Description The dual jaw on this sturdy 5th-wheel hitch provides excellent jaw-to-king-pin contact. Wide-stance base offers fore/aft and height adjustments. Hitch removes easily for full bed access. Features: 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer Rail-free design allows for full access to truck bed when hitch is removed 1″ Thick dual jaws provide 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact Less rattle and more security than slide-bar jaws Cam-action latching handle helps prevent binding Simple to release, even on unlevel terrain Lockable to secure trailer to hitch – padlock sold separately Fully articulating head eases hookup and helps to limit chucking Pivots front-to-back and side-to-side Improved cab clearance achieved with 4″ of front-to-back adjustment Attach pivot arms to base in desired position fore or aft 3 Height settings to fit your application Quiet, rattle-free ride with polyurethane bushings Wide-stance base offers strength and stability Plastic footpads attach to hitch base and fill truck bed corrugation to create a better fit 2-Piece design for simple setup and removal Hitch base installs in truck bed Hitch head secures to base Gray powder coated steel is corrosion resistant Custom B&W underbed mounting kit (sold separately) required for installation Made in the USA Specs: Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs Vertical load limit: 5,000 lbs Hitch height: 16-1/4″ – 18-1/4″ Limited lifetime warranty Note: This fifth-wheel trailer hitch is not compatible with Sidewinder or Revolution king pins. Do not use any device that changes the pivot point of your trailer’s king pin with this hitch. Simple Removal for Full Bed Access With the Companion from B&W, you get a heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch that mounts in your truck bed by connecting directly to a custom underbed mounting kit (sold separately) with the included components. No modifications are required to your truck or trailer. And no additional parts are required for the system to work. When you’re done towing, the entire hitch can be removed for complete bed access. Quiet, Secure Ride The 1″ thick jaw on the Companion is precision machined to provide a tight, sturdy connection. And unlike slide-bar models, the rounded 2-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping around your trailer’s king pin, resulting in easier hookup and a safer, quieter ride. In addition to the sturdy jaw, the Companion has durable polyurethane bushings built in to provide a smoother, more comfortable towing experience. These bushings sit on top of the pivot arms that support the fifth-wheel head. Because the head is resting on a padded area, it is able to pivot without clanking. The ability of the head to pivot – both front to back and side to side – along with the trailer also helps to limit the chucking that may occur with a more static hitch. Non-Binding Latch Handle The dual jaw on the Companion is operated by a simple-to-use cam-action handle. This handle allows you to quickly and easily release the jaws on the hitch, even if you are on uneven terrain. If any binding does occur between your truck and trailer, the jaws may remain closed after you move the handle to the open position. But because the handle is unlatched, there is nothing keeping the jaws closed except for the binding pressure. Therefore, simply driving your truck forward will be enough to force the jaws to open. The cam-action handle is held in the closed position with the included pin and clip. For extra security, you can replace the pin with a sturdy padlock. The shackle on the lock you choose should have a diameter of 5/16″, height of 3″, and a width of 2-1/4″. Assembly of the B&W Companion To install the Companion, first bolt the included RV post to the Companion’s base. This post is what inserts into the hole in your truck bed. The RV post attaches to the base in 1 of 2 ways to allow for improved cab clearance and proper positioning over your truck’s axle. The next step is to set up the Companion’s pivot arms. The arms are what allow the hitch to be adjusted front to back as well as up and down for optimal positioning. As a result, this hitch can accommodate the height of your trailer and also help to give you the cab clearance needed to execute turns while towing. To adjust either the height of the hitch or the fore/aft positioning, just attach the hitch’s pivot arms in the desired location on the base. The above diagram gives an indication of where to mount the arms so that you get the height and the cab clearance that you need. The hitch head installs on top of the pivot arms. When you have the head in position, simply secure it to the arms with the included pins. DOCUMENTS Companion Companion Owners Manual Companion RVK3500 Installation Instructions
