Can you Hook Up a 5th Wheel Trailer to a B&W Companion Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch in the Rear Position
Updated 08/01/2023 | Published 07/31/2023
Question:
can i hook up my 5th wheel to my companion slider in the rear position?
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
While in theory you can hook up your 5th wheel with a Companion slider like the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3775 in the rear position because it does lock out in the rear position, it would not be a good idea.
That is not how the Companion Sliders were designed or tested to be used and would most likely cause unwanted movement while trying to hook up or the slider may try to move forward with the force of the 5th wheel hooking up.
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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