Question About 5th Wheel Hitches

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I have a question about fifth wheel hitches.

asked by: Robert K

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Hi Robert; are you looking for more information on the B&W Companion # BWRVK3600 you were looking at? This is designed to fit your 2026 Ram 3500 assuming you have the 8' bed and the factory puck system. Feel free to add your question/questions in the comments below.

expert reply by: Robin H

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B&W Companion in Ram 3500
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Robert K.

1/14/2026

So the question I have is does this hitch work for any fifth wheel and if not how do you determine what would work. Do all fifth wheel have the same height under the hitch.

Robin H.

1/14/2026

@RobertK the Companion # BWRVK3600 will work with any 5th wheel out there. This height on this particular hitch is adjustable, and if you need additional clearance the pin box can be adjusted as well. There is no way to know what settings you will need for any given 5th wheel, there are so many out there and they're all different, but I guarantee you can make this hitch work with all of them.

Robert

1/14/2026

@RobinH ok great. Thanks for the advice. I am going to purchase this hitch.

Robin H.

1/15/2026

@Robert you're welcome, happy to help!

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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