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This hitch is designed for serious towing, rated for 20,000 lbs gross towing weight and a 5,000 lbs vertical load limit. The thick, gray powder coated steel frame resists corrosion and delivers solid strength every mile. The integrated Turnoverball gooseneck hitch body bolts to existing frame holes, creating a sturdy foundation that feels locked in when you hook up heavy fifth-wheel trailers or gooseneck loads.
Slow-speed turns can get tight in short-bed setups, and that’s exactly what the built-in slider is for. It provides 12" of front-to-back travel so your trailer clears the cab during sharp maneuvers. With that extra movement built into the base, you can back into campsites or fuel stops without having to stress about hitting the cab or tailgate.
The Companion uses precision 1" thick dual jaws that wrap completely around the king pin for a snug 360-degree hold. That tight fit cuts down on rattle and movement compared with slide-bar designs. Polyurethane bushings at the pivot arms cushion the head so it pivots smoothly front-to-back and side-to-side, helping limit chucking and keeping the ride quiet and comfortable on long hauls.
The cam-action handle makes releasing the jaws simple—even if your truck and trailer aren’t sitting level. When you pull the handle open, it stays unlatched so a small tug forward is all it takes to free the king pin. A pin and clip keep it locked during travel, or you can swap in a padlock (5/16" shackle diameter, 3" height, 2-1/4" width) for extra security.
When you’re done towing, this hitch breaks down into two main pieces for easier lifting. The base connects through the Turnoverball gooseneck system—just pull it loose to remove everything and regain full bed access. You can even flip the gooseneck ball over into its socket for a clean surface when hauling other gear.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we're going to review part number BWRVC3006. This is the replacement head assembly for the B&W Companion fifth-wheel trailer hitches. It has a 25,000 pound weight capacity. Now, this replacement hitch head will fit the B&W Companion fifth-wheel trailer hitches. This head assembly, when used with the correct B&W base assembly, will make up the B&W Companion fifth-wheel hitch assembly. The head, this has the dual jaw design, has the one-inch deck dual jaws, which will provide a 360-degree jaw-to-kingpin contact. That will give you less rattle and more security than the slide bar jaws.
It has this cam-action latching handle which helps prevent binding. It's very simple to release, even on un-level terrain, and it is lockable. It comes with a pinning clip, but it is also lockable if you buy a padlock that we sell separately you can put through here and permanently lock it. But just to show you how this handle works is you release the pin and clip, and then as you move this handle towards the cab or the front of the tow vehicle, you'll notice that the jaws do open, both dual jaws, and then when your kingpin slides in here, the weight will push up against the back here, which would force this handle to slide up, jaws would close around the kingpin, your handle would only go so far, and then you just drop your pin and clip in, or your padlock, whichever you decide to use. You just drop that in there to lock it into place, then that handle wouldn't move and it'll keep the jaws wrapped around the kingpin. It does have a fully articulating head when this is installed on the pivot arms.
It will rotate front to back, and this plate right here will go side-to-side so that fully articulating head will ease the hook up, helps to limit chucking. This head assembly is made of steel, and it's a gray, powder-coat finish which is corrosion-resistant. Again, the max gross towing weight capacity on this is 25,000 pounds. Max vertical load limit is 6250 pounds. But you need to remember those when this is installed on the base assembly to get the whole fifth-wheel hitch.
The capacity that this head assembly will have will be determined by that capacity of the base that it is installed on. And then one last thing I want to show you is when - this is taken off the base assembly, but when you go to install it onto the pivot arms, basically what you would do is you pull the clip out, pull the pin out, pull the clip over here, pull the pin out, and then what you do is you grab these two handles right here and when you pull up to lift it up that'll allow you to drop it on the pivot arms, and then when you let this down, it'll hold it into place, and then you put your pins back through. The reason they do this, it'll make it a lot easier when you have the whole fifth wheel installed in your vehicle, and if you don't have anybody around to help you remove it, you can actually remove the head assembly to cut down on the weight, and then you can remove the base assembly separately as just one person. And then once you install you put your pin back in, and go ahead and put your clip in, and do the same over here, once this is installed on the pivot arm. And then put your clip in, and with those installed that'll hold it on the the pivot arms of your base assembly. But that should do it for the review on part number BWRVC3006, the replacement head assembly for the B&W Companion fifth-wheel trailer hitches. .
Ratings & Reviews
Leon
12/3/2025
It is still the best 5th wheel hitch that Ive owned. Very minor maintenance required. Just a little white lithium grease on the swivel points and a Teflon plate instead of grease.
Tim
3/19/2019
I’m still very impressed with this hitch no problems and no slop
Gary
12/13/2024
The B & W Companion hitch has serviced us very well for the last year. Weve been out on about 8 trips during the past year.
Dennis A.
2/3/2020
Very Good, just wish I had got without slider as never use this part. When I tried to use it it would the fifth wheel would hit to of tail gate. I have no problem at cab of truck when forward. E trailer is my first choice when I make a purchase for my truck.
Dale F.
12/23/2019
Every thing has been working good. Seems to take a good jolt to get it to slide with the trailer attached. Still a great product
Mike L.
2/27/2019
Youll want to make sure that the slider rails are lubricated. Also keep in mind that if the truck and trailer are at different angles and theres a lot of pressure placed on the sliding mechanism, it can bind.
Tracey H.
4/5/2020
A year later, and it still works the same. Slider still doesnt work. but havent needed it. One thing I have learned is to make sure the lug from the attachment is lubricated before placed into the receiver. After about 8 months of being in the bed, I tried to remove it. Whoah! That was a son of a gun. Finally got it to break free, and then it lifted out. both the lug of the companion hitch, and the receiver of the B&W are nicely powder coated. that powder coating locked together. Nothing patience and a pry bar couldnt fix. But I dont want a repeat. Over all, I may look at something easier for our next travel season.
Tim
1/17/2022
After a year of use this is still an outstanding hitch. It is sturdy and solid. No issues at all. Very pleased with my purchase.
Joe G
6/7/2021
Great ProductWorks great with our 5th wheel. Very easy to connect and disconnect. Love it.
Syd C.
3/14/2021
Still works great. Have taken quite a few trips around my state and a nice trip to the beach. This hitch has allowed me to get into places that I shouldn’t and get out of those place I dang sure shouldn’t have tried to fit.
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Gwendolyn Y.
4/30/2026
Looks great in your truck. Thanks for always relying on us, Christopher! We will always be here when you need us next.