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Help setting up B&W Companion 3500

catfishmontana
Explorer
Explorer
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?
2016 F350 Platinum Dually, CC
2014 Cyclone 3800 toyhauler
B&W Companion 20K
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Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
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!
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

catfishmontana
Explorer
Explorer
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!
2016 F350 Platinum Dually, CC
2014 Cyclone 3800 toyhauler
B&W Companion 20K

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
Set the side pcs full forward with the straight side towards the truck.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

Halmfamily
Explorer
Explorer
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.
2008 GMC Sierra 3500 SLT DRW D/A 4x4 (Big All)
2006 Ford F350 PSD SRW King Ranch 4x4 (Henry) (Sold)
B&W Companion, 90 Aux Fuel Tank, Scan Gauge II, Curt f/m hitch, Swagman XC
2015 Forest River Sierra 360 PDEK
DW Diane, DS Michael, FB Draco and Sabian

catfishmontana
Explorer
Explorer
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.
2016 F350 Platinum Dually, CC
2014 Cyclone 3800 toyhauler
B&W Companion 20K

jerem0621
Explorer II
Explorer II
Take your tools and adjust when you get there.
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