Outside Hitch Base Leg Measurement for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Base # BWRVK3500

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What is the outside measurement on the legs only. I am trying to fabricate using the companion on a recessed flatbed truck. I only need the leg measurement, not the entire unit.

asked by: Greg S

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The B&W Companion 5th wheel hitch base # BWRVK3500 has an overall footprint of 30-1/2-inches wide x 36-inches front-to-back.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 2

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 3

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

Hey Doug! The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F35FV are the right kit for your 2026 Ford F-350 FX4 dually. However, you will need to measure to be sure it fits. The distance from the top of your rear axle to the top of the jounce bump stop…

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Answer 8

Hey Kenneth, the B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter #BWRVK3050 that you referenced requires a minimum recessed box dimension of 18 inch by 18 inch and has a max recessed box depth of 4 inches. What are the…

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Answer 9

Based on the pictures you provided you most likely have the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000lbs #BWGNRK1111. You definitely lucked out having a B&W gooseneck hitch because you'll be…

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Answer 10

Hey Mark, the only real downside to an offset ball like the Gen-Y part #GY43XR is going to be that it costs more typically and it would take up more room when stored compared to a non-offset ball like the #C38CR. The handling and weight carrying…

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Answer 11

Hey Peter, in general with a short bed truck you will need a slider hitch to make sharp turns but in recent years they have started making fifth wheel campers with more tapered noses and extended pin boxes to allow for short bed trucks to be able to…

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Answer 12

Demco makes a special version of the Recon hitch for flat bed applications that have recessed balls actually! So what you'd want instead is the part #DM8550046. This has a shorter overall height to make up for the additional height of the flat…

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Outside Hitch Base Leg Measurement for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Base # BWRVK3500

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