I have been using the B & W Companion for three years and it works great. I can’t think of a scenario where it would allow hitching mistakes that would damage anything.
Excellent video Andy. I already had the B&W gooseneck ball setup in my 2021 RAM 2500. Bought the Companion 5th wheel today at Trailer Hitch Depot in Beaumont, Texas... and had them install it. They gave me a free nylon friction plate. Bought it after watching your video this morning. Informative video. Thanks.
Recently got the Companion hitch when we upgraded our RV. The spring add-on is really nice. It keeps the hitch plate level so there's no guessing on the height your unit needs to be when hooking up. I haven't taken it off yet so this video is most helpful. Thanks!
Thanks! I just purchased my Companion Slider yesterday, and I have been looking through numerous videos hoping someone could show me how to take it in and out. I bought a brand new 2019 Ford F250 Superduty, but it was not equipped with the factory gooseneck option. Therefore I also had a B&W "gooseneck" installed that resides under my Companion Slider. Great video!
I had the slider version of the companion. It was a great hitch, but I didn't need the slider and it was pretty heavy. So I went to the Andersen myself, but I will admit that the Companion was much smaller. We have a Facebook group for fellow camping / adventure channels if you are interested (I can't remember if I've invited you already.)
Awesome video !!! Explains alot better than others. Having issues finding a compatible setup Lifted Ram w Ramboxes ... lookin like no matter the hitch, might have to lift the camper
What would be the best way to lock this hitch? (just to slow down a determined thief).. Also, what about grease? what do you use on the saddle versus pivot points? Have you ever used a saddle pad instead? BTW, I just bought this along with the goose-neck kit for my 2020 F250... awesome video.
I’ve been contemplating getting rid of my Reese slider and going to one of these. Have you ever had very many situation you have wished you had a slider. I have a 19 Ford 250 with the 6.75 bed.
We have a short box. I can't say that I have wished for any situation that we have needed a slider. Some campers may contact the rear of the cab but our particular setup we have had at 90 degrees and had zero issues.
The more important factor regarding turning without the slider is the front cap profile on the fiver. Older models had more squared off front caps but the later models have more rounded corners minimizing the need for the slider.
Unless I missed it, what is different from the ball you're using now and the ball you threw away? Also, on your bed cover, has there been any problem with the inside rail cover and clearance with the hitch , or would you rather have top rail?
Actually there is no ball. The companion base slides into the slot where the turnover ball is/was located. A lever in the driver's side rear wheel well retracts the lock pin, the companion base is inserted, then the lever is moved to extend the locking pin. You then tighten (to 60lbs) the adjustment bolt to draw the unit down securely to the bed. Hope that helps!
I cannot pick up the hitch and move it out of the way to get my gooseneck ball in place. I can pick up and remove the head but the rest of the hitch is simply too heavy. I realize I could call some friends but I need to be able to convert back and forth between the gooseneck and 5th wheel all over the country. Any suggestions?
We were trying to remove the top on our same hitch and after removing the pins it just will not lift up after ends. We watched you do it so easily but definitely not the same on ours. Not sure what the trick will be now
you should have spread white lithium grease before the initial install. take it off and when reinstalling, spread white lithium grease on the plastic tips that are located on top the arms that attaches to the head unit. spread it liberally.
@@littlervbiglife1545 . Yes. I have this hitch and it came with a gooseneck ball. I have been a full timer most of my life but have never seen anyone connect the gooseneck. I want to help a friend move her horse and her trailer is a gooseneck. I need to go from the fifth wheel hitch to the gooseneck and make sure I don't lose her Horse. I want to make sure I do it right. I have dumb questions like should i grease the ball? I also don't want to pull apart my fifth wheel before i get lost and loose a pin or something. I bet once you do it ten times it gets easier.
@@shaneksmith1957 It's fairly easy but can be intimidating at first. You'll need to remove your 5th wheel hitch from your truck and put your ball back in. (sounds like you already knew that.) All of the companion pins should be tethered to the hitch so no worries about loosing them. I would apply a small amount of grease if you haven't in a while to the ball. the all you do is position the goose neck over your ball and lower it into position. Drop it's safety latch into position, and hook up your electrical/emergency brake.
@@littlervbiglife1545 I get it thru napa rather than online as in my town they don't charge me for the core. I just bring it back the same day or next. saves the credit charge. Plus all the shipping hassle.
@@littlervbiglife1545 Have another question for you. I need to replace my headlights. I notice there are a lot of choices on amazon. do you have any tips on this, not worried about the monetary hit. just want the best I can get..
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Great video, thanks. I'm ditching my Anderson junk hitch tomorrow and picking one of these up.
I have been using the B & W Companion for three years and it works great. I can’t think of a scenario where it would allow hitching mistakes that would damage anything.
Just installed my B&W last night can’t wait to hitch it up!!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Excellent video Andy. I already had the B&W gooseneck ball setup in my 2021 RAM 2500.
Bought the Companion 5th wheel today at Trailer Hitch Depot in Beaumont, Texas... and had them install it. They gave me a free nylon friction plate.
Bought it after watching your video this morning. Informative video. Thanks.
You earned a sub from me.
You actually explained everything I was wondering about.
Recently got the Companion hitch when we upgraded our RV. The spring add-on is really nice. It keeps the hitch plate level so there's no guessing on the height your unit needs to be when hooking up. I haven't taken it off yet so this video is most helpful. Thanks!
Thanks!
I just purchased my Companion Slider yesterday, and I have been looking through numerous videos hoping someone could show me how to take it in and out. I bought a brand new 2019 Ford F250 Superduty, but it was not equipped with the factory gooseneck option. Therefore I also had a B&W "gooseneck" installed that resides under my Companion Slider.
Great video!
That's great! let us know how you like yours. I hope the video helped.
Great video... you did a better job explaining things than the others. New subscriber here !!
Thanks guy for the information on this hitched, it helps
I had the slider version of the companion. It was a great hitch, but I didn't need the slider and it was pretty heavy. So I went to the Andersen myself, but I will admit that the Companion was much smaller. We have a Facebook group for fellow camping / adventure channels if you are interested (I can't remember if I've invited you already.)
Just found you channel. I use the same hitch and love it. I have the Lippert Turning Point hitch on my RV and it works great.
Why would I throw my turnover ball away? How would I tow horse trailer?
Thank you
Great video
Good video you answered all my questions thank you
Awesome video !!! Explains alot better than others. Having issues finding a compatible setup
Lifted Ram w Ramboxes ... lookin like no matter the hitch, might have to lift the camper
A lifted truck is not an ideal 5th wheel towing vehicle.
@@teon39
Neither is buying a new truck to pull a camper
This f350 has a 6 inch lift on 35s. There are adjustments to raise the camper a little bit. I didn't have to lift the camper at all to have it work.
What would be the best way to lock this hitch? (just to slow down a determined thief).. Also, what about grease? what do you use on the saddle versus pivot points? Have you ever used a saddle pad instead?
BTW, I just bought this along with the goose-neck kit for my 2020 F250...
awesome video.
We use a Teflon disk between the king plate and the pin box. Otherwise I haven't had to grease anything.
If you don’t use a nylon friction pad, use the recommended (from B&W) white lithium grease.
Mantap modifikasi nya pak ..
Nice hat.
I need to get a new one soon, because I've worn it so much.
Just purchased a 3500 Tradesman with the B&W 5th wheel hitch. Thanks for the content Homeboy!
Any helpful info on my recent purchase?
The tradesmen is a good truck.
Good video, i just got my hitch yesterday. Have you done anything to prevent removal or theft?
I’ve been contemplating getting rid of my Reese slider and going to one of these. Have you ever had very many situation you have wished you had a slider. I have a 19 Ford 250 with the 6.75 bed.
We have a short box. I can't say that I have wished for any situation that we have needed a slider. Some campers may contact the rear of the cab but our particular setup we have had at 90 degrees and had zero issues.
The more important factor regarding turning without the slider is the front cap profile on the fiver. Older models had more squared off front caps but the later models have more rounded corners minimizing the need for the slider.
Unless I missed it, what is different from the ball you're using now and the ball you threw away? Also, on your bed cover, has there been any problem with the inside rail cover and clearance with the hitch , or would you rather have top rail?
Actually there is no ball. The companion base slides into the slot where the turnover ball is/was located. A lever in the driver's side rear wheel well retracts the lock pin, the companion base is inserted, then the lever is moved to extend the locking pin. You then tighten (to 60lbs) the adjustment bolt to draw the unit down securely to the bed. Hope that helps!
If I were only using this for a weekend every other month would I get super annoyed with putting it in and removing it every time?
ANY THOUGHTS ON THE ANDERSON ULTIMATE 5TH WHEEL HITCH?
I cannot pick up the hitch and move it out of the way to get my gooseneck ball in place. I can pick up and remove the head but the rest of the hitch is simply too heavy. I realize I could call some friends but I need to be able to convert back and forth between the gooseneck and 5th wheel all over the country. Any suggestions?
Andersen makes an aluminum version, but you will need a ball style pinbox for that.
We were trying to remove the top on our same hitch and after removing the pins it just will not lift up after ends. We watched you do it so easily but definitely not the same on ours. Not sure what the trick will be now
you should have spread white lithium grease before the initial install. take it off and when reinstalling, spread white lithium grease on the plastic tips that are located on top the arms that attaches to the head unit. spread it liberally.
My bed has stray liner then carpet.
Do you have a demo on how to use the gooseneck?
Are you asking how to hook up to a goose neck trailer?
@@littlervbiglife1545 . Yes. I have this hitch and it came with a gooseneck ball. I have been a full timer most of my life but have never seen anyone connect the gooseneck. I want to help a friend move her horse and her trailer is a gooseneck. I need to go from the fifth wheel hitch to the gooseneck and make sure I don't lose her Horse. I want to make sure I do it right. I have dumb questions like should i grease the ball? I also don't want to pull apart my fifth wheel before i get lost and loose a pin or something. I bet once you do it ten times it gets easier.
@@shaneksmith1957 It's fairly easy but can be intimidating at first. You'll need to remove your 5th wheel hitch from your truck and put your ball back in. (sounds like you already knew that.) All of the companion pins should be tethered to the hitch so no worries about loosing them. I would apply a small amount of grease if you haven't in a while to the ball. the all you do is position the goose neck over your ball and lower it into position. Drop it's safety latch into position, and hook up your electrical/emergency brake.
@@littlervbiglife1545 Thank You!
@@shaneksmith1957 If you need we can make a video for you too.
Whats the part number I can use at napa to find the correct injector for my 04 f 350 6.0
4C3Z-9E527-BRM NAPA should easily be able to look this up by the year make and model of the truck too.
@@littlervbiglife1545 cool thank you. I need to change out number 5. Thankfully its on the passenger side.
@@littlervbiglife1545 I get it thru napa rather than online as in my town they don't charge me for the core. I just bring it back the same day or next. saves the credit charge. Plus all the shipping hassle.
@@littlervbiglife1545 Have another question for you. I need to replace my headlights. I notice there are a lot of choices on amazon. do you have any tips on this, not worried about the monetary hit. just want the best I can get..
@@captbad9313 I don't have any experience with the ones off amazon for this truck. It came with Harley Davidson headlights on it when i bought it.
Throw that sucker away, damn ball $90 on Amazon. Least 50 used 🤦
A SIXTY-FIVE mph head on? And they weren't killed? I'm calling MAJOR BS.
There's always one .. I survived a 65 mph motorcycle wreck. Wish I was in a truck then....
Does this fit on every 3500 truck?
It fits in trucks with the B&W gooseneck hitches installed.