Can a Reese Sidewinder be Used with a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch

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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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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.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Joe

5/14/2024

Why will the sidewinder not work with a b and w the connects by gooseneck ball?

Devyn S.

8/3/2025

B&W companion for 5th wheel ball type. Why can’t the sidewinder be used

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.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs #AM3200 does give you a 9 inch offset but when talking with their tech he said that to use with RamBox the red coupler needs to be turned 180 degrees so it sits…

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Answer 5

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 6

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Answer 7

Sidewinder replacement pin boxes like the Reese #RP61450 are not general-purpose items but are made to install in place of a specific OEM pin box. This particular Reese Sidewinder fits in place of any of three Venture brand pin boxes, either model…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #RP30890 is compatible with the Sidewinder pin boxes. This hitch is actually made by the same company as Sidewinder. I attached a help article on Sidewinders for you to check out as well.

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Answer 9

The answer depends on which B&W Companion fifth wheel hitch you have; you never mentioned what truck you have or how the Companion is mounted so l'll use a 2019 Ford F-250 as an example. If you had the factory prep package in your truck, and…

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Answer 10

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

I have a solution for you, however, the newly-updated Curt A-Series Fifth Wheel Hitches are NOT compatible with Reese Sidewinders, and they haven't been confirmed to fit other rotating pin boxes either. For this reason, I recommend to a Curt…

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