Choosing A Fifth Wheel King Pin Video

There should be a sticker or plate on the pin box itself that lists the manufacturer and model of the pin box. If it is not present then there are some measurements you can take to determine the model of the pin box. I have included a link that…

Hey Tom, congrats on the new 5th wheel trailer and thank you so much for all of the information! I recommend the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box item #GY68GR. The Gen-Y has a rubber torsion spring design that helps absorb both downward…

The A series of Curt 5th wheel trailer hitches, such as #C16120, is the newest version and is replacing the Q series. The A series jaws overlap whereas the Q series butt up against each other more than overlap. And the bearing and shaft that the head…

While a great hitch, the B&W hitch part #BWRVK3600 does not fit your factory puck system because it is designed for Rams. Instead, the B&W Companion hitch part #BWRVK3300 is what you need to fit your F-350. However, it only has a maximum…

There are several 5th wheel trailer hitches that will fit the factory pucks in a 2011 Ford F-250 long bed. One of the most popular is B&W Companion #BWRVK3300. This hitch is rated for 20,000 pounds gross trailer weight and is made in the USA.…

The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16046 is a great 5th wheel hitch but I believe it pales in comparison to the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch part #BWRVK3600. There are a few reason I feel this way. The first is that the A25 actually…

You are correct the B&W Companion does weigh more then the Curt A25 at 42 lbs. Here are the break downs below of the individual weights. I recommend the B&W Companion over the Curt for reliability and it is made in America. I have linked a…

When installing the pivot arms on your B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000lbs Item #BWRVK3600 you'll want to ensure that you have 6" of clearance between the bed rails and the nose of your…

The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16046 and the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16049 are both a confirmed fit for your 2017 Ram 3500. The Curt A25 hitch is the newer version of the Curt Q25 hitch which features a stronger head unit…

I do have an option for you but continually raising the trailer is not a good idea if you are already level as the more nose high you are, the worse the trailer will pull. That said, we do recommend between 4-6" of clearance from the trailer to…

For your 2021 Ram 3500 with the OEM rail kit the high capacity fifth wheel hitch I recommend is the Reese M5 part #RP37FR that has the 27k capacity. I have a buddy who went from the Companion hitch to this and he said this hitch was much smoother and…

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…