B&W Companion Hitch Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ก.ค. 2024
- Picking the best hitch to tow your 5th wheel is extremely important. For us, there is only one hitch that we put our trust in and that is the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch. B&W has been making amazing hitches for years. They are an American company that is truly made in America. The companion hitch comes in different formats for different vehicles they also have slider hitches for those that need a little more clearance.
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I bought my first B&W Companion 25K fifth wheel hitch for my 2012 F-350 Dually this summer and it was like night and day difference from our other hitch. I love this B&W hitch! It’s simple but it provides so much peace of mind knowing you’re kingpin is securely locked into place. Absolutely worth the money! I recommend a B&W to anyone who tows a fifth wheel.
Jd Baugh I agree with you completely. Thanks for watching.
just installed a B&W 25k Companion in our new to us 2017 RAM 3500 Dually. Previous set up was a Reese 20k in a 2008 F350 Dually. We've used that hitch since 2006. Looking forward to trying out the B&W. Best part is it's made in the USA!!!
Thanks for watching. I am sure you will love it.
Just bought a single point Companion. Took it on a test run. Love it already.
Glad you like it. Thanks for watching.
B&W companion is the best, have it on my Ram dually 💪😎
We just bought a new one for the new truck and in our opinion it is the best option. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
@@JauntJunkies 😎 and get a good workout moving it around! Hits all points
I bought the F450 with the puck system and the Ford hitch, and it’s been a nightmare. Ordered my first B&W hitch for the momentum 395ms hoping it’s a big change. I do notice most people at the RV parks seem to have them. Thanks for the video.
We have not had any problems in 10 years of using B&W hitches. Congrats on the new 450 and 395. Sounds like an amazing setup.
Thanks for watching
I have a shortbed Ram 3500. Been looking at the B&W manual slider hitch. Only thing keeping me from buying it is the weight. I do have an engine hoist I can remove it with. My old truck I had the pullrite superglide which was great but noisy. Especially as it aged. Both the pullrite superglide and the B&W manual slider weigh nearly the same. Thanks for your review and any input would be welcome.
I should say my new truck does have the OEM pucks installed.
Mike29 I have heard the slider is heavy. An engine lift should work to lift.
nice explanation.
Thanks for watching
Very informative! Considering this hitch for our new Ford with the puck system. Is it difficult to get the height adjusted right for your camper? By the way - love those mountains in the background! Beautiful.
Thanks for watching. Adjusting height was fairly easy.
Always used Reese but it was time for a new hitch. I went to my dealer and they recommended the BW Patriot. After a couple weeks wait I got a brand new Patriot 18k and I’m excited to see how it’s gonna preform against my Reese.
Let me know how you like it in comparison. I have used older Reese and curts and I liked the B&W better. Thanks for watching.
@@JauntJunkies just used it for the first time to relocate mine about 100 feet but it was like day and night from my old Reese no noise and smoothly operation
Great video! I'm conflicted about getting this hitch. I really like that it only takes one person to remove, which I'll be doing often. However, like you I have an F350 with the short box, so concerned I may need a slider. I have some people tell me I'd be crazy not to use a slider. I plan on buying a Chaparral which advertises they are designed with short boxes in mind. Looking at various forums about 60% of the people in the same situation say it's not a problem with the short box and no slider. However, these could be the same people who say they have no problems towing a 15k rig with their 250/2500. Have you had any issues getting into tight spots? Have you had a situation where you wished you had a slider hitch?
Actually just watched your other video about pulling with a short bed. Very helpful!
Thanks for watching. I hate to say one way or another if you will be good or not. If you could hook on and check before buying that would be best.
Thanks for the information and we have learned a lot from your video's. Like lowering our ford superduty 2" . We noticed that there was lots of distance between your bed and the 5th wheel. What is the make and model of your 5th wheel . And when the 5th wheel is not hooked up to the truck and its level what is the measurement from the overhang to the ground . I can't find a rig that's even close to 66" and that's what I have been hoping to find.
Terry Moline it is a 2008 Carriage Domani. I just went out and measured and I am at 64”. Thanks for watching. Glad we can help in anyway.
Thanks for the information and that's what we have found measuring different 5th wheels. You rig looks great like new and the distance between your bed is ausome. We found a few that were not that high but I was looking at buying (lippert correct track axle alignment system) it raises up the rig 2" and if your not over 12' 4" now you can add the system and not be over 12" 6" total legal high allowed. There is a video on Utube (how to align your trailer axles feb. 16 2019 using that system the cost of the kit is around 275.00 . we think it's a great idea if it works out with the total height. The perfect distance we are shooting for is 66" on the overhang . Airbags are also on our wish list so we can put the truck back to the perfect height when hooked up . God Bless
Terry Moline sounds like a good plan. Just ordered airbags should be coming Friday.
Where did u get the white spacer plate
Edi Box I think etrailer has them. That one was given to me by my father in law.
Will this hitch work with any truck with a puck system, or do I need to get a specific one to fit my truck, I have a GMC Sierra 3500 dually.
You need the specific one for your truck.
Thank u.
this is for anyone that knows 100%. i
is this a short bed or long bed sry if you told us looks like a short bedat the end.... do they make the puck system for short beds?....how is it on tight turns?
Thanks for watching. It is a short bed or what some call a standard bed. 6.5’. Here is a video showing how it does turning.
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@@JauntJunkies thanks for all the info/help not sure if you are but you should be a sales rep lol
Does this fit on every 3500 truck?
Each brand has a different puck system. If your truck doesn’t have a puck system you can have the standard b&W turnover ball system and B&W makes a companion hitch that works with that. Thanks for watching.
Looks like you have a short bed but not using a slider hitch?
Thanks for watching. No slider hitch needed with our Ram, Ford or new Chevy. Check out our towing with short bed video for more explanation.
Is your truck bed full sized or 6’6?
I think it is 6.75 but yeah short bed.
You need grease on your 5th wheel hitch
Thanks for watching. We use a spray lubricant.