How Much Does the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Weigh?

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What is the overall weight of this hitch? Can it be installed by one person, or is it too heavy?

asked by: Luke C

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The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch item # BWRVK3715 weighs 156 lbs. The head can come off to make it a little bit lighter but you'll probably want some help getting it in and out of the bed. The Companion 5th wheel hitch has a 25,000 lbs capacity and fits in the GM puck systems from 2020 to present.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Right now, the individual 1/2" x 2" bolts, cap screws, and split washers, for the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter #BWRVK3500 are only available as a kit with the replacement base #BWRVBK3500.

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Answer 2

For your companion hitch the replacement pivot arms are now only available with the base which for your model 3000 is #BWRVB3500. I'm not sure what u-bolts you are referring to, so I assume it is the chains and that is part #BW1900-2-1600. If you…

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This B&W companion hitch #BWRVK3670 is one of the most well built 5th wheel hitches on the market and weighs in just shy of 300 lbs. One good thing is that the head is easily detachable from the base. The head weighs 70 lbs and the base is about…

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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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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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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 7

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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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 9

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 10

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 11

Hey Douglas! The correct Gen-Y gooseneck pin box for your 2022 Forest River Cardinal Red is the #GY33GR. This fits the Rhino bolt pattern and is rated for trailers with a GVWR of 7,275-16,360 lbs. You will also need safety chains #GY49GR to complete…

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Answer 12

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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