Do You Need To Torque a Bolt Each Time the B&W Companion Hitch Adapter Is Installed
Updated 03/09/2020 | Published 03/07/2020
Question:
My first experience with 5th wheel - how do you remove the 5th wheel base - by watching an installation video it appears torque bolt has to be loosed before you can pull the release pin, is that correct ?? now to replace the base. - after is is replaced into the truck bed - what torque to you apply to tighten - is is necessary to apply a certain torque?
asked by: Roger
Helpful Expert Reply:
Correct, the draw-down bolt must be loosened each time you remove the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # BWRVK3500 from the truck bed and then torqued back down before use. The torque value is then listed in the instructions which is currently 60 ft. lbs. In order to tighten the draw-down bolt you will need a 3/4" socket so this and a toque wrench will be good tools to keep in the vehicle with you.
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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to 5th Wheel Trailer
- No Extra Clearance
- 20000 lbs
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Not Shock Absorbing
- B and W
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