Will the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Work With a 2017 Ford F-250 and a Trailer With a Sidewinder
Updated 03/20/2017 | Published 03/18/2017
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My RV has a reese sidewinder pinbox so dont need a slider. Will the Companion 3300 work in a 2017 F250 6 and 3/4ft bed?
asked by: Lloyd G
Expert Reply:
As long as your 2017 Ford F-250 has the factory puck system installed, then yes, the B&W Companion Hitch # BWRVK3300 will work great in addition to your Sidewinder.
If your F-250 does not have the factory puck system then you will need a slightly different setup. You will need to install the Custom Underbed Installation Kit # BWGNRK1116-5W, and you will need to use the B&W Companion # BWRVK3500-5W. Normally if you put your F-250 through our fitguide it would tell you that you would need to use the slider version of the Companion, part # BWRVK3400-5W. The problem with using a sliding 5th wheel hitch with a Sidewinder is that it would create too many pivot points and could really damage your whole setup. You can use a sliding hitch with a Sidewinder pin box as long as you keep the 5th wheel hitch in the locked position.
If you do not already have a 7-Way Wiring Harness installed in your F-250's bed then I recommend using the Bargman 90-Degree Wiring Harness # 54701-007 so make connecting your trailer's wiring much easier.
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B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
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