CURT 25K and this one. The Reese does not seem to hold up (ascetically) well over time, the CURT seems spindly and is now a Lippert product - that's a black mark, and this one is just a big, heavy block of welded steel. Its also the most expensive of the three. I like what I see so far in the B&W, although I don't know for sure if the other two possible choices could be good or even been better in the long run.
Love the B&W hitches, this is my second one. First was the companion to the turnover ball. That one was a little smaller and lighter for installing and removing. This one is with the Ram puck system, a little bigger, heavier and more awkward installing and removing. Mostly leave in now until I fabricate some sort of system. With that being said size and weight is no fault of B&W as you had to work with the Ram puck system. Overall I am happy with the hitch any complaints I have are with Ram.
Just got my new companion hitch for Ram pick system. Easy to follow assembly and adjustment instructions. The folks at etrailer were very helpful and kept me updated with the progress. Fast shipping ordered on Sunday received on Wednesday. 5 stars all around.
WOW.....I consider myself pretty handy but between the instructions and youtube...this installation was simple. Very solid....so very impressed.....I have a rubber mat in my bed and it took longer to cut holes put than installing the 5th wheel....I just can't say enough good things about this hitch. Thank YOU B&W for building such quality products.
Installed the hitch in my Ram 2500 crew cab with the 6ft bed with the factory puck system. Still have plenty of clearance with my 5th wheel and the height of the hitch is about the same as my slider BW hitch was.
Great experience! Called first to ensure the hitch I wanted was in stock due to shortages and delays in shipping from other companies. The associate I talked to was very helpful and ensured I was ordering the right hitch for my truck. I ordered it on a Monday morning and received two of the three boxes the following Monday. The last box arrived on Tuesday. Due to the parts being so heavy, there was some damage to the cardboard boxes but after a quick inspection, all parts were accounted for and free of damage. I installed everything on my truck by myself in about an hour. Only minor adjustments were needed to lock it down. Everything fit perfectly and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. I'll try it out for the first time this weekend when I pick up my new 42' 5th wheel camper. The quality of the B&W Companion 25K is outstanding! Built rock solid. I highly recommend this hitch! Great product and even better service from etrailer.com! Only recommendation is that the instructions should include a list of required tools for the install. Would have saved me some time jumping in and out of the bed of my truck. Thanks again!
2016 Ram 3500 Dually (Laramie) Long Bed w/OEM Puck Setup
B&W Companion 25K
A beast! Installation was straight forward, and was able to do it by myself, although I would recommend having a second person to help you lift the base into the truck bed. Very well made, and seems easy to use.
Definitely worth the money, this is hands down the nicest fifth wheel I’ve owned or used before. Great construction, very strong, easy to set up. B&W will definitely be the brand I’ll choose from now on and I will definitely buy from etrailer again. Great customer service, fast shipping, and the best price I could find anywhere for this hitch.
Overall very pleased with product quality and functionality. Less hitching and noise compared to my previous Reese. Perfect for the 16k trailer. Only improvement I can think of would be safety catch for main latching handle. Stock only has safety pin.
This has been a great hitch and easy to install. E trailer made the buying process simple.
Richard
4/1/2024
After a year of traveling the hitch is still performing like new. The one thing I like is how easy it is to hook up and when towing it does not have any play like others that can have a clunking sound and feel when starting and stopping. Plus when I need to use the bed of the truck it is easy to remove.
So far it has been great! Being 65yrs old I was apprehensive about trying to assemble and load the hitch with just my wife to help. I remedied that by loading everything into the bed of my truck, including my tools and assembled it in place. Not being up to speed on RAMs puck system I did not know what to expect. I assembled the hitch, torqued it to spec and it dropped into place with out further adjustments or fanfare. I pull a 34' 5th wheel and don't even know it is back there. Hitching and unhitching is a breeze with very little learning curve. That says a lot since my learning curve more resembles a U-turn. Thank you B&W for a great hitch, thank you etrailers for a great deal.
Deloyd M.
1/18/2019
We are very impressed with the B&W hitch. My wife and I both hitch and unhitch without any problems. Ill say it again. Thanks B&W for a great hitch and thanks etrailer for a great deal.
Overall the B&W Companion seems to be a nice unit, but disappointing that it arrived a little beatup with chips and a nice scratch. It arrived before the truck did so the unboxing waited a couple weeks. Guess I should have unboxed right away instead of waiting until I needed to install it.
The install was fairly easy and uneventful since lifting it into the bed may have been the hardest part. It look about an hour including tie to track down various tools and supplies. With the OEM pucks in our new Ram 3500 it didn't take many tools to complete the install and since the camper isn't here I'll probably get to use some of the tools again when I find out the middle height isn't quite right for the trailer, but at least adjusting the height and position is pretty straight-forward. It's heavy enough (probably good since it will pull some weight) and takes up enough space that it may not get removed very often unless a 2nd strong back is available regualrly. Depending on how often we use the camper, maybe the hitch will only come out in the winter and go back in come spring.
We'll need to add a lock or two so the hitch doesn't wander off since it's so easy to remove that a couple strong backs could easily make off with it.
This is the ideal hitch for my Ram 2500 MegaCab. The MegaCab does not allow for a long bed and my RamBox setup causes issues with traditional fifth wheel setups so I needed to go with the Reese Sidewinder but was looking for the ideal hitch set up for my factory prep kit. This heavy duty hitch is the perfect combination and installs easily. Most importantly when used in conjunction with the Sidewinder I can make incredibly tight turns with plenty of room to spare.
etrailer support was fantastic.
Dave S.
9/10/2018
Working great. We have used this for one year and exceeds all my expectations. Easy to remove and install and really solid. Great purchase.
I am super happy with this hitch, its very robust! I used this in conjunction with a Gen-y executive 5th wheel pin box. I am super happy with the construction, ease of use, shipping time, installation procedure. would buy again if I had to.
Great hitch, easy to use! Would recommend to anyone towing a 5th wheel.
I love the quality of this hitch. Its worth the extra money and I love that fact that is made in USA. Very well made and hopefully will be the last hitch I ever buy. Install was easy and took about an hour. I have a 2018 Ram 3500 with the tow prep package and the hitch dropped right in as advertised. As always, the folks at E Trailer are a pleasure to deal with. Communication with them was excellent and they did an awesome job ensuring that I received my hitch. Keep up the good work!!
Alvin T.
8/26/2019
Working Great
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Keith
7/24/2024
Its a beautiful hitch ... Its in the Texas weather and looks like brand new .was a good choice..