Where to Place the Pivot Arms on the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Initial Setup
Published 11/01/2018
Question:
hello- I have a 2017 F250 4x4 short bed. Just got my BandW Champion 20K 5th wheel hitch. I have a 2015 Crusader 5th wheel 30 ft length. Was thinking about installing the pivot arms at 18in height and at the 1 in in front of axle location. I do not have the camper at my house to precisely adjust the height, so Im looking for a middle of the road setting that will work to get the camper home and make precision adjustments at that time. Thank you.
asked by: Lee
Expert Reply:
I spoke with my contact at B&W about the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3370 and they agreed that placing the pivot arms so that they position the kingpin 1" in front of the rear axle and 18" above the bed floor is going to be a good starting point on your 2017 Ford F-250 short bed. If you really wanted to play it safe you could move the kingpin up to the 19" tall point as the Ford bedsides are typically higher than most other manufacturers.
Once you have the 2015 Prime Time RV Crusader hitched to your 2017 Ford F-250 you can then begin to take some measurements and adjust the 5th wheel hitch as necessary. We recommend that you have at least 4" of clearance between the cab of the vehicle and loft of the trailer during a 90 degree turn and at least 5" of clearance between the bedsides of the vehicle and loft of the trailer.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Search Results: thule roof rack
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Video: B and W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch with Slider Installation - 2024 GMC Sierra 2500
- Video: B and W Ball and Safety Chain Kit Installation - 2024 GMC Sierra 2500
- Video: B and W Gooseneck - Below the Bed - BWGNXA2061 Review
- Video: A Closer Look at the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch with Slider
- Shop: B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ford, GM, Chevy, and Nissan Titan XD Underbed Gooseneck Hitch
- Shop: Gooseneck Hitch
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Shop: Roof Rack
- Shop: Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 64-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Tall - 150 lbs
- Shop: Thule SquareBar Evo Roof Rack for Naked Roofs - Steel - Black - Qty 2
- Shop: Trimax King Pin Lock for 5th Wheel Trailers - Collar Style - Hardened Steel - Red
- Shop: Buyers Products 2" King Pin Lock
- Video: Feature Breakdown: Trimax King Pin Lock for 5th Wheel Trailers
- Video: The Low-Down on the Trimax King Pin Lock for 5th Wheel Trailers
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the Buyers Products 2" King Pin Lock
- Search Results: lube disc
- Q&A: How to Pick Hitch Height Setting for B and W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Search Results: retraxpro mx
- Shop: Tonneau Cover
- Search Results: 39730
- Search Results: camco sewer pro
- Q&A: Does Truck with 6-1/2 ft bed Have to Use Slider Hitch for Turning Clearance with Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Q&A: What is Best Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2024 Ford F-350 Short Bed with OEM Pucks
- Q&A: Options for Towing A Fifth Wheel With A 2022 F-350 Short Bed With OEM Puck System
- Q&A: Determining Where To Install The Pivot Arms On A B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch In A 2020 Ford F-350
- Article: 4 Steps to Choosing Your 5th Wheel Pin Box
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between the B&W RVK3300 vs RVK3305
on 5th Wheel Hitch
