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kcherry
Explorer
Explorer
Making the switch from bumper pull to fifth wheel. Purchased 2013 Ram SBT 2500 Diesel. Plan on purchasing a Crusader 295. I do not have a hitch at this time, and I am concerned about bed clearance. I am considering the B&W Companion. I would greatly appreciate suggestions and discussion on this combination.
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laknox
Nomad
Nomad
kcherry wrote:
Making the switch from bumper pull to fifth wheel. Purchased 2013 Ram SBT 2500 Diesel. Plan on purchasing a Crusader 295. I do not have a hitch at this time, and I am concerned about bed clearance. I am considering the B&W Companion. I would greatly appreciate suggestions and discussion on this combination.


B&W make great products and is a great company to deal with. They have several different configurations, so pick the one best for you.

Lyle
2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Denali Crew Cab 4x4 Duramax
B&W OEM Companion & Gooseneck Kit
2017 KZ Durango 1500 D277RLT
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2oldman
Explorer II
Explorer II
Aren't we all?
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KNSMCCL
Explorer
Explorer
Had the B&W Like that Hitch better than the Pullrite I have now. Also it's a slider for the short bed. Have yet to use the slider.
2000 Dodge 2500 4X4
1986 Fleetwood Terry Taurus 245 FW
Westminster, CO
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ol_Bombero-JC
Explorer
Explorer
Assume "SBT" - means - *Short Bed Truck* ?
(Abbreviation for Short Bed or Long bed is *usually* just "SB" or "LB")

Lots of folks (here) with Short Bed tow vehicles....maybe somebody with the hitch and/or "combo" you are considering will chime in.

~

Traveler_II
Explorer
Explorer
Most pins and hitches can be adjusted to give you the 6" you need. Also you want your trailer to be as level as you can when you are hooked up to your truck.
2011 Cameo 34SB3
2014 Ford 350 King Ranch, Trailer Saver BD3 Air Hitch, Mor/Ryde pin box, IS Suspension, Disk Brakes
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agesilaus
Explorer III
Explorer III
You should have no problems. Assuming that 5ver is fairly new anyway. Some really old fifth wheels may have a clearance problem. The B&W is a great hitch too.

BK
Arctic Fox 25Y Travel Trailer
2018 RAM 2500 6.7L 4WD shortbed
Straightline dual cam hitch
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