Fifth Wheel Hitch for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Rails in 2008 Ford F-350

Published 04/19/2018

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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

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$1599.00

Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

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$599.00

B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

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$1099.00

Question:

Our truck is a long bed 2008 F-350 4 WD that already has an existing B&W gooseneck hitch so it appears that the Conmpanion BWRVK3500-5W would work for us. However, we have a question. Since we already have the gooseneck hitch in the truck, will we need the underbed mounting kit?

asked by: Sharon L

Expert Reply:

The B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck # BWGNRK1108-5W also serves as the underbed rails for the B&W Companion and does not fit other fifth wheel hitches. Don't let the lack of options dissuade you though because this is the fifth wheel hitch I would recommend for you even if you did not already have the base rails because the Companion is considered by many to be the highest-quality fifth wheel hitch available and height should not be an issue because it can adjust from between 16-1/4" to 18-1/4". You did not say what bed size you have on your F-350 so if you have a 6-3/4' bed you would need the sliding Companion # BWRVK3400-5W and if you had an 8' bed you would need the fixed Companion # BWRVK3500-5W.

With more than 450 reviews from our customers who have purchased it, this hitch has gotten a nearly unanimous 5-star rating. It features dual jaws which are a full 1" thick to provide complete contact with your king pin so you can have faith that your connection is completely secure. I've added a picture of the jaws so you can see for yourself how impressive they are.

The Companion is also going to give you a much quieter ride with less rattling than other fifth wheels due to that secure connection, along with the polyurethane bushings it has. This hitch also has a pivoting head to make hooking up easier, a cam-action latch to deter binding and has a towing capacity of 20,000 lbs.

I've added links to video reviews of the Companion for you to take a look at as well. Please let me know if you have any other questions about this hitch.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Sharon

4/19/2018

Kyle S.

4/19/2018

The B&W gooseneck hitch # BWGNRK1108-5W doubles as the underbed mounting kit so you would not need it. And since you have an 8 foot bed in your 2008 Ford F-350 you are correct that Companion # BWRVK3500-5W will work for you; it will mount directly in the gooseneck you have in your truck bed.