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catfishmontana
Explorer
Apr 25, 2015

Help setting up B&W Companion 3500

Folks, if I had the FW at the house, I could do this. But I just received my companion and need to install it to go get the FW. So I need some ballpark hitch settings to get me by to go get the trailer and return home. The trip home will be about 130(ish) miles. My specs are listed as:

2012 Ram 3500 CC dually long box, 4x4, stock
2014 Cyclone 3800 at factory height.

What settings should I use for height and for/aft?
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Apr 27, 2015
    catfishmontana wrote:
    Yes, I did set the side uprights full forward with the flat sides towards the cab. thanks for the tips guys, can't wait to pick it up!


    Sounds like you are set to do some haulin!
  • catfishmontana's avatar
    catfishmontana
    Explorer
    Apr 26, 2015
    Yes, I did set the side uprights full forward with the flat sides towards the cab. thanks for the tips guys, can't wait to pick it up!
  • Halmfamily's avatar
    Halmfamily
    Explorer
    Apr 25, 2015
    Mine is set full forward and full height. Give me 5.6" of clearance on my GMC 3500. Don't forget to bring your torque wrench when set up.
  • catfishmontana's avatar
    catfishmontana
    Explorer
    Apr 25, 2015
    jerem0621 wrote:
    Take your tools and adjust when you get there.


    Good advice, I assembled the hitch the way I think it will likely be and then after seeding how easy it is, I can adjust. I went all the way forward and mid height with the pivot arms.

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