Recommended Vertical and Horizontal Adjustments For 2016 Ford F350 Using B&W Companion Hitch  

I took a look at the installation instructions for the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part #BWRVK3500-5W. Per the instructions in the Helpful Tips section, they do list the areas of the hitch that need to be lubricated to assure good…

The foot pads for the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3500 should definitely be used to ensure proper contact with the truck bed to provide the necessary support and stability. I do not recommend leaving them off the hitch. If you are having…

The B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs #BWRVK3500 has a binding issue with your king pin. The cam action latching handle sounds like it isn't functioning correctly. If the head has been damaged,…

If this noise occurs during starts and stops or any time there may be back and forth movement of the trailer then it is normal to get some metal to metal contact as the trailer king pin bumps around in the jaws of the hitch. The double jaw design of…

If you have the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch already installed in your truck then without question your best option for adding a 5th wheel hitch is with the B&W Companion #BWRVK3500 that you referenced. While we do technically have the…

In regards to the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #BWRVK3500, this is designed for long bed trucks. The B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #BWRVK3400 on the other hand is designed…

I have a solution for you to easily place and remove the B & W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3500 from the bed of your pickup. The Buffalo Tools Electric Hoist #BTEHOISTUL will attach to a crossmember in your barn or garage to help lift the…

First, I do not recommend using WD40 or similar spray lubricants because they can attach dirt and debris and actually make the problem worse. Use a lithium grease (which is available in a spray) or chassis oil for moving parts that do not have a…

On the hitch side of your setup the Companion part #BWRVK3500 is normally one of the quietest hitches out there. Normally when people want something quiet and smooth the Companion hitch is the answer so in your situation a cushioned pin box would…

The easiest way to separate the B&W Companion, whether you have the Stationary #BWRVK3500 or the Slider #BWRVK3400, is to remove the 2 pins holding the head unit to the base and then simply lift the head off of the base. The head unit itself…

The B and W Turnoverball hitches have an adjustment built into them to allow for varying heights. If you check out the picture I attached you'll see that you the socket post is adjustable to allow it to fit your setup. It's also in the…

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…