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12-04-2014, 05:39 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Twin Falls, ID
Posts: 24
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I'm excited to have ordered my Companion today. I bought a used 2014 Raptor 384PK that already had a gooseneck adaptor installed. At first it seemed like a good idea as I had access to trucks with gooseneck balls in the bed. As the months have passed however, that adaptor kept looking more and more dinky for a trailer this heavy. A quick search revealed many cautionary tales. As I'm carrying some pretty valuable cargo, the $800 wasn't worth the worry so I pulled the trigger today.
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2014 Dodge 3500 DRW Limited 4WD
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12-05-2014, 04:46 AM
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#22
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nevada
Posts: 2,695
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DiverB
I'm going to be calling a few places to get a price for the B&W B&W 20k lb Companion Hitch. Looks like I will need an adapter plate as well. About what price do you guys think will be normal pricing? I'm just trying to gauge what should be the normal ballpark price for everything installed.
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If you have a gooseneck ball, you might want to review www.andersenhitches.com before buying the Companion. 24,000# capacity and it only weighs about 74# (think payload), so its very easy to remove in order to get your bed space back...and it should be less money including the fact that you can easily install it on the ball yourself.
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-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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12-05-2014, 07:19 AM
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#23
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: colorado
Posts: 209
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Grease
Quote:
Originally Posted by Htfiremedic
This is the "new style" Companion. This thing is unbelievable!! Twice the ride of the old way!!
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What is all the red stuff, grease ?
I have the same setup it's awesome but I use a white nylon lube plate, then there is no need for grease it looks so messy is it ?
I do put white lithium grease on the jaws and in the zerk.
I use a weber grill cover when I'm not using it, it has a draw string and fits nicely.
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2007.5 Silverado 3500 HD,DRW, LTZ red, afe II airbox w/ torque tube, transferflow 56 gal replacement tank,
banks speed brake, transgo jr shiftkit, aux trans cooler, b&w companion hitch.
2010 Fuzion FZ 302 has 12ply F-loads, Dexter ez-flex w/ wet bolts, 6 volt Deka GC 15 batteries, 1 gen battery, solarpanels, leds inside, replaced clear textured door glass with tinted, 87 gallons of loc-tite.
Decals removed.
AKA CONFUZION / PORH HONKY.
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12-05-2014, 07:48 AM
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#24
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Washington State
Posts: 859
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If anyone happens to be in the Yuma area, I have seen a couple Companion hitches listed on Craigslist for a pretty reasonable price, we love ours and also use the Teflon lube plate and just keep the jaws lubed up, we have the flatbed type that is rated for 22,000 lbs...
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99 Freightliner FL70 Western Hauler CC 300 HP Cat/Chipped/ Allison Auto
12 Montana 3800RE/Level-Up Auto Leveling/Slide Toppers/MorRyde Hitch/VuQube 2000
01 F350 7.3 PSD Crew Cab DRW 4X4 6 Speed/Chipped
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12-05-2014, 09:56 AM
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#25
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Hickory Taver SC
Posts: 381
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Love it. Never tried the plate. It is a bit messy
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12-09-2014, 06:18 AM
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#26
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Germantown, TN
Posts: 6,308
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Most RV stores and Walmarts in Florida/Texas have the nylon plate. Works great and installs in less than 15 seconds.
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