Can a Reese Sidewinder be Used with a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
Updated 08/04/2025 | Published 02/08/2017
Question:
Can I use a Reese sidewinder with a B and W companion hitch? Do I need a special wedge?
asked by: Randal R
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Expert Reply:
Only certain B&W Companion 5th wheel trailer hitches are compatible with Sidewinder pin boxes like the RP61412. Basically if it is a Companion that mounts in the 4 pucks of a factory prep package then it can be used with a Sidewinder. But if the Companion is the type that mounts just in the gooseneck ball hole then it is not compatible.
If you do have the Companion that mounts in the 4 pucks then the custom wedge you would need is # SWW-06.
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Michael H
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Jesse M.
8/4/2025
@DevynS The B&W companion type that mounts to the gooseneck ball hole cannot be used with a sidewinder, because B&W specifically says it can't. Basically the connection being a single metal tube is not strong enough to handle the side-to-side stress placed on it by a sidewinder.
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