Sidewinder Wedge Recommendation for Use with a B and W Companion Hitch

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What adaptor should be used to utilize the Sidewinder pin box with a BandW Companion 5th wheel hitch?

asked by: Jim T

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Expert Reply:

The only B and W Companion hitches that can be used with Sidewinders are the ones that attach to the bed of the truck in 4 places. If the Companion only attaches to the gooseneck hitch then you can't use it with a Sidewinder.

If you have a Companion that uses 4 attachment points the correct wedge would be the part # SWW-06.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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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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Answer 12

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