B&W Companion for ^1/2 ft GMC Sierra

[captbanjo]

I'm wondering if anyone can shed some light on this:

I contacted an authorized B&W seller on the internet, Etrailer.com. I told them I was interested in purchasing a B&W Companion hitch. The woman asked my bed size and I told her 6 1/2 feet. She said there was no Companion for that.

But on the B&W site, I found this:

http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index....wYEBoCerTw_wcB

I called B&W and they told me I could use the Puck system, which is what my GMC 2017 Sierra 3500 truck will apparently come prepped for. They also told me I had an option of mounting the hitch directly over the axle or two inches behind it.

I'm wondering if anyone is towing with the Companion on a 6 1/2 foot bed and how they found it to be for turning and for the ride?

[MARK A]

I have the B&W Companion on a turnover ball mount in my short box Ford. I love it and have no clearance issues at all.

Mark

[Jimmer]

I have the B & W Companion Hitch with the Puck System on a 6 1/2 ft bed and have had not problems. It is tight on 90 deg turns but have not hit. The Puck system works really well. I ordered my B&W Hitch on Amazon. The lower section that works with the puck system was only $400. I have Amazon Prime so the shipping was free. Very happy with the B&W Hitch. When you start towing with this hitch double check that the hitch is locked into place. Make sure you to the tug test.

[captbanjo]

Thanks. Did you place it over the axle or the two inches further back?

[PapaBeav]

Just had a B&W Companion Hitch on a turn over ball system installed in our new truck ( 6 1/2 ft bed ). Works great and doesn't clunk ( while stopping and taking off ) like the old Reese hitch did

[captbanjo]

I am not a do-it-yourself guy, but this video almost makes it seem like a simple process if you have the GMC fifth wheel prep:

https://www.etrailer.com/Fifth-Wheel...BWRVK3700.html

[Carl n Susan]

I installed a B&W companion in my Ford puck system. It is too easy. I bought it online and it arrived three days later. Two boxes - the base unit that drops into the pucks and the hitch portion which sits on the base. You do have to install the arms but it is a simple matter of nuts and bolts (included). I set it up so the hitch is over the axle and not 2" back option (but I do have a long bed).

It is a great hitch - go for it!

[jlb27537]

I think you also need to ask what length pin box they have on their trailer. There are two that are available. While the hitch placement behind the axle is available, I question the weight shift off the front axle.

My B&W Companion has the ability to be mounted in different positions, but all I have read is that when hooked up, the front axle weight needs to stay the same or be up to 200lbs heavier. I am about 2 inches in front of the rear axle and I gain about 50lbs on the front axle when hooked up.

On a decent road you can forget the trailer is back there. You will love the B&W hitch.

[maximo]

B & W Companion hitch with the turn over ball system in my short bed F250. Never a problem, same hitch in my last 2 F250 trucks.

[Slufoot733]

Everyone I know who has a B&W hitch is madly in live with it. I plan to get order a new 2017 F350 short bed with the 'pucks' in January. The next day I will order my new B&W hitch for the truck. No doubt about it!

[Slufoot733]

I just saw an ad in the latest TRAILER LIFE for B&W sliders for the puck system of the big three. I also contacted B&W about two months ago about sliders for pucks and was told they were "in development" and should be available shortly.
That being said, I did just have a B&W Companion (non-slider) single point attached to the Turnover Ball installed in my new 2016 F350 short bed. It appears I should have no clearance issues unless I get crazy.

[captbanjo]

The Companion works well. I suppose if I had to jackknife turn it might be an issue but I don't foresee issues. The quality of the unit is outstanding; all the edges are very smooth it functions very quietly. I'm impressed!