I am Nearly Convinced

[Jumbo Jet]

I now have a LWB truck and am considering the B&W Turnover Ball setup with the Companion 5th Wheel Adapter.



I read where the B&W sits about 4-5" ahead of the rear axle centerline.



Does the kingpin connection point also sit 4-5" ahead of the rear axle centerline?



Will I have enough room to couple up with my tailgate down while using the Companion 5th Wheel Adapter?

 

[Eric_77]

That is really going to depend on your trailer, some have more clearance from hitch to drop down of goosneck/5'vr than others.

 

[GearyT]

The goose-neck ball does sit 4-5 inches in front of the axle. With the companion hitch installed the kingpin mounting point can be adjusted to slightly ahead of the rear axle to what looks like 4-5 inches behind the axle. Installed mine 2 weeks ago and went on a few test runs over some very bumpy roads - I have not noticed any movement or flex in the hitch like some people have commented.

 

[Jumbo Jet]

I am now convinced. Placed order this morning. Best price I found was at 'The T&R eShop'.

 

[TPotter]

I have one and love it. Best price I have seen it $470. 00.

 

[klenger]

I have one and love it. Best price I have seen it $470. 00.

Was that to the companion hitch and the gooseneck? I'm wondering if I should consider putting one in my '04 instead of the Reese/Drawtite I have now.

 

[GearyT]

Jumbo Jet, the only thing I would change about the installation would be to paint the mounting brackets black before installing. You see the mounting brackets over the wheels and although they don't look bad, I think they would look a lot better painted black to match the frame instead of grey.

 

[Jumbo Jet]

After seeing their installation instructions on the Web, I had already planned on painting the mounting brackets. My neighbor has a Red truck with someone's gooseneck hitch that has grey mounting brackets. Looks bad.



Thanks for all the help.

 

[klenger]

I am interested in any comments from other 3rd gen owners who have installed the Turnoverball + 5th wheel companion hitch in reference to flexing or bucking. I am seriously considering this combo, but would find it unexceptable to have any flexing with such a high-quality product.

 

[y-knot]

My B&W hitch instructions stated 8" in front of rear axle center line.