Which B&W Hitch?

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I am buying and installing a B&amp;W Hitch next week at the B&amp;W Factory in Kansas. I am wanting a clean bed with no rails. I was wanting advice from you guys on which hitch to go with? I have a new 2018 Ford F350 short bed and a new 2018 3721RL Montana. I am selling my Pullrite Superglide after having a lot of problems with it and the distaste for having to be almost dead on straight when hooking up. I am a horrible back up driver. My brother in law has the B&amp;W Companion Slider and I love it! I have gotten several opinions that I may not neccessarily need the slider. Can one of you B&amp;W experts help me with this? I also have heard with the new Montanas you would probably never need the slider. I’m a newbie at this so would really appreciate your advice! Thanks!!Companion Slider or Non Slider?

mfl · Answer

No, IMO you don't need the slider. Do you have the Ford OEM puck system? The standard B&amp;W hitches are adjustable ahead back, as well as up/down. Jerry

laknox · Answer

Only True Mosnowman wrote:I am buying and installing a B&amp;W Hitch next week at the B&amp;W Factory in Kansas. I am wanting a clean bed with no rails. I was wanting advice from you guys on which hitch to go with? I have a new 2018 Ford F350 short bed and a new 2018 3721RL Montana. I am selling my Pullrite Superglide after having a lot of problems with it and the distaste for having to be almost dead on straight when hooking up. I am a horrible back up driver. My brother in law has the B&amp;W Companion Slider and I love it! I have gotten several opinions that I may not neccessarily need the slider. Can one of you B&amp;W experts help me with this? I also have heard with the new Montanas you would probably never need the slider. I’m a newbie at this so would really appreciate your advice! Thanks!!Companion Slider or Non Slider?I tend to vote no slide.  My old, very square front Komfort, would not hit the cab of the truck in my sig, GOING FORWARD, at full lock both ways.  I have the standard old-style Companion on a TO Ball base.  I'd vote the standard Companion.  I hope you got the OEM FW prep; if not, then you can get the TO Ball installed and have the option to tow a GN trailer, too.  FWIW, I =always= have my GN ball with me, even when camping, and carry the right tools to remove my Companion, if needed.Lyle

cummins12v98 · Answer

Since you are going to the B&amp;W Factory I highly advise taking your RV with.  THEY will point you in the right direction to what hitch is appropriate for YOUR application.Great Choice!!!

the_bear_ii · Answer

I can't help much other than to say I have been very satisfied with my 11 year old B&amp;W Companion hitch.  Easy to hitch and unhitch.  Easy to remove the hitch and free up the bed for drywall and plywood.

4bearhug · Answer

I have a 3500 with the 6.5 ft bed and I get along fine without a slider. I have the B &amp; W Companion and have been very happy. The newer montanas would have the sculpted nose which should allow you to get by without a slider if you're watchful. Just be careful, take your time, and get some extras eyes on you as you back up.

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