B&W installed, now want 5th too (but not B&W Companion)
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B&W installed, now want 5th too (but not B&W Companion)
Have a B/W GN installed on my truck. Thinking about getting a 5ver. I could get the B/W Companion, but having a shortbed, I would like a sliding 5th wheel hitch. What brand of sliding 5th wheel hitches has anybody used that could be used with a B/W already installed? I would like one that is as removable as possible (leaving just the rails in would be ideal). A lot of the 5th wheel hitches I looked at required mounting to the frame, but with my B/W, that is not possible. Not looking for a fancy slider, just a manual one that I can use if needed to get me out of tight spots.
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~Rob
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~Rob
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Have a B/W GN installed on my truck. Thinking about getting a 5ver. I could get the B/W Companion, but having a shortbed, I would like a sliding 5th wheel hitch. What brand of sliding 5th wheel hitches has anybody used that could be used with a B/W already installed? I would like one that is as removable as possible (leaving just the rails in would be ideal). A lot of the 5th wheel hitches I looked at required mounting to the frame, but with my B/W, that is not possible. Not looking for a fancy slider, just a manual one that I can use if needed to get me out of tight spots.
Thanks,
~Rob
Thanks,
~Rob
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Rob have you considered selling the B@W and installing Reese/Drawtite rails? You can add a gooseneck plate and use it when you need to haul your GN trailer. Or put in the slider hitch when hauling the 5th wheel.
I added a Curt Gooseneck plate (Ebay purchase) to my rails...not sure if you had seen it or not.
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I added a Curt Gooseneck plate (Ebay purchase) to my rails...not sure if you had seen it or not.
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Those Heartland RV's are nice, somebody pointed me in that direction about a week ago. I need to go see one in person.
The H bracket maybe the way for me to go. Not going to bother selling my B/W and while ~$450 for the bracket may seem a little spendy, considering the alternative (bashing my cab), it would be worth every penny to me.
And it is a lot cheaper than buying a new long bed
~Rob
The H bracket maybe the way for me to go. Not going to bother selling my B/W and while ~$450 for the bracket may seem a little spendy, considering the alternative (bashing my cab), it would be worth every penny to me.
And it is a lot cheaper than buying a new long bed
~Rob
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How about one of these.
http://www.bageco.com/5thadapter.htm
If you google fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter there are a few manufacturers.
http://www.bageco.com/5thadapter.htm
If you google fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter there are a few manufacturers.
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I would just stick with the B&W Companion and get the 5th Airborne Sidewinder on your new 5th wheel trailer. Overall it will be cheaper, the companion is a very good hitch, and the Sidewinder with air is an awesome setup and works extremely well with my shortbed. You will end up being cheaper and easier to use! Scotty
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I would just stick with the B&W Companion and get the 5th Airborne Sidewinder on your new 5th wheel trailer. Overall it will be cheaper, the companion is a very good hitch, and the Sidewinder with air is an awesome setup and works extremely well with my shortbed. You will end up being cheaper and easier to use! Scotty
I was all excited about this myself about one year ago, called B&W, they say not to do it. After reading this post, I tried again today, same results. Shucks.
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