Which Fifth Wheel Hitch Do I Need? B&W Hitch

Are you trying to figure out which fifth wheel hitch do I need to tow your RV and confused about the differences between slider vs standard hitches? Selecting the correct fifth wheel hitch from the start will save you time and money and not to mention a huge headache from damaging your tow vehicle and RV.

This video compares the RVK3305 Standard B&W hitch and the RV3370 Slider B&W hitch, showing you the differences between them, puck system and rail system and what factors you need to consider to figure out which hitch you need to safely tow your 5th wheel RV. Both hitches are shown in the same 8’ bed for comparison.

In this Video:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Types of F-350 Ford trucks
1:00 Standard B&W Hitch RVK3305
2:06 Slider B&W Hitch RVK3370
3:34 Selecting a hitch
4:17 Hitch mounting system
6:11 Hitches side by side

🔗 Links and additional information we mentioned in the video:

1) B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch RVK3305 for Ford Puck System

Dimensions:
33.5" x 16.5"

Weight: Base 78 lbs
Head: 75 lbs

2) B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch with Slider RVK3370 for Ford Puck System

Dimensions:
36" x 33.5"

Weight: Base 192 lbs
Head: 75 lbs

🔗 Links and additional information we mentioned in the video:

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[MobileRVTechServices]

If you are looking for the measurements for short bed trucks, the link to this video is in the description.

[jimalex]

Don’t forget to take the amount of adjustable height you will need. Had a B&W and it would not go low enough to get my trailer level.

[christravels]

Great video about something so important. I love how you talked about the weight of the hitch itself. Rick’s

[proceedingonwardinamerica]

Good information we are looking into one and it’s good we are looking for a long bed

[craigherriman]

I use a slider hitch, you have to pay attention to trailer tires turn tight will break the bead off the tire rim,

[Seaoverland]

Always remember to check your tail gate clearances when using the slider hitch...can't stress that enough.

[garrieparsons]

I’m seeing lots of hotshot trucks and trailers being slightly to long with 40 foot trailer.. some dot are not very compassionate of this non cdl set up … maybe this hitch will stop people having to take the beds off the truck to become usable

[williamtexeira]

You should check out pullrite! They have some awesome hitches....

[AngelTorres-sezf]

Thank you for sharing this video. Only question is should the part of the hitch that goes in the Ford puck system can it be lubed or should it be lubed? Thank you in advance.

[Intwodeep]

Instead of doing a slider hitch, could I do a ball extender offset and then add a standard hitch on there for a short bed?

[d.m.]

I hear a lot of people complaining about backing up with a slider hitch? Is it harder? More awkward? Appreciate your time

[LifeIsAJourneyUs]

what tonneau cover is that in each of the trucks? I am doing the same setup with my 6.5 bed 3500 with a tool box and companion slider. Want to get the soft roll up.

[gizzmo]

Standard on 8' bed and forward slider on 6.75' both had 44.5"? Were these measurements on the same trailer?
If that's the case, then the 6.75' truck should have the same max turning angle.

[pyromanwedd]

Would the slider hitch be directly over axle. When hauling.. it looks to be to far forward all the way up

[fd]

After you slid the trailer back, you forgot to show us how much clearance you had with the tailgate & pinbox ☹️. I have a Curt 5th wheel hitch. I'm converting it to a slider hitch very soon, and I am concerned about the pinbox hitting the tailgate