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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: 4.9 out of 5 stars (973 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.Installation was very easy! The instructions are easy to read and understand also. Everything about this hitch is top quality heavy duty materials. I do not see anything “cheap” about it. I am very impressed. Thank you B&W for making a top quality removable 5th wheel hitch! And thank you etrailer for being so professional and easy to work with! Oh, the over night shipping is the best! 673369
Dan G - 07/23/2020Awesome hitch, very fast shipping, wonderful customer service! Thank you etrailer!!! 698596
Ordered on Sunday, got it on Thursday. Box was in good shape and instructions were easy. It says 1 hr to install, but to ensure it is correct, need to double and triple check the dogs that connect to the truck to ensure that it is all seated correctly. The instructions tell you what you need, but forget that you also need some lithium grease and wrenches to go with the sockets that are listed in the instructions. Got the 25K because it can't hurt to have more capacity than needed. Plan on towing a toy hauler with a GVW of 19K. It is only $200 +/- more for the extra capacity from a 20K, but beefier than needed is better, just in case we need to haul up to the capacity of the truck. 634983
Excellent easy install and high quality etrailer was fantastic to work with and very helpful 815967
Love this hitch. Love etrailer. Great company to deal with. 796301
Just received our BW 25k hitch as ordered from etrailer and couldn't be happier. The quality of the hitch is top notch and no surprise. The etrailer website was easy to confirm the right product for our specific truck (2019 GMC 3500 dually) and the order shipped right away. We received our order in just 3 days. The hitch is installed and mission accomplished! Thank you etrailer!! Steve & Tammy from Tennessee. 773363
B&W make a solid product. Works great. 763535
Shipment came in right away. Very easy install. 739833
The fifth wheel seems well built and has a good heavy locking mechanism. I am a little skeptical about the rubber pads on the uprights that the fifth wheel swivels on. With a heavy fifth wheel only time and being used will tell me if they will last. It fits my GMC factory holes and lines up nicely. It is fairly heavy and requires two people. I did install it by myself once , but be careful if you try this not too hurt your back lifting it. I would recommend this product and also etrailer delivered quickly and fair pricing. Thank you ! Frederick 730664
Product received quickly and in perfect condition. I'm very pleased with all my orders from etrailer. I incorrectly ordered a 7 1/2” drop for my 2018 Silverado Duramax 2500. I reordered the 5” drop and it is a better fit. 727729
Great product!, will purchase again if the need arises. Easy to install and easy to use. The quality is top notch. 725324
I was a little apprehensive while I waited for delivery. In retrospect I should not have been. I detailed map of the exact location of the hitch while in route to my house was provided and everything was as advertised! The hitch arrived perfectly packaged and the directions were concise and complete. I had no difficulty with the setup and everything fit perfectly! Accomplished with a few tools and I required no assistance. It's the morning after and I am still delighted everything went so well and it seems so stable in the truck. Thank you!! PS Again perfect fit in my 2019 Chevy 3500 dually with OEM puck mounts. Product Review Item BWRVK3705 724502
This is a great hitch in almost every respect. It is massively built of quality material. The pucks line up perfectly in the bed of my truck. When you connect your fifth wheel there is no doubt that the jaws have engaged, and they won't let go. I have only one small criticism and that is that the handle and the locking pin are a pain to get to over the side of the bed on a dually. I have to use a little stepstool to reach it, but of course I am not as spry as I used to be. But I will take this after seeing people jerking around on the handle of some other brands trying to latch the jaws or whatever they are doing. This design locks in and hitching up is so easy to do. And need I mention that this hitch is made right here in the good old USA? 719451
A perfect choice to pull a 40' 5th wheel. The OEM puck model for the new GMC's is a direct fit. Mine was a replacement for the Curt 24k, which was a stupid choice for my first 5th wheel hitch. 719410
B&W are the best and safest 5th wheel hitches I have found. I won't use anything else and etrailer is excellent in every respect. Thank you. 717439
Well built, very nice 703049
Excellent customer service and a great product. Thanks to Adam, I received my hitch very quick. 678601
boxing of base a little bit on the poor side but it is the mgf box it was ripped up on arrival but no damage etrailer was extremely fast shipping ,excellent price no complaints about them 669485
Great Quality 616392
Joe F - 04/03/2020Product arrived prompt, haven't put together yet,seems to be fine considering the box for the frame was pretty much destroyed 614258
Shipping was fast and when it arrived the box was in excellent condition,well packaged with plenty of thick cardboard for protection. 602060
David - 02/02/2020My hitch arrived quickly and in good condition. Assembly was simple and took just a few minutes. 596338
very nice hitch very well made, placed order late Monday received Thursday to Va. easy to put together just need to try it. 579965
Got my new B&W Companion hitch in a timely manner. This hitch is well built and installs very easily by one person. 566339
Great product Easy to install, worked as advertised with absolutely no slack or slop. Beautiful workmanship. I’m a happy camper! Billy 558241
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