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Specially designed to attach to the receivers in your factory 5th-wheel towing prep package, the slider base on this hitch helps eliminate clearance concerns during slow-speed turns. Dual-jaw hitch removes without a trace for full bed access.
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Quiet, Secure Ride
The 1" thick jaw on the Companion 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 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".
Built-In Slider
Most often used on trucks with 6' beds, a slider helps to eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns. When you are towing a fifth-wheel trailer, your hitch must be situated on the cab side of your truck's rear axle. However, at slow speeds you can use a slider to slide the fifth-wheel hitch (and the trailer) toward your truck's tailgate and past the rear axle, creating enough space between the cab of your truck and the trailer to permit less-restricted turning.
The slider that is built into the base of the Companion allows for 12" of fore and aft travel to give you the clearance you need.
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 some additional cab clearance.
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: 4.9 out of 5 stars (1653 Customer Reviews)
Specially designed to attach to the receivers in your factory 5th-wheel towing prep package, the slider base on this hitch helps eliminate clearance concerns during slow-speed turns. Dual-jaw hitch removes without a trace for full bed access.
It has served me well! It is strong and I feel confident going down the road with it as my hitch. My only reservation was in the use of the slider portion. I put my hitch placement on the medium setting as that was the most level with the trailer. Unfortunately, when I slid the slider back, the fifth wheel kingpin assembly scratched up the top of my tailgate on my brand new 2020 GMC Denali 3500 as I backed into the campsite. I would suggest telling customers to put it on a higher setting if they are using the slider with some newer model trucks. I have since stopped using the slider portion and just watch my hard turns carefully.
This hitch is top quality. I fits perfectly in my 2020 GMC Denali 3500 puck system. It is heavy duty and works flawlessly. I have a 2018 Jayco Designer 43’ 5th wheel and this hitch handles it with no issues. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a 5th wheel hitch. etrailer had the best price and offers great customer service. I’m very satisfied with my purchase.
The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch is the best hitch on the market. I’ve had mine for over a year now and it’s so easy to hitch up or drop a trailer. I absolutely love it and would definitely recommend it to anyone. Not only that but it’s so easy to install.
The Companion Slider Hitch that I ordered came in great shape and the ease of installing the hitch was a breeze. It took about an hour and I will be putting the camper on in the morning. Ordering from etrailer was a breeze and it took no time at all for them to provide a tracking number so that I could follow the shipment. Wonderful experience
This was the first time I bought anything from etrailer overall I am very pleased. I ordered a b&w slider delivered freight and all came in good shape with no issues.I have a 2021 Silverado 2500 with prep package and standard bed .The hitch dropped right in place with no adjustments needed.I will definitely use etrailer again
Very pleased! Ordered on a Friday, it shipped Monday and I picked it up at the local ESTES dock on Thursday. Got it home, unboxed everything and dropped it in to my OEM attachment points. Instructions were simple as there are a couple adjustments for tightness you will need to make but other than that very easy install. B&W products are hands down a great choice. I installed this Item in to a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with zero issues.
This product was recommended by two friends, the trailer dealership/ salesman, and numerous other trailer owners. The product is extremely well made, made with U S steel by US workers, and packaged like it was built!!
Excellent Hitch Installation was easy Cant wait to use it. Highly recommended
Patricia W - 03/19/2021The best 5th wheel hitch we've ever had. Easy to use, easy to install. Great hitch!!
Beautiful heavy duty hitch. Just waiting to install.
Overall extremely happy with the product looks to be great quality and easy to use only downfall is the instructions are not very clear and they contradict themselves
Mitchell - 05/15/2021My 20K B&W 5th wheel slider hitch is working great. Highly recommended!!
Fantastic Hitch! Heavy Duty, prevents bucking during braking through the tight jaw fight. Fit was good to the truck.
The Companion Slider 5th wheel hitch fit perfectly into the factory installed system on my 2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD. Installed in the 6'-6'' bed the 12'' slide is very helpful while parking my camper in tight spots and is easy to engage. Being a machinist myself I can see that the B&W hitch is well designed and built for the long haul.
Availability of the hitch to ship right away was understandably delayed as a result of Covid 19. I was however kept informed thru the web page of the statice of my order. When my hitch arrived paging was first class and everything in good order. In short, a good supplier to deal with!
Debated quite a bit whether to do an auto/power slide or a manual slide. After talking to several folks and doing some research, I decided to go with the B&W hitch given the quality and reliability. Cost played a small factor too. I narrowed it down to this hitch and Pullrite Superglide (when I purchased, they had not released the 4500 for my truck). Also, I rarely need the slide, but when I do it's nice to know it's there and available. This hitch went into a 2020 GMC 3500HD Standard Box. Hitch came in two boxes and weighed in a 300 lbs. Etrailer has videos that really helped me to be prepared for the installation, which isn't all that difficult with the puck system. Directions provided with the hitch were good as well. Took me an hour or so to get it all hooked up. The leveling kit for me was the most difficult item to install...just a little tricky to get it on and at the right spacing. My height setting is at 17 inches (the lowest)...gave me six inch clearance of the 5th over the truck bed side rails and kept my 5th nearly level. I put the "B" arm on the passenger side to set it back and get a couple more inches of clearance for turning. Took the hitch for a test drive the next morning. Checked to make sure measurements were good and I had clearance all the way around. It performed very well. Easy to load and unload, feels very sturdy, quiet, and smooth. I know theses videos are for a Ford and Dodge, but it gives you a good idea of what to expect. Below are some videos and links that helped me.
I haven’t used the hitch yet. I think it is well constructed and will serve my purpose is perfectly.
So easy to install and remove with the aide of a small chain hoist. Connection and disconnect jaw lever is well designed .
The B & W is a great hitch, I am new at fifth wheeling and it makes me look like I've been trailering for while.
I took early delivery of a 2020 Silverado 2500HD. To my surprise, GM had changed the puck spacing, and none of the usual 5th. wheel hitch manufacturers had anything immediately available (when asked, all responded that they had product "in the works"). As soon as B & W's slider was released, I shopped-around and found the best deal at etrailer. The hitch was shipped on the same day I ordered it. Two days later the trucking company called to make an appointment for delivery. Since I live in a condo. development they arranged to send a straight truck rather than a tractor-trailer rig. Plus, they offered to roll the palleted shipment directly from their truck into the back of my pick-up so that I wouldn't have to reload it (thanx guys!). The hitch itself is well-build and fits exactly as expected. It should serve me for many years. What I found especially helpful was the 6 minute video that etrailer has on there website. It pointed-out the highlights of this particular product and showed how to use it correctly. What a selling tool! This wasn't the first time I have ordered from etrailer, and it certainly won't be my last!
This is a very solid hitch, my only beef is that it is pretty much a 2 person job to put in and take out of the truck bed.
Exceptional customer service from product inquiry through final delivery. Totally impressed and satisfied.
I Got My 5th wheel Before Actual Due Date,Glad I Own A Tractor To Lift Unit and Put In Bed Of Truck.Fit in Perfect Easy to assemble,but The Part for the Spring To Keep 5th Tilted Back was a Bit Sketchy,Looked it Up on You Tube and Put it On,Looking Forward to Using it This Friday To Pick Up New Camper! Looks Well Built and Heavy to Take Load of Camper,I Recommend This To Anyone Who Needs A New 5th Wheel!
It’s not cheap but it’s the nicest hitch I’ve ever owned I would definitely buy it again
Love the ease of installing this product and the slide makes it more versatile.
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