{"product_id":"bw-companion-single-point-fifth-wheel-hitch-20000-lb-gtw-5000-lb-pin-weight-powder-coat-rvk3500","title":"B\u0026W Companion Single-Point Fifth Wheel Hitch, 20,000 lb GTW, 5,000 lb Pin Weight, Powder Coat (RVK3500)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the hitch B\u0026amp;W is most famous for after the Turnoverball itself. The Single-Point Companion mounts to one point: drop the post on the base into the 4\" hole in your bed, turn the lever in the wheel well to latch it, tighten the drawdown bolt, then set the coupler on the arms and pin it. Rated at 20,000 lb gross trailer weight with 5,000 lb of vertical pin weight. Lift it back out and the bed is flat, with no rails and nothing to trip over. Because it shares the under-bed Turnoverball system, one truck can pull a gooseneck one weekend and a fifth wheel the next without installing anything twice. If you have a short bed and expect a lot of tight turns, look at the slider version, RVK3405, instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion coupler head with machined wrap-around jaws (RVC3006)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed base (RVB3500)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePins, hairpins and mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB\u0026amp;W installation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9wSVF20Z9Xc\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20,000 lb Gross Trailer Weight, 5,000 lb Vertical Pin Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB\u0026amp;W rates this hitch at 20,000 lb gross trailer weight with 5,000 lb vertical pin weight. Those are the hitch's numbers. What you can actually tow is the lowest of the hitch rating, your truck's own fifth wheel rating on the door jamb, and, on a rail-mounted hitch, the rails underneath it. The coupler head on this hitch, RVC3006, is itself rated to 25,000 lb; on this model the 20,000 lb figure comes from the base, which is why B\u0026amp;W sells 20K and 25K versions of the same-looking hitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachined Wrap-Around Jaws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe jaws are 1\" thick and they wrap the king pin for full contact all the way round rather than gripping it at two points. That is what stops the chucking you feel through the cab when a loose coupler lets the trailer take up slack every time you lift off. B\u0026amp;W machines the jaws to the pin instead of relying on a wedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCam-Action Handle That Releases on Uneven Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cam in the handle takes the bind out of uncoupling. Open the handle and the cam moves aside so the jaws can release as you pull away; close it and the cam blocks the jaw from opening at all. The practical benefit shows up on a sloped campsite, where a conventional handle can jam solid under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShock Absorber and Polyurethane Bushings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe whole coupler rides on polyurethane bushings, with a shock absorber taking the side-to-side movement instead of letting it slam. B\u0026amp;W set out to build the smoothest-riding fifth wheel hitch in the industry, and this is the part of the design that does it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGooseneck and Fifth Wheel from One System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause this hitch mounts to B\u0026amp;W's under-bed Turnoverball system, the same installation pulls a gooseneck trailer as well: turn the ball back over and hook to a ball, or drop the Companion in and hook to a king pin. One hole in the bed, two kinds of trailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Pieces, So One Person Can Handle It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe coupler lifts off the base without tools by pulling up on the saddle handles. That turns a hitch too heavy to shift in one go into two manageable pieces, which matters every time you take it out of the bed for the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt and Tested in Kansas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in the USA, built by B\u0026amp;W in Humboldt, Kansas. B\u0026amp;W's own testing goes past what SAE J-2638 asks for: rather than using a fresh sample for each test, it puts a single hitch through all three 300,000-cycle dynamic tests and the six static tests in sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:8px 0 4px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"display:table;width:100%;margin:0;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border:none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#ba232a;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;border:none;\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#ba232a;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;border:none;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMounting system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b25e00;font-weight:700;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e B\u0026amp;W Turnoverball under-bed system, sold separately as a vehicle-specific GNRK kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAttachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b25e00;font-weight:700;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e One 4\" hole in the bed floor. The base post drops in, a lever in the wheel well pins it, a drawdown bolt tightens it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#ba232a;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Not used and not compatible. This hitch does not mount to fifth wheel rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBed when not towing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b25e00;font-weight:700;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Completely flat. Nothing stands above the bed floor once the hitch is lifted out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAlso tows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b25e00;font-weight:700;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e A gooseneck trailer, from the same mounting system, by turning the Turnoverball back over\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f7;border-left:4px solid #ba232a;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e This hitch mounts to a single point in the bed and needs a B\u0026amp;W Turnoverball under-bed mounting system to mount to. That system is vehicle-specific and is sold separately as a GNRK kit for your year, make and model, so order it at the same time if your truck does not already have one. What it buys you is a truck that pulls a gooseneck and a fifth wheel from the same hole and has a completely flat bed the rest of the week. Those are the hitch's numbers. What you can actually tow is the lowest of the hitch rating, your truck's own fifth wheel rating on the door jamb, and, on a rail-mounted hitch, the rails underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eB\u0026amp;W Part Number:\u003c\/b\u003e RVK3500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGross Trailer Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 20,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVertical Pin Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 5,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMounting System:\u003c\/b\u003e B\u0026amp;W Turnoverball under-bed mounting system, single point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoupler Head:\u003c\/b\u003e RVC3006, 1\" thick machined wrap-around jaws, fully articulating front to back and side to side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase Part Number:\u003c\/b\u003e RVB3500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandle:\u003c\/b\u003e Cam-action latching handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVibration Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Shock absorber plus polyurethane bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRails Required:\u003c\/b\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e About 209 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 843233004786\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e B\u0026amp;W Lifetime Exclusive Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade In:\u003c\/b\u003e Humboldt, Kansas, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Base post drops into the bed hole of a B\u0026amp;W under-bed mounting system, latch and tighten the drawdown bolt  ·  \u003cb\u003eTime:\u003c\/b\u003e About 15 to 30 minutes once the mounting system is in the truck  ·  \u003cb\u003eTools:\u003c\/b\u003e None for the hitch itself beyond the drawdown bolt wrench, plus a second person or a hoist for the lift  ·  \u003cb\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/b\u003e Straightforward, but heavy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork from B\u0026amp;W's RVK3500 installation sheet in the Resources tab. The assembled hitch is about 209 lb, so lift it in two pieces: the coupler comes off the base by pulling up on both saddle handles, and each half is manageable on its own. Grease the polyurethane bushings on the pivot arms before setting the coupler down, check the pins and hairpins are all home, and do a pull test with the trailer wheels chocked and the landing gear down before you take it on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the installation walkthrough:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q1Ze4eMRZsM\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, Shipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e B\u0026amp;W backs this product with its Lifetime Exclusive Limited Warranty: for the original consumer, and for as long as you own the product, B\u0026amp;W warrants it against defects in material and workmanship. B\u0026amp;W's remedy is replacement, or at B\u0026amp;W's option repair or a refund of the purchase price. Installation, removal and shipping costs are not covered, and B\u0026amp;W requires a return authorization (800-248-6564) before any warranty return. B\u0026amp;W does not authorize its dealers or distributors to create any other warranty in connection with the product, so the terms above are B\u0026amp;W's own, described here rather than added to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e This item ships free to the lower 48 states. Because it is an oversized item, it ships by freight and typically arrives in 3 to 7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspect on delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please inspect the packaging before signing. If you see any damage, note it on the delivery receipt and contact us right away, and we will make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout B\u0026amp;W Trailer Hitches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB\u0026amp;W Trailer Hitches started in a Humboldt, Kansas garage in 1987, when Roger Baker and Joe Works were building custom truck beds and wanted a gooseneck hitch that did not leave a ball standing up in the bed the other six days of the week. Their answer was the Turnoverball, a ball that flips over and stows flush with the bed floor, and it is still the product the company is best known for. B\u0026amp;W has built hitches in Humboldt ever since and is one of the last hitch makers still manufacturing in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company has been 100% employee-owned since 2007, with roughly 500 employee-owners who have a stake in what they build. That shows up in how B\u0026amp;W tests. SAE J-2638 is only a recommended practice for gooseneck and fifth wheel hitches, and where the standard would allow a separate sample for each test, B\u0026amp;W puts a single hitch through all three 300,000-cycle dynamic tests and the six static tests, one after another. The Tow \u0026amp; Stow receiver line is tested to SAE J-684.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrestige Truck is an authorized B\u0026amp;W Trailer Hitches dealer. Every hitch we ship is new, factory-packed, covered by the full B\u0026amp;W factory warranty, and supported by B\u0026amp;W's own service team in Humboldt, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026W Trailer Hitches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49106911166708,"sku":"RVK3500","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4784\/0244\/files\/bw-rvk3500-companion-single-point-fifth-wheel-hitch-hero.png?v=1786363642","url":"https:\/\/prestigetruck.com\/products\/bw-companion-single-point-fifth-wheel-hitch-20000-lb-gtw-5000-lb-pin-weight-powder-coat-rvk3500","provider":"Prestige Truck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}