B&W Companion users

Probably referring to 5th wheels being pulled with gooseneck adapters not having safety chains.

"I know people who've been ticketed for not having safety chains (or loose chains) on trailers AND fifth wheels. Not as obvious on a FW, for sure, but if a cop sees you in a lot, then waits for you to leave, he can nail you. Have known a couple CDL's get cited when they forgot to hook 'em up, as well. I have a triple-axle GN and you can bet they're always hooked up whenever I move it.

Lyle"

Safety chains on fifth-wheels? I've seen a many thousands of big rigs as well as pickups towing 5ers, and never once saw one with safety chains. Maybe you meant a connected breakaway switch?

transamz9 wrote:

laknox wrote:

transamz9 wrote:
My new truck has a drop in liner in the bed. Will a Companion work without cutting the bed liner? I know I will have to cut it for the ball to come through but didn't know if there was an adjustment on the Companion to allow for the thickness of the bed liner.

As the others have said, no way do you want to use a drop-in bed liner with the Companion. Get a spray-in. Also, if you're using the Turnover Ball, and want to have the ability to use the GN hitch, you will need to have the 5 1/2" holes for the safety chain hold-downs drilled in the bed as well as the center 4" hole for the ball. Almost all states require safety chains when using any sort of ball hitch. I don't think it's one of those things that you can skate by with as a "my home state" exemption.

Lyle

LOL! I know you're right, I just wanted to say I bet I've only seen one or two trailers in my state that still has the chains on. HAHAHA! I know nun of ours do.:S

I know people who've been ticketed for not having safety chains (or loose chains) on trailers AND fifth wheels. Not as obvious on a FW, for sure, but if a cop sees you in a lot, then waits for you to leave, he can nail you. Have known a couple CDL's get cited when they forgot to hook 'em up, as well. I have a triple-axle GN and you can bet they're always hooked up whenever I move it.

Lyle

laknox wrote:

transamz9 wrote:
My new truck has a drop in liner in the bed. Will a Companion work without cutting the bed liner? I know I will have to cut it for the ball to come through but didn't know if there was an adjustment on the Companion to allow for the thickness of the bed liner.

As the others have said, no way do you want to use a drop-in bed liner with the Companion. Get a spray-in. Also, if you're using the Turnover Ball, and want to have the ability to use the GN hitch, you will need to have the 5 1/2" holes for the safety chain hold-downs drilled in the bed as well as the center 4" hole for the ball. Almost all states require safety chains when using any sort of ball hitch. I don't think it's one of those things that you can skate by with as a "my home state" exemption.

Lyle

LOL! I know you're right, I just wanted to say I bet I've only seen one or two trailers in my state that still has the chains on. HAHAHA! I know nun of ours do.:S

transamz9 wrote:
My new truck has a drop in liner in the bed. Will a Companion work without cutting the bed liner? I know I will have to cut it for the ball to come through but didn't know if there was an adjustment on the Companion to allow for the thickness of the bed liner.

As the others have said, no way do you want to use a drop-in bed liner with the Companion. Get a spray-in. Also, if you're using the Turnover Ball, and want to have the ability to use the GN hitch, you will need to have the 5 1/2" holes for the safety chain hold-downs drilled in the bed as well as the center 4" hole for the ball. Almost all states require safety chains when using any sort of ball hitch. I don't think it's one of those things that you can skate by with as a "my home state" exemption.

Lyle

I hate that site! Scammers!!!!!!LOL!

transamz9 wrote:
The bed liner was in it already. I don't like them for many reasons but like I said, it was in it on the dealer lot. Anyone want to buy a new drop in liner?:B

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The bed liner was in it already. I don't like them for many reasons but like I said, it was in it on the dealer lot. Anyone want to buy a new drop in liner?:B

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Linex in my '03 GMC and couldn't be happier.
Highly recommend Linex!!

Do they still make drop-in Bed liners???

Take it out and have a good spray in liner installed cost more, but far better for the bed.