Does the 25K B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Have Any Front to Back Adjustment

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does the companion 25000 lbs have front to back adjustment

asked by: Peter

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The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3715 does have 2" of front to back adjustment. You would attach the pivot arms to the base in the desired position fore or aft.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

To add a 5th wheel hitch to your long bed 2024 GMC Sierra 2500, I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch item #BWRVK3710 for a 20,000 lbs capacity or item #BWRVK3715 for a 25,000 lbs capacity. These 5th wheel hitches will mount directly…

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Answer 2

You can use a pad lock ran through the levers of the hitch instead of the snapper pin to lock the lever in the locked position. The lock that will work is the Master Lock Padlock #ML4140LH for a single lock. You'd only need to lock one of the…

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Answer 3

The B and W Companion hitch part #BWRVK3715 that you are wanting which is a fit for the OEM rail kit of your 2021 GMC Sierra 2500HD is a really great option. In the center position the jaw center would be right above the gooseneck hitch ball hole.…

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Answer 4

Yes, we do have a set of air bags for your 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 with the factory towing prep package. They are the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500XL Air Helper Springs item #AL57541. These air bags have a 7,500 lbs capacity to keep the rear end of your…

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Answer 5

In some cases, it is possible that you can tow a fifth wheel trailer using a fixed hitch on a short bed 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 without cab clearance issues but this largely comes down to the trailer so it's best to measure beforehand. If you need…

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Answer 6

There isn't really a generic right placement to start with because it will be determined by your particular truck and trailer combination. I can give you some ides, but at the end of the day it will involve a little trial and error on your part…

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Answer 7

When installing the pivot arms on your B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000lbs Item #BWRVK3600 you'll want to ensure that you have 6" of clearance between the bed rails and the nose of your…

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Answer 8

If you have the OEM factory pucks in your 2012 Ford F-350, the B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs #BWRVK3300 will put the king pin of your trailer just slightly in front of your axle but the…

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Answer 9

Kenny, those bolts for the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3500-5W should be torqued to 40 ft. lbs. Also, the pivot arms would need to be torqued to 80 ft. lbs, the draw down bolt should be tighten to 60 ft.lbs and the arms should be…

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Answer 10

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 11

For most 5th wheel trailers it is going to be recommend to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch when your truck has a short bed. With your 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 having a short bed using a sliding hitch like the B&W #BWRVK3775 will allow you to…

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Answer 12

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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