Jeff in TD

I bought mine as a package deal with some other equipment, but essentially a local guy I trust was able to meet a price I got on the web...

This place has them at $325.

http://www.hitchesonline.com/goosenecks.htm

Two people aren't needed for the installation, but something to hold the center section in place is handy. If I recall, all I used was a shop stool and a ratcheting tie down strap.

Totallyrad

Welcome to DTR. B&W here, no regrets. Now all you need is a Brakesmart and you'll be set.

avdunn

500 us dollars

magram

So we got pretty much the same quote. Now I dodn't feel so bad, I got it installled yesterday.

TNContractor

I guess I did pretty good paying $303.00 for my new B & W. I was about to start a new thread asking if there were any tips to installing but it sounds like everyone has had good luck putting theirs in. If there are any tips please post them



Thanks

Rich Baars

I bought a B & W 5th wheel hitch for my 2006 last year. Took about 3 hrs to install by myself-remember to remove the spare tire. Really great investment, well worth it for having a smooth bed when you don't need to tow. Remember, measure 3 times, cut once. I, too, looked at everything out there, including Cody hitches; but decided on the B & W.

Krob

How well do the compainion hitches work?

ptgarcia

TN,

Where'd you find it for $303? The best price I founds was $335 shipped on Ebay. Thanks!

ptgarcia

I'd like to know this also, but I hear they work well.

I'm thinking of doing the B & W Turnover Ball with Companion Hitch for my future 5th wheel. If I go this route, since there is no slider (I have a short bed) I'd also add 5th Airborne's new Sidewinder to the 5ver's pinbox.

This whole picking out a 5th wheel hitch sure is tough!

HAY BURNER

B&w In All Three Of My Trucks No Complaints

NavyChief

I just put B&W turn over in my rig and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! That install was a breeze, NO drill, other than the hole in the bed for the ball and the safety chains!!!!!!! It was by far the best system install i have done to date...

R/
Eric

TNContractor

I got it from a business partner that also owns a tire shop and trailer dealership. I guess he really hooked me up.

I guess I will have to thank him again since I see what some places want ($795.00 OUCH!!!!!!!)

Jeff in TD

As far as install hints go, I think I pretty much covered what I could think of in my earlier post.

As far as the Companion goes, I love mine. It articulates 4 ways, which is nice in some of the rough, non-official camping spots I back into. It's also easy to see that the jaws are locked around the pin.

I went with this setup because I wanted a flat bed when the hitch was removed, thinking I might someday get a pickup camper and not want to mess with cutting plywood or whatever to fit around rails and provide a flat base.

The hitch also has a good range of adjustability front to back and up and down.

When you move the lever into the unlocked position, it changes the hitch balance so that it tips forward (where it needs to be tipped back to slip under the trailer). I just use a bungee cord on the back edge to keep it tipped to the rear.

The only other drawback I can think of is that tools are required to install or remove the companion. I always carry a set of deepwells and a torque wrench anyway, so it's no big deal. In a way, it might be an advantage in that it would slow a thief down in stealing the hitch.

I do recall reading about someone complaining that the hitch moves around when they are braking on bumpy roads, but if I recall, I think they were using an inertia brake controller which I suspect may have been reacting to the bumps with jolts to the trailer brakes...

Racing_Joe66

are u guys putting it centered over the rear axle or the short beds or are any of u moving it back a little??

as i just bought an 06 mega cab short box and will be adding one. and i don't want my trailer knocking out my back window.

thanks

Jeff in TD

The frame of the hitch assembly locates it's self with a pin that fits in a pre-existing hole on the frame, so the hole has to be exactly where the directions say it should be.

They do make an offset ball, though, for short beds with clearance issues...