What's the Difference Between the B&W Companion RVK3550 and BWRVK3500-5W?
Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 09/13/2025
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What is the difference between the RVK3550 and the BWRVK3500?
asked by: Doug A
Expert Reply:
Hey Doug. The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # BW52AR attaches to industry standard 5th wheel rails that mount in the bed of truck.
The B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter item # BWRVK3500 mounts directly to the square receiver of a B&W gooseneck trailer hitch.
Both of these hitches have a 20,000 lbs capacity.
What year, make, model, and truck do you have and do you have 5th wheel rails installed already, a gooseneck hitch, or the factory puck system? You can add this information and any other questions you have where it says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Jerred H.
9/29/2025
Hey Doug, did you have a chance to figure out which hitch setup works best for your truck? I'm asking because your experience could help others in a similar situation.