Lube Plate Recommended for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch

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What size lube plate do I need for 2020 Keystone Alpine trailer and Companion 3600 fifth wheel hitch?

asked by: Doug F

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For their Companion series of 5th wheel hitches, B&W recommends using a 10 inch lube plate. I'd recommend the # 16721 from Curt. The lube plate would protect the skid on your hitch from getting scratched up, and would eliminate the need to use grease on the skid plate so you won't have a huge mess with grease everywhere.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The recommendation for the 10" diameter lube plate on a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer has come from the manufacturer of the fifth wheel hitch, B&W. The Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part #RP83002 will work just fine…

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Answer 2

Most sidewinders are about 12 inches wide and you also have the wedge to immobilize the connection at the hitch, so I recommend the Reese Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10" Diameter #RP83002 if you are simply wanting a slightly…

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Answer 3

You are on the right track with your thinking and doing exactly what I would do if I were you. You can swap out the slider base of your Companion for GM rail kit to the fixed base part #BWRVB3710 and in the rearmost head position you'd have…

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 5

Hey Micah! Pacbrake has actually been around for a long time, more than 60 years. We have had customers ask for these air bags in the past, and we've seen them on vehicles coming in. Until now, Firestone has been the go to since their quality is…

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Answer 6

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 7

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 8

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Answer 9

Hey Mark, we have the RetraxPRO MX part #RT80485 that is a confirmed fit for your 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 long bed. The fit of this is not based on the OEM puck kit as that would not affect anything related to the cover. Are you wanting to cover a fifth…

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Lube Plate Recommended for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch

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