Description
Since it was founded more than 20 years ago, B&W has been committed to making it possible for truck owners to use their vehicles every day regardless of the need for towing. Traditionally, the 5th Wheel Hitch uses the in-bed rail system to attach the hitch to the frame.
The rails are both cumbersome and not particularly flexible, though, so this wasn't an ideal solution. The Companion from B&W is an accessory that allows truck owners to use the Turnover Ball hitch as the mounting system, eliminating the frustration of traditional 5th wheel hitches and the rail system. As a result, no additional holes beyond the 4" round are required and there is no drilling.
When ordering the Companion, you'll receive two boxes - the base and the coupler for the system. Two upright arms will need to be attached with 8 bolts for the Companion with one post attached with two U-bolts. This process takes only 10 minutes from opening the boxes to completion of the installation.
The Turnover Ball system is an underbed mounted solution to the ball system that doesn't require welding, drilling, or bed removal and can be installed in less than an hour. The Companions requires this system, for which there is a compatible option for nearly every major truck make and model.
Below you'll find comprehensive Companion Application Charts for the companion system and the most popular truck models for which it is designed. If you don't see the type you need, we probably have it in stock or can acquire it. Contact us to learn more about what is available or to speak with one of our customer service professionals and learn more about how to purchase and install the right Companion 5th Wheel Hitch from B&W for your truck.
B&W Companion 5th wheel hitch adapter part # RVK3500 is considered by most experts to be the best 5th wheel hitch money can buy. We are surprised at the number of customers that buy the B&W Turnover Ball gooseneck hitch that don't even own a gooseneck trailer and are only ordering so they can use this 5th wheel adapter. To install it simply pull the lever to release the gooseneck ball, slide in the attachment post included with the kit, set the base over the shank, and tighten one bolt / two U bolts. The entire process takes less than 10 minutes and is just as easy to remove.
- Made in the USA
- No cutting, welding, or drilling required
- Completely removes leaving nothing inside bed
- 20,000 GTW / 5,000 VTW load rating
- Complete Kit (ships in two boxes)