B&W Replacement Heads and Bases for the Companion and Patriot 5th Wheel Hitches

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Will a RVB3200 head fit the companion base

asked by: Ben

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I have a solution but the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # BWRVK3200 head will not fit the Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram item # BWRVB3600. The Companion head replacement is item # BWRVC3006. The Replacement Base for the Patriot is item # BWRVB3200.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The spacing for the pucks on the Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram #BWRVB3600 is 39-1/8" L x 30-1/2" W from center to center of the pucks so you could expect and overall length of approximately…

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Answer 2

Yes, the B&W Companion hitches all use the same head so you can move it to a base that will fit the new Ram trucks with the factory prep package. The base you will need is #BWRVB3600. I have linked a video review of the base for you.

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…

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Answer 7

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 8

Thank you for the photo of your 2016 Ram 3500's bed rail which sits 59-inches above ground. You are correct that the recommended minimum clearance between a bed rail and the underside of the trailer's overhang is 5 to 6-inches, as shown in…

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Answer 9

As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 #C16130 and the Curt A20 #C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it…

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Answer 10

Hi Bob; is your Patriot the slider #BWRVK3270 you looked at or the fixed #BWRVK3255? I know you said fixed mount hitch but since you looked at the slider I want to be sure. If it is the fixed hitch you can use the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel…

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Answer 11

Hey Tom, if you're not entirely married to the B&W the Pullrite SuperGlide 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Factory Prep Package #PUL73RR is just as good and can get to you before the end of the month. This hitch also has a 20k capacity,…

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Answer 12

Hey Tim, The adapter rails for GM's towing prep package that your SuperGlide #PUL63RR will mount to are under part #PUL69RR (4452).

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