Tools Required For Installation of B&W Companion Slider 5TH Wheel Hitch

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What size socket is required for the BandW Companion Slider hitch?

asked by: Don I

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The B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # BWRVK3400 requires a 3/4" socket, 7/16" and 9/16" socket for installation. You will also need a 7/32" Allen wrench for the handle screws and a Powerbuilt Digital Torque Adapter - 1/2" Drive # ALL940962 or torque wrench capable of 110 ft-lbs of torque.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

For your B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #BWRVK3400-5W you can use a general all-purpose grease to lubricate it, the LubriMatic Multi-Purpose Lithium Grease #L11316.

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Answer 2

For the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" #C12172, there really isn't a solution other than to use a torque wrench. Without torqing the necessary bolts to the manufacturer specs, you void the warranty and can have…

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Answer 3

Hey Mike welcome back! 5" of clearance will be just fine so long as you're not off-roading. They recommend having 4" - 6" of clearance so if going up to the next set of holes gets you to level and you still have 5" clearance…

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When adjusting the height of a pin box such as #LC1191191 it is important to support the pin box when removing the bolts. I recommend 2 or 3 buddies to give you a hand and make sure no one is beneath the pin box while raising or lowering it. With the…

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Answer 5

The correct height for your hitch really depends on your fifth wheel trailer and truck setup. Basically you want your trailer to sit as level as possible so you will need to pick the correct height adjustment of the #16516 based on what will give you…

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When installing your new B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3300 the only lubrication required is a light application of standard automotive chassis grease like #L11316 on the hitch jaws and the top surface of the hitch head; alternatively you…

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Answer 7

Hey KO365! The B&W Trailer Hitch Receiver #BW32PR will fit your 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Premium. We have only seen the vibration/contact with the muffler on the Wilderness models so that won't be an issue. Also yes, you will be able to use your…

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Answer 8

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 9

Hey Gevin, I looked up the install instructions for the B and W hitch RH660118BW #BW32PR and found that the torque spec for all of the bolts is 100 ft lbs.

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Answer 10

I spoke with my contact at B&W and he said that your case is rare but they have seen this happen before. When you are able to pull the handle on your gooseneck hitch back but you can't rotate it what is happening is that the there is a spring…

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Answer 11

Normally the pin pulls right out easily. What you can do is try spraying lube like WD40 down into the hitch tube to see if you can get it let go. What could also be happening is that the base is binding up in the hitch tube. It may not be an ideal…

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Answer 12

I am a big advocate of preventative maintenance, a little bit of maintenance can save a lot of time and frustration down the road. So I recommend lubricating the hitch well and making sure that you are in line with the trailer on level ground so…

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