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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.
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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. The above diagram gives an indication of where to mount the arms so that you get the height and the cab clearance that you need.
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: 4.9 out of 5 stars (1009 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.
This is a quality product. It arrived quickly, the instructions were clear and in a very short time i was ready to pull our 5th wheel. We have not had any issues with the product. The fact that it is a two piece hitch sure makes installation/removal a fairly easy job. 585237
The B&W 5 th. wheel hitch is exactly what I needed for my F350 with the factory towing and hitch package. It arrived 1 day early and the free shipping made it a great deal compared with the large chain stores. It was easy to assemble and fits perfectly in my ford. I haven't towed with it yet but don't see any issues. The nice thing with the hitch for the ford is that with the turn of 4 handles, the hitch comes right out of the truck and you have a completely flat bed again. Thank you etrailer for you great service ....... 448120
Brent - 11/01/2018Haven’t towed with this yet, but quality and craftsmanship appear to be great... Easy to follow instructions, easy to assemble and install Highly recommend! 633465
This 5th wheel hitch works beautifully! Make sure you have the OEM puck system before ordering as I had to have a dealership install the puck system. The hitch puts together extremely easily and provides a very smooth ride. Looks clean and operates flawlessly. Love how this system can be removed at any time so I don’t lose my bed space. Works very well with an 8 ft bed. I would recommend this hitch to anyone! 744682
Best Hitch on the market if you have ford factory gooseneck prep system. Heavy Duty, and secure. No more chucking back and forth. Would recommended 100 times over. Customer service was super, and free shipping was awesome. Arrived a day earlier than anticipated. Etrailer is top notch 198684
Allen P - 05/29/2016Wow!! I can’t say enough. What a good looking piece. I have no doubt this is going to do the job. Solidly built with a nice powder coat finish. “etrailer” has a great website that makes selecting easy and the price was unbeatable. Everything got to me as promised without a scratch. As Arnold says I’ll be back! 605069
Ron - 02/16/2020Super fast shipping, came in on time. Convenient 2 boxed packages. Heavy! I started installing around 5:30pm, was hooking up to 5th wheel and testing at 7:15pm... Couple of interruptions would have been quicker. My Rep, Chris W. was extremely helpful, pleasure working with her! Whole unit is quality IMHP... Being safety freak I added some extra lock washers & nuts to flange plate bolts... Bolt sticks out roughly 3/4 inch after torqueing to 80lbs. per instructions. Added washer and nut to complete very solid connection... I could not be more happy or impressed with whole operation... Feel much better about cost now that I have laid hands on it... Thanks Etrailer & B&W... 2012 Ford F350 diesel 6.7 Crew cab, long bed... 236908
I installed my B&W Companion into the 5th wheel truck bed package, knowing after viewing several YouTube videos, that it should work just fine, without a slider type. My 2017 Ford F350 Super Duty 6.7L Diesel crew cab short box (6'-9") with our 2018 #3120RL Montana 5th wheel trailer work great with the B&W Companion. I estimate our max turn backing angle at 85°(don't know why I'd ever cut that tight anyway). A 5er front nose will need a radius and be tapered to make this work so great in my opinion. The Companion mounts easily into the puck system and splits into upper and lower halves for easy lifting. See my attached pictures. 483456
Dave i - 03/10/20195 Stars - Ease of Installation 2 Stars - Quality of material 2 Stars - Durability in operation 4 Stars - Quietness in operation 2 Stars - Packaging to prevent damage **Could not see until installed and looking at the the hitch from the tailgate, the right side of the receiver plate was bent down. I was in a bind and had to use the hitch so chances of returning are nil. It was fairly quiet especially on interstate driving. The high point where the hitch bends down put stress on the "good" side scraping off the paint. I do not have to move my RV for a few months, so I will probably scrap the B&W hitch and purchase the Reese Hitch 27.5 which I saw today at my local Ford Dealership. It looks more durable and stronger than the BWRVK3300. Give 5 Stars to etrailer.com, this was a smooth transaction; shipping was great and received on time. 497564
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Rachael H - 4/24/2019We just recently ordered B&W Hitch for our 2017 F350 Dually Long Bed. The process was very smooth. We ordered the Hitch, and we received it within 2 days. It was well packaged and would recommend the hitch. We have not towed with it as of yet, but I can tell its already going to be better than my old Curt Q16 Hitch, Hands Down. Thanks for making this process smooth and Customer Service was great with answering all my questions. Only recommendations to make the install go smoother would be to include the Hex Head Bolt wrench to tighten the handle. 349443
Best $1000.00 dollars I ever spent,an u should have the best when ur towing a beast like this. Thanks 607471
Extremely happy with the B&W Companion provided by etrailer the videos as well as the packaged instructions are precise. I chose the right setting the first time around (yea) all in all the hitch is solid as they come. On a small note locks would be nice part of package.Towing is a breeze and I will definitely recommend etrailer and b&w hitch to all. Customer service is great and with timely response to my emails. 674074
World Largest Mobile Kitchen B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs - BWRVK3300 is the most innovative towing products I have seen in a long time. It fit into the Ford hitch system with no problems. It is a shame that Ford, Chevy, and Dodge cannot have a universal mounting like the receiver hitches so that they fit all trucks. It is designed to be either directly above axle or 4 inches ahead. 273767
Apple C - 01/10/2018Recieved my Companion fifth wheel hitch and it looks awesome. etrailer is a leader when it comes to their Products. Their sales personnel were extremely courteous and knowledgeable. Will be definitely buying from them again in the near future. 902585
The hitch looks great. Easy to assemble. Won’t be able to try for a month. Waiting on my truck to be built. 902583
Excellent 892603
I’ve ordered from etrailer multiple times and they have always filled my order in a timely manner and correctly. I’ve never had a problem with them. 881701
I was really surprised. I ordered on Labor Day weekend Saturday. By Monday, Labor Day, I had received notification that it was ready to ship. I actually received the fifth wheel on Thursday. Everyone else was saying they didn’t have the fifth wheel or it would take a month to get. Great communication and great service! Thanks 877068
Package arrived well before expected and was packaged very well. No issues or damage once inspected. Direction for install was excellent and very easy to follow. Very heavy duty and packaged in a way that the weight was not all in one package. Made it much easier to manage. Very pleased with the product and highly recommend to others who are looking for a Quality fifth wheel hitch. I did go heavier than I needed for my F250 Super Duty but may later be moving it to a F350 Super Duty. Also still have the use of my Bed cover without removing upper Slide plate of the hitch. 874666
The B&W Companion Hitch has performed flawlessly. It fits perfectly in my Ford F-350 “puck” prep package. The handle that operates the jaws functions well and can be locked closed. The levers that operate attachment pucks can also be locked. The hitch can easily be removed from the truck in two pieces giving me quick access to use the truck bed when not towing. All in all a very easy to use and reliable hitch. I am very pleased with it and recommend it highly. 874182
Bought this to pull our 41' fifth wheel trailer. This was super easy to set up and because of the 4 point locking system, was able to use it in conjunction with a sidewinder king pin box. I can now pull with my F350 standard 6' 5" bed. 873624
One year and several thousand miles into this hitch, I am very well pleased. The hitch is light enough to remove when I need to change to a goose neck ball. Provides a solid connection to the 5th wheel not having any bucking when towing. Reaching the handle to release the hitch can be tricky but I use a tire step that makes it very easy to get to. 873479
Product delivered quickly and is exactly what was expected. 864482
When I first got my brand new fifth wheel camper and used this hitch which was also brand new something was making a loud popping noise every time I would stop or go. I took my truck to a ford dealer and they said everything looked good. After the first pull or two I have yet to hear the popping after having it a year and I’ve pulled my camper probably 20 times now. It is very simple to remove from the bed, although heavy, I like the fact I don’t have to do a lot of work to remove it and have full access to all of my bed. It fits underneath my Pershing bed cover. Is very sturdy and looks well made and not cheap. I would buy it again but likely will not have to buy one again thankfully! 860053
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