Bought a 09 F250 with a B&W Turnover ball goose neck but replaced it with a Reese 16K slider since the Ford is a short bed. Well upgrading trucks to a Dodge 3500 dually and am considering the B&W rather than a traditional 5th wheel hitch on rails.. The trailer I have is a Keystone Raptor 300MP with a dry weight of 11.5K and the companion is rated at 18K, more than enough capacity. Any thoughts from users. I like the idea of freeing up the bed without rails. Thanks
I have the B&W and really like the empty bed when the hitch is removed.
I also haul a truck camper and need the flat, empty bed.
I think it is the best solution; no rails left in the bed.
In my opinon it is the best hitch.
2007 Tango 2660RKS Fifth Wheel, 2006 Chevy D/A 3500 with service body,
TANGO, KE7FSV wrote: I have the B&W and really like the empty bed when the hitch is removed.
I also haul a truck camper and need the flat, empty bed.
I think it is the best solution; no rails left in the bed.
In my opinon it is the best hitch.
TANGO, KE7FSV wrote: I have the B&W and really like the empty bed when the hitch is removed.
I also haul a truck camper and need the flat, empty bed.
I think it is the best solution; no rails left in the bed.
In my opinon it is the best hitch.
X3
Looking for a Fiver
2003 Dodge 2500 Diesel
B & W Underbed hitch with a B&W Companion
Prodigy brake controller
Timbren Aeon Suspension Enhancement System
The B&W has many things going for it. It comes off leaving the bed flat. It comes off and has the goose-neck ball that fits into the socket for those of us that haul both types of trailers. It separates into two pieces that allow even me (bad back, RA) to remove the hitch without the need for hoists or leaving it connected to the pin box. It has the cushioned 4-way tilt head. It has tight fitting locking jaws. It has a very responsive manufacturer (so I've heard; I've never had a moments problem with mine).
What's not to like? Can you tell I love mine? Rock solid, durable, quiet and my choice of hitch in its price bracket. Not the cheapest, not the most expensive, but, worth every penny I paid for it and will always be my hitch of choice.
My 2 cents, your mileage may vary...
Don
Bronwyn
3 Cats - Coco, J-Lo and Ragamuffin
2011 Keystone Cougar 318SAB
2011 Ram 2500 Longhorn CTD HO
Built in brake controller and exhaust brake
Tri Glide TrailAir Pinbox with a B&W Companion Hitch
drwwicks wrote: Bought a 09 F250 with a B&W Turnover ball goose neck but replaced it with a Reese 16K slider since the Ford is a short bed. Well upgrading trucks to a Dodge 3500 dually and am considering the B&W rather than a traditional 5th wheel hitch on rails.. The trailer I have is a Keystone Raptor 300MP with a dry weight of 11.5K and the companion is rated at 18K, more than enough capacity. Any thoughts from users. I like the idea of freeing up the bed without rails. Thanks
The B&W system can't be beat. I use both the GN and FW hitches and love the clean bed. It was a DIY install and I also helped my brother put one in his Ford 350 Dually. The company itself makes their products even more impressive. I've got a new set of u-bolts on the way this week, courtesy of B&W. If there is one single weakness of the Companion that I can think of, is that you've got to replace the u-bolts every few years (more often if you go in and out with it frequently), but since they send 'em to you free, it's really not an issue.
Lyle
2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax Crew Cab 4x4
Banks Bullet Tuner and Monster Exhaust
B&W Turnover Ball with 5th Wheel Companion
2004 Komfort 25FSG Fifth Wheel
1936 John Deere Model A
International Flying Farmers 55 Year Member
TANGO, KE7FSV wrote: I have the B&W and really like the empty bed when the hitch is removed.
I also haul a truck camper and need the flat, empty bed.
I think it is the best solution; no rails left in the bed.
In my opinon it is the best hitch.
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