What is the Difference Between the B&W RVK3300 vs RVK3305

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Hi-I currently have an RVK 3300 and am considering buying a 3305 but they look exactly the same! The photograph on the manufacturer site is actually the same photo, with 25kinch photoshopped onto it. Can you please confirm there is really a difference between these two units? If so can you please tell what that difference is?

asked by: JEFFREY B

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I can confirm for you that there is a difference between the # BWRVK3300 and the # BWRVK3305 with the construction of the base of the hitch, which is where you get the difference in capacities between the two hitches. The 3300 is only rated for 20,000-lbs where the 3305 is rated to pull 25,000-lbs. They do look the same, but the difference will be in the construction and stiffness of the base on the two hitches.

Both of these hitches are designed to fit in the factory pucks on Ford trucks, like the ones found on your 2018 F-450.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Rodney A.

3/7/2025

Is the RVK3305 and the RVB3305 just different years? And if so whats the improvements with the newer model

Jon G.

3/8/2025

@RodneyA Hey Rodney, RVB3305 is just the part number for only the base of the B&W Companion # BWRVK3305, which is why you're seeing them kind of interchangeable.

Rodney A.

3/8/2025

@JonG Thanks for the reply. We did purchase a RVK3305. Is there ever a height issue with an F250 and a Cougar 5th wheel? It doesnt look like the 3305 has a height adjustment.

Jon G.

3/8/2025

@RodneyA The 3305 has a height adjustment range of 16-3/4" - 18-3/4" so between that and adjusting the height of your pin box you should be good to go. We don't have specifics when it comes to heights and settings between various trucks and RVs so I don't know off the top of my head, but if you plan it out a little you'll be able to tow level no problem!

Terry B.

3/22/2025

How much is physical weight of B&W 3300 and the 3305 pls.

Jon G.

3/22/2025

@TerryB The B&W # BWRVK3300 is 156 lbs and the B&W # BWRVK3305 is 158 lbs.

Answer 1

Hey Timothy, as long as the hitch has more capacity than the weight of the trailer it will work just fine. There's no advantage to go with a much higher capacity or to as closely match the capacity. Only other thing to consider is that if you…

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Answer 2

Realistically the Curt Q25 #C16039 fifth wheel hitches are no different and will give the same performance. Both of these hitches will fit into the puck system of your 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty and have a 24,000 lb capacity. The head unit of the Q25…

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Answer 3

Hi there Steve! Great question the B&W Companion hitches are beefy and solid so it’s smart to know the weight before you start lifting. The part #BWRVK3300, which fits the Ford OEM puck system, weighs around 153 lbs, while the part #BWRVK3305, ,…

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Answer 4

Hey Satran. The tallest 5th wheel hitch we have with a 30,000 lbs capacity is the Reese M5 item #RP68FR. This fits the Ford factory puck system and has three adjustable heights of 14", 16", and 18". The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel…

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Answer 5

Hey Thomas, congrats on your new trailer. You might have to play around with the different positioning of the pivot arms once you get the trailer home. There's no of knowing exactly what position you'll need without knowing the pin box…

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Answer 6

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 7

There is not a designated location on a 5th wheel hitch like #RP30144 for the emergency Breakaway Kit #20099 cable. Most people will connect that cable to the tethered pin that locks the jaws of the head in place near the handle. You can see this at…

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Answer 8

Capture plates are designed to be used with auto slide hitches like the Demco Highjacker #DM8550034 or the PullRite Auto Slide hitches. As the B&W Companion #BWRVK3305 is a fixed fifth wheel hitch, you do not need a capture plate. If you are…

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Answer 9

I reached out to my tech contact at Curt and he said the difference between the Curt Q24 #C16545-16017 and A25 #C16036 is the A25 is a rebranded Q25 with a head that is made of stronger material. I would say yes, the Reese #RP30922 is better. Reese…

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Answer 10

Hello Michael. It sounds like you are looking to replace the Orbital Pad and/or bushings in your Curt Q25 5th wheel hitch. For that you can use the Replacement Orbital Pad and Bushings for Curt Q-Series 5th Wheel Hitches #C65UR.

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Answer 11

Hey Matt, the total weight of the Curt A25 fifth wheel hitch part #C16036 is 147 lbs. The legs by themselves weighs 50 lbs and the head section weighs 96 lb. Are you looking for a lighterweight hitch?

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Answer 12

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…

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