What Is the Weight Difference Between the Replacement Bases for B&W Companion Hitch

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What is the weight difference between the BWT RVB 3710 AND 3715?

asked by: D B

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Hey D, it looks like the weight difference between the Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC # BWRVB3715 and # BWRVB3710 is 3 1/2 lbs, with # BWRVB3710 being the lighter of the two.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

Hello Russell, good question. We typically recommend the slider for any bed shorter than 8', but it may not be necessary. It really just comes down to your specific truck and trailer combination. With some campers the nose is rounded which helps…

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The Reese Elite Series under bed puck system, part #RP87FR is compatible with your 2017 Ford F250. The puck spacing is identical to hat of the Ford OEM system, so you'd be able to use any puck mounted hitch designed for the Ford OEM tow/prep…

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Hey Larry, thanks for reaching out! The puck locations for a 2021 Ram truck will be different than a 2025 Chevy 2500 so we need to either swap out the base or get you a whole new Companion. To replace the base that fits with your Chevy puck system…

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The difference between the two is the weight capacity. The part #BWRVB3710 is rated 20,000 lbs and the part #BWRVB3715 is rated for 25k capacity.

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The Replacement Base for the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item #BWRVB3715 does fit the 2023 GM factory puck system. This base fits the GM factory puck systems in all 2020-2023 Sierra and Silverado 2500 and 3500's. This…

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Yes, the Blaylock EZ Jack and Wheel Chock part #EZ-JACK can be used on a triple axle trailer like you have but you would need to turn the curve up, opposite the wheel, and drive up on the jack and you will be able to change the tires. Otherwise the…

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Answer 7

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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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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Answer 10

Hey Tom, congrats on the new truck! Typically when we hear that someone has the OEM tow prep package they mean the puck system. This is going to be five circular holes built into the bed of your Ram truck and is by far the best way to attach a 5th…

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Answer 11

We have lift kits for trailer that easily add 2 inches to the height of the trailer. For that you'd want the part #RR23QX and you'd be set. I attached a picture that shows how it installs to give you an idea. This would be the easiest…

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Answer 12

Since we don't carry the PullRite line I can't really speak to their quality but from what I can see from there website their 2900 model is fairly similar to the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider #DM89GV. Both hitches offer 14"…

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