Draw Down Bolt Torque Rating for B and W Companion Hitch

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I recently purchased a BandW Companion fifth wheel hitch from you. In the instructions and in your online video the draw-down bolt torque is 60 foot pounds. On the hitch is a sticker that reads 40 foot pounds. What should it be?

asked by: Marc D

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Expert Reply:

I spoke to my contact at B and W and she said that sticker you have on your B and W Companion was put on your hitch by mistake. The older style of Companion used 40 ft/lbs and a few of the newer style hitches went out with the older sticker.

You will definitely want to use 60 ft/lbs like the installation instructions indicate.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 5

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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