Can I Gain Cab Clearance By Changing the Pivot Arm Offset on BWRVK3300

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I have a 2021 Ford F350, 6-3/4 bed with factory puck system. Looking at the RVK3300 Ive seen an offset mentioned by mounting the pivot arms in different positions. Ive read conflicting statements that the 1inch offset is in front of the axle and the 1inch offset is rear of the axle but the 3inch offset is in front of the axle, which is correct? My second question is if the base is turned around wouldnt that create a 1inch or 3inch offset to the rear of the axle? The base appears to be symmetrical so I would think it should fit either way. Thank you

asked by: Steve

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On the B&W Companion RVK3300, both pivot arm positions actually place the king pin in front of the rear axle, about 1 inch or 3 inches forward, depending on which holes you use. That design is intentional B&W keeps the pivot point forward of the axle to improve weight balance and stability while towing.

The base can look symmetrical, but it’s only meant to face one direction flipping it around won’t safely move the king pin rearward. The pivot arms would end up angled the wrong way, so the head wouldn’t line up properly with the trailer’s king pin.

If your main goal is to gain cab-to-trailer clearance, then a slider hitch is really what you need. Something like the B&W Companion Slider (part # RVK3370) lets you slide the hitch rearward so you’ll have the extra room you’re looking for when making tight turns without worrying about the trailer corner coming too close to the cab.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Heather A.

11/13/2025

Hey, how did things turn out with the B&W Companion on your F350 after learning about the pivot arm offsets? Your experience could help others trying to figure out the same setup and clearance concerns.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hey Paul, we have great hitch solutions for the OEM pucks of your 2024 Ford F-350 short bed but whether or not you need a slider hitch is going to be based on the design of the trailer you plan to tow. Normally with a short bed truck you need a…

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Answer 4

Congrats on all your new toys! I do not think a Curt 5th wheel hitch, like item #C16120, is the best for your set up. You would need to purchase an adapter rail item #C88KR to use this hitch with your puck system. This adds weight, cost, and…

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Answer 5

Generally speaking, the lube plate will need to cover the skid plate on the 5th wheel hitch. There are some pin boxes out there that will recommend a specific lube plate but most of the times this classification will be from the 5th wheel hitch…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

Hi there Steve! Great question the B&W Companion hitches are beefy and solid so it’s smart to know the weight before you start lifting. The part #BWRVK3300, which fits the Ford OEM puck system, weighs around 153 lbs, while the part #BWRVK3305, ,…

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Can I Gain Cab Clearance By Changing the Pivot Arm Offset on BWRVK3300

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