Difference Between B&W Companion 20 and 25K Rated 5th Wheel Hitch for 2020 Ford F450 w/ OEM Prep Pkg

Updated 07/28/2020 | Published 01/10/2020

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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs

(5033)

$1399.00

B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

(5033)

$1199.00

Question:

What is the difference between the 20000 lb and the 25000 lb rated B&W Companion for the ford factory puck in my 2020 F450?

asked by: Arnold Z

Expert Reply:

Both the B & W Companion 25K # BWRVK3305 and 20K # BWRVK3300 use the same hitch head. The difference between the two is that the 25K hitch uses a stronger beefier leg or base unit and therefore is rated for 5000 more lbs.

Either hitch would work well for you (assuming that your 5th wheel weighs less than 20K) and both are fully compatible with the factory tow/prep pucks in your truck bed. If there's a chance you might go with a heavier 5th wheel in the future, you might consider going with the higher rated hitch.

You can see how the hitch installs by clicking the provided link.

expert reply by: Mike L

Les G.

7/23/2020

I am looking at a Fifth wheel that is 25K GVWR. New Horizons 40'. What hitch should I be looking at? Ford F-450

Chris R.

7/28/2020

For a larger trailer like that I like to have a little more wiggle room with the weight capacity. So if you have the 2020 F-450 with the factory pucks I highly recommend the Reese M5, # RP30922, which will drop right into those factory pucks and features a robust 27,000 pound towing capacity.