B&W Companion: Unboxing and installation of 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2021
- My father-in-law helps my wife and me unbox and install our new B&W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch in our F350 Super Duty 6’ 3/4” bed.
NOTE:
We mistakenly put the top on first without the spring. So you’ll see the spring being installed and then, in the next clip when the top goes on, the spring is gone (because that’s when we put the top on the first time). We then had to take the top off to install the spring. So, don’t make the mistake we made. Put the spring on BEFORE putting the top on. - กีฬา
Great hitch. I’ve been running it for 5 years now and zero issues.
Greetings, I watched your video to see how the install went, as I just bought a new to me (used) 2016 F250 and ordered the B&W OEM like you all have. I received mine and opened the boxes and while you can do the install like you guys did I have a STRONG recommendation for others if you come across this instructional video. DO NOT install the base into the truck prior to completing the assembly of the base (attaching the pivot arms.) You are restricting your already limited access to attaching the pivot arms to the threaded blocks and bolt plate. You can do this assembly including tightening the bolts to torque spec while NOT attached to the truck. Also I'm not sure about your torque setting - the instructions for mine indicated 110 lbs of torque not 80. Being off the truck allows you clear access to the bottom and makes installing the pivot arms much simpler. Additionally I'm pretty sure you were using general purpose grease but the installation instructions SPECIFICALLY state to lubricate the polyurethane bushings on top of the pivot arms with lithium grease. Ok I'm done nit-picking your video. I hope someone will find this useful in the future.
Thank you, Don.
I noticed this also. Assemble before setting in truck.
I did all the assembly in the back of the truck and had no clearance or access issues at all.
@@ZonaJim That's fantastic! It's a great hitch isn't it? I've put about 8000 miles on mine and it's rock solid!
@@dongivens5356 We should be getting our '24 Grand Design Solitude in about 7-10 days. Can't wait to try it out.
AWESOME video. Great work Dad! TYVM for the video and info.
Great job 💪🏽Dad knows his stuff
I'm watching this, my wife walks by and says how cute matching trucks.
Great job on the video! Looks like you have a wonderful helping family as well. One thing to note is the torque for the pivot arm bolts should be 110 instead of 80 ft lbs. Thanks for posting and ignore the tool haters in the comments! Your Dad’s snap-on torque wrench costs more than their whole harbor freight tool set.
Great video!
Excellent video thanks for sharing it.
Thanks for all your help!
That looks really well engineered - I don't think I've ever seen one in the UK though.
Looking awesome
Thanks, Edgar!
Nice install video! We're considering this hitch for our new F350
It’s been great for us!
Bolting those risers are the hardest part. Just holding that female bracket up there!
Interessante e bem simples a instalação da 5 roda ...
Little bit of lubricant on the rubber... that is a great tip!
Man be lucky feel lucky You've got a good loving father-in-law who'll work right alongside with you. Mature and understands that his job as father-in-law is to see you as son and to help you be successful in taking care of yourself his daughter and your family. You would think this is obvious but you be surprised how scared the immature some much older men can be that all of a sudden they're not going to be the king of their little girls world they'd rather just sabotage their husband of years everyday trying to trip up somebody who can't be tripped up not your problem but trust me you guys got a good relationship from what I can tell man You're lucky
I am very lucky to have him in my life! Thank you for the comment.
Watching this was like watching paint dry
😂 Thanks for watching
I think they did a phenomenal job. You could always fast forward or better yet go to another video if you don’t like it.
En Venezuela le decimos quinta rueda, es muy seguro!!
i have heard of that truck stop story for over 40 years of driving a rig. and never seen or know of it happening to anyone. but always check before moving does not hurt.
good video. just need to dump the snap washers and replace with better flat washers. and use loctight on the threads (but not on nylon nuts).
As a truck driver, I have actually seen people release the 5th wheel on semis and many dropped trailers. It does happen more often than people realize
Man, that’s brutal. People are crazy.
Great video, thank you. Do you have a link to that fancy hitch cover?
Very nice setup I had the same hitch but the one for my 2018 3500 ram is wider and a little heavier so I got rid of it and went with another one.
Thanks, George. Our first trip with it was 4,100 miles and it worked great!
@@familyelements4805 Yes, I have to admit those are some of the most solid hitches that I have ever deal with, and you should get a lot of years out of it.
I have a question, what types of trucks have the holes for the hitch?
Makes me glad I have an Anderson hitch
Junk
@@passin-thru nope
Ok. Being an rv transporter the Anderson is junk in our line of work. Doesn’t hold up.
@@passin-thru I can't speak for the aluminum Anderson's mine is steel and I've had it for 3 years and it's work just fine it's easier to Hitch and unhitch and never had a problem with it
Glad to hear it. Sorry, should have kept my mouth shut.
B&W is the only hitch manufacturer I will use, across the board.
Question: Does one absolutely need a slide hitch with short- bed trucks (6.75)? I have a PullRite Superglide and want to swap for a B&W hitch.
Future thanks,
Ralph
Unless something is different I just got the same hitch and the bolts are supposed to be torqued at 110lbs
In my search for a 5th wheel receiver, I'm noticing that they are made specific for certain trucks. My question then is if you use top mounted bed rails that are universal, then isn't it a moot point?
no need to add grease to the top of the angle brackets, but do add a litle bit to the shoe.
Very helpful video. Any idea if this hitch allows enough room for a standard size sidewall mount tool box in a 6'-9" bed? Thanks
Good question. I have the retrax tonneau cover that rolls into the front of the bed, but I don’t know about the side tool boxes.
Will this fit a 2011 ford f350 factory puck system? Thank you
Why didn't you get the slider version with the short bed?
That rockstar is sweet, need to look into that! Where’d you find the hitch cover?
Man, I don’t remember. I think I googled black on black ford hitch cover.
whats the link for the cover? thanks side note, i drill my pin hole just a tad larger and use a small padlock so the "truck stop" story will NEVER happen.....
Nice video. The instructions got me a little worried. Do you think it’s ok to set up the hitch behind the rear axel? It’s an option B&J offers but I’m not sure. Also, that cover, did it come with the hitch? I might’ve throw it away if it did
At the 20:00 mark you add that small spring. A minute later it's not mounted. Did you remove it?
Yessir, we made the mistake of putting the top on first and had to remove it to install the spring, so I edited the spring installation to be before the top going on.
What is the model number for this hitch?
Would you angle it forward in a long bed to shift the center of gravity forward a bit with clearance not being a concern?
Yes
wht do you do for safty chains
Great video, but most definitely these guys do not use the right tools for the task
Old school fella 😀😀😄 only in the beginning of the video
If Stan & Ollie had stood or sat on the frame would the twists locks have locked without adjustment.
I always enjoy watching people with very expensive vehicles and a $10 dollar tool kit.
I, had to install a 5th wheel in the bed of my C-30 Chevy Duelly trk
some welding was involved to the frame.
How tall is that thing fully extended? I want a cover, but need to make sure the cover will slide over the hitch. Thanks
It comes with a cover, but since I put the tonneau cover on, I just slide it shut after I unhitch!
Much easier to instal arms off the truck with the hitch base upside down, especially when torquing to 110 ft pounds.
NO SH*T! I was wondering if those 3 stooges ever realized that. I went with Anderson. Snap in Snap out
it doesnt look very secure where it mounts in the truck bed, i have an old hijacker with rails that bolt to the floor of the truck bed, then the fifth wheel slides in and is secured by four heavy duty pins, and you can slide it back a few inches if needed
you should put a light coating of grease on the plate too
Buy a lube disc and grease is not need on the fifthwheel plate
are you running the factory ford puck system? i believe it is reese?
Ford
Great video but where’s the spring you hammered on on the video then next clip is not there and you installed it on wrong side is on the one on the back facing back
Yeah, we put the top on first without the spring, then had to take it off, install the spring and put the spring back on! So, don’t make the mistake we made. Put the spring on BEFORE putting the top on.
Cotter pin. Not cotter key.
Make sure the grease is rubber safe or it will eat away at it
Absolutely 💯. Looks like he used the same red petroleum grease that he used everywhere else. Not usually compatible with rubber.
Directions specify white lithium grease. Safe for the poly
need differant pins on the castle nuts
most mistakes that some do is just bolt the 5th wheel to the bed then they RIP the bed off of the trk
It’s easier to install the arms upside down.
#editing
He is not putting a hitch on my truck
Why is it better to go with a 5th wheel hitch rather than a ball joint?!
As I understand it, a 5th wheel is more stable if you’re only going to be pulling that kind of trailer. Ball joint is more versatile and can pull more weight.
What a swizz! I was waiting to see 👀how you connected the brakes and electrical, otherwise informative.
The electrical is plug and play on these!
easiest install no drilling needed
Only for American People 😶
Man, the Ford system is a lot smaller footprint than the Ram model! Probably weighs less too…
Comes in and out pretty easily. Haven’t seen the Ram model.
That's because Ram can haul more.
@@marioreyes9509 When it's not broke down and in the shop
every 5th wheel is different
I think pops needs to slow down, It didn't look like rocket science, But I think I would have that checked by a professional ! imho
We logged 4,000 miles right after installing…so far so good! 🤞🤞🤞
have what checked? It doesn't take a rocket scientist to put one of these in. really is as simple as this video shows. Even you could do it without the need to for a professional mechanic.
Why nt just let t younger ones install. No nervous hands😬
Unzureichendes Werkzeug, keine Ahnung und das Lesen einer Bedienungsanleitung ist wohl unnötig !
Ein Sicherungsstift hat nur eine Aufgabe, die Kronenmutter zu sichern, damit sie sich nicht aufdrehen kann.
Bei mir in der Werkstatt würdet ihr nichtmal einen Besen anfassen dürfen !