B&W Companion
For owners of a B&W Turnoverball who want a fifth wheel hitch without rails in the bed.
etrailer $1,199$1,199
The B&W Companion rates 3.9 among up to 20,000 lb fifth wheel hitchs; the B&W Companion OEM 25K rates 3.8 among over 20,000 lb ones. The B&W Companion costs $300 less ($1,199 vs $1,499).
B&W Companion OEM 25K
For 2020 and newer GM HD long bed owners with the factory puck prep who tow heavy fifth wheels.
Amazon $1,499$1,499
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different rating classes (up to 20,000 lb and over 20,000 lb), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own rating peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | B&W Companion | B&W Companion OEM 25K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Price 25% | 37 $1,199 | 50 $1,499 |
| Capacity 20% | 100 20,000 lb gross trailer weight | 50 25,000 lb gross trailer weight |
| Weight 15% | 50 hitch weight not published (neutral score used) | 50 hitch weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 60 full articulation, adjustable height | 75 full articulation, adjustable height, lockable |
| Warranty 20% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| B&W Companion | B&W Companion OEM 25K | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Gross trailer weight | 20,000 lb | 25,000 lb |
| Pin weight | - | 6,250 lb |
| Head | ||
| Mount | Gooseneck ball | OEM puck |
| Jaw | Dual jaw | Dual jaw |
| Articulation | Fore, aft and side to side | Fore, aft and side to side |
| Adjustable height | Yes | Yes |
| Height | 16.25 to 18.25 in | 17 to 19 in |
| Short bed ready | No | No |
| Lockable | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Limited lifetime |