Draw Down Bolt Torque Rating for B and W Companion Hitch
Updated 03/10/2026 | Published 03/10/2015
Question:
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
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.
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-1/4 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Steve N.
3/10/2026
I'm trying to get it to 60, but the frame is yielding.