How Much Does the Head and Base Weigh for the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch

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How much does the fifth wheel head weigh? How much does the base weigh?

asked by: Tim S

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The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch # BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The shipping weight of the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3305 is 152 lbs so it will be just under that after you remove the packaging. Although it is still pretty hefty, the head unit part #BWRVC3006 can easily be removed off of the…

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Answer 2

The B&W Companion 20K part #BWRVK3300 and 25K part #BWRVK3305 5th Wheel Hitches for the 2020 Ford F-450 with OEM Pucks are both great choices and will fit into the puck system of your Ford. The 20K will be sufficient enough to tow the 17,500 lb…

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Answer 3

Hey Mitch! I can't tell from that picture if you'll have enough clearance or not with the fixed Companion #BWRVK3500. To determine your clearance you will need to measure and use the following formula: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance…

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Hello Scott, thanks for reaching out. The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider #BWRVK3775 weighs 250 lbs altogether. The head unit can easily be separated from the base, and the head weighs about 70 lbs by itself. Leave a reply below with…

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Answer 5

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 6

Hey Paul, it looks like the OEM springs of your 2021 Ram 2500 are rated for 2,218 lbs per spring whereas the SumoSprings part #SSC-52 are rated for 2,475 lbs.

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Answer 7

The B&W Companion 20k #BWRVK3300 and 25k #BWRVK3305 base and head are going to differ in their components and construction, which results in the 25k hitch being about 10-lbs total heavier than the 20k hitch; so the 25k hitch head and base is a…

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Answer 8

There is not a bracket kit that would allow both a fifth wheel and a gooseneck hitch to be installed together, however there are solutions that might allow you to swap back and forth, depending on what you currently have installed. If you have…

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Answer 9

I measured the ends of the base to the center of the post on the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3500-5W and drew up a little diagram showing the dimensions. From the back side of the base to the center of the post is approximately…

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Answer 10

The Curt Custom 5th Wheel Install Kit part #C16443-204 which is a fit for your 2003 Ford F-250/F-350 will use three bolts to secure the base rail to the frame bracket and one bolt to secure the base rail to the bed floor on each side. Therefore, you…

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Answer 11

Hi Jeremy! B&W does indeed have an option for your 2001 Ford F250. The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider and Universal Install Kit - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs #BW38XR is a sliding hitch, which is recommended for short bed trucks, and…

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Answer 12

Hey Michael, yes the RetraxPRO MX part #RT80485 does fit your 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 long bed dually with the multipro tailgate. It is mostly weathertight but if you were in a heavy rain it would allow some water in which there isn't a way to avoid…

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