Can B&W Companion Be Adapted To Work With Recessed "Non B&W" Gooseneck Ball?
Updated 04/04/2025 | Published 04/02/2025
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2016 Chevy 3500 HD dually w Bradford Steel flatbed. Just removed OEM bed and installed flatbed. Been using BandW Companion which will not work w a fixed not a turnover ball ball. Does BandW sell an adapter which will allow use of the Companion?Recessed bed dimensions 13x16 where ball is located. Options?
asked by: Charlie Q
Expert Reply:
Hello Charlie, thanks for reaching out. Sadly, there is no adapter that will allow your B&W Companion hitch to work with a recessed gooseneck ball. If you need to hook up a 5th wheel to your flatbed with a fixed gooseneck ball, the only option would be to use the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter for Recessed Ball # DM8550046. This attaches directly to the ball and gives you a 21K rated 5th wheel hitch. Just keep in mind the top of your gooseneck ball must be at 13/16" or closer to the top of the truck bed in order to use this hitch.
Feel free to reach out with any other questions or comments and I am happy to get back to you.
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B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Flatbed Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to 5th Wheel Trailer
- No Extra Clearance
- 25000 lbs
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Not Shock Absorbing
- B and W
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Charlie Q.
4/4/2025
Thank you, Jesse. Your reply supports all my research. The solution you proposed is the exact hitch I was considering. Thank you for the reply. I will be submandibular order for the Demco.