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This replacement base fits your B&W Companion fifth-wheel trailer hitch for the Ram factory 5th-wheel towing prep package. Unit sits in the sockets in your truck bed for easy installation and removal.
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Today, we're going to review part number BWRVB3600. This is the replacement base for the B and W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch for the Ram factory 5th-wheel towing prep package. Now, this replacement base is used with the B and W Companion Fifth Wheel hitch head, which we also sell separately. Its part number BWRVC3006. These two parts combined will make a complete fifth wheel hitch which we also sell separately which is the BWRVK3600. This video review is just going to be on this replacement base. This base uses these adjustable pivot arms. It comes with these two pivot arms, and these pivot arms will let you mount that hitch head that fits your application.
Basically, when you install these pivot arms, you can see they have; one side has a slant and the other side is straight. Basically, these pivot arms can be used in two positions, horizontally this way and also on the other side, and that will get you a total of four horizontal adjustments for improved cab clearance. By using these two pivot arms, it will also . If you notice, it's got two sets of holes here. There is a multitude of holes on the base. You can actually put this in three different height settings also to raise or lower your coupler height, so you can set it either at 17 inches, 18 inches, or 19 inches coupler heights.
You can find the application that best fits your vehicle and hook it up that way. Now, these pivot arms you can see at the very top, they do have the polyurethane bushings. When you do mount these arm one on each side, your hitch head would sit on this and will give a rattle-free ride. Now, install the base into your Ram. It's a very quick simple installation. Basically, these tabs right here will drop into the four receiver pucks that are built into your Ram factory underbed rails, and then you just turn the handles to lock them in place.
Basically, what you'll do to install this is unhook the clip, pull the pin out, move your handle 90 degrees, and that tab will move also. If you do that to all four with them open like that, it will drop right into the pucks that are in your Ram. Once they are all in correctly, you just turn that handle 90 degrees; moves that tab and locks it into place. Then, just take your pin, put it back through, put your clip on. It will lock that handle from moving. Basically, when you're towing, you just hook it up like that, easy installation.
When you're done, pull the pin and clip, release the handle, pull it out; easily removes from your truck and then it will give you full access to your truck bed. Since there is no mounting rails above the bed, you can use your truck for more than just towing. This part is made of a gray powder coat steel, which is corrosion resistant. It comes with all the hardware to install the pivot arms to the base. Now, few specs on it. The gross towing weight capacity is 25,000 pounds, the vertical load limit or pin weight capacity is 6,250 pounds. That should do it for the review on part number BWRVB3600, this is the replacement base for the B and W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch for the Ram factory 5th-wheel towing prep package. .
Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Robert B.
5/3/2026
Great product! No issues. Very simple hook up and disconnect.
Mike L.
10/14/2026
It can be a pretty fiddly process, you'll need to tinker with each corner a bit until you get it locked in. Once you do though, you're good to go!
Randy P.
6/8/2018
Working Great! Only hitch I will ever purchase! Quality!
Brooke M.
5/2/2025
Amy is pretty great! Glad she was a good point of contact for you. The hitch looks great - I love the new look with the blue B and W on the front. Sharp!
Ray
6/16/2020
After 1 year still happy with this hitch. I havent taken it out since, due to the weight
Jsp R.
9/20/2025
One addition I have made was the purchase of a B&W hitch lifting tool. Now I simply use my engine hoist to R&R the entire hitch. The hitch plate after many years of use had some end play along its main axis bolt. I used a couple of valve spring shims to take up the slop. Good to go!!
Alan
7/15/2023
Excellent! The most secure towing we have ever done. Will recommend etrailer and B&W.
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Brooke M.
5/1/2025
It's hard to lift, but it's awful sturdy that's a good thing when it comes to towing! ;) We'd love to see a photo of the hitch in the new truck if you feel like sending one in when the time comes. Super excited for you!