Will A B&W Companion Allow For Enough Room For An In-Bed Toolbox
Updated 06/30/2025 | Published 10/23/2023
Question:
What is the distance from the front of the hitch pad legs to the center of the shank that goes into the turnoverball socket? Wanting to see if i could put this hitch in my truck with my toolbox i have.
asked by: Jared M
Helpful Expert Reply:
I measured the ends of the base to the center of the post on the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W and drew up a little diagram showing the dimensions. From the back side of the base to the center of the post is approximately 15" and from the front to the center of the post is approximately 21".
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed 5th Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-1/4 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
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Jared M.
6/26/2025
This appears to be in position 2 what are the measurements if the post is in position 1 (the position that moves the hitch farther back in the bed) my trucks gooseneck hole is in front of the axel, b&w recommends placing the post in the position that moves the hitch farther back