{"product_id":"b-w-companion-rvb3500-20k-fifth-wheel-hitch-replacement-base","title":"B\u0026W Companion RVB3500 20K Fifth Wheel Hitch Replacement Base - Turnoverball (RVB3500)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;background:#fff;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#2B2B2B;line-height:1.55;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FCFAEB;border-top:6px solid #C20507;border-bottom:2px solid #2B2B2B;padding:18px;text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2659\/6148\/files\/LOGO-FINALx200.png?v=1763669885\" alt=\"R\u0026amp;P Carriages - Need A Trailer Part\" style=\"width:220px;max-width:80%;height:auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.1px;font-weight:bold;color:#C20507;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:7px\"\u003eB\u0026amp;W Trailer Hitches | Companion Series\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#2B2B2B;font-size:23px\"\u003eB\u0026amp;W Companion 20K Fifth Wheel Hitch Replacement Base – RVB3500\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding-bottom:12px;margin-bottom:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e RVB3500  |  \u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e B\u0026amp;W Turnoverball  |  \u003cstrong\u003eRating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20,000 lb\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacement stationary base for the B\u0026amp;W Companion fifth-wheel hitch system. The RVB3500 installs into a compatible B\u0026amp;W Turnoverball underbed gooseneck receiver and supports a separately supplied Companion coupler\/head assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RVB3500 is the base used in the complete RVK3500 hitch. It is not a complete fifth-wheel hitch and is not intended for factory four-puck mounting systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FCFAEB;border-left:4px solid #C20507;padding:13px 15px;margin:18px 0;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBASE ONLY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Companion coupler\/head RVC3006 is not included. Confirm the actual supplied mounting components against the product and manufacturer instructions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;border-bottom:2px solid #C20507;padding-bottom:7px;margin:22px 0 12px\"\u003eR\u0026amp;P Knowledge Hub | Mounting Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-point mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Companion RVB3500 uses the B\u0026amp;W Turnoverball receiver located in the truck bed. It does not drop into a Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, or Ram factory puck pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement identification:\u003c\/strong\u003e RVB3500 is the base for the RVK3500 Companion hitch. Pair with a compatible Companion coupler\/head, including B\u0026amp;W RVC3006, according to B\u0026amp;W guidance. Confirm base and head compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStationary design:\u003c\/strong\u003e This base does not provide slider travel. Confirm cab-to-trailer clearance for short-bed applications before towing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;border-bottom:2px solid #C20507;padding-bottom:7px;margin:22px 0 12px\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FCFAEB\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;width:42%;font-weight:bold\"\u003eTurnoverball mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSingle-point connection using a compatible B\u0026amp;W Turnoverball underbed receiver.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;width:42%;font-weight:bold\"\u003eAdjustable geometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003ePivot arms offer height and positioning adjustments with the appropriate coupler.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FCFAEB\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;width:42%;font-weight:bold\"\u003eRemovable base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eBase can be removed to restore usable truck-bed space when the hitch is not needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;width:42%;font-weight:bold\"\u003eProtective finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eHeavy steel assembly with medium-gray powder coat.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;border-bottom:2px solid #C20507;padding-bottom:7px;margin:22px 0 12px\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FCFAEB\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;width:42%;font-weight:bold\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eB\u0026amp;W Trailer Hitches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;width:42%;font-weight:bold\"\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eRVB3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FCFAEB\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;width:42%;font-weight:bold\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eCompanion replacement base only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;width:42%;font-weight:bold\"\u003eComplete hitch reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eRVK3500 (base RVB3500 + coupler RVC3006)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FCFAEB\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;width:42%;font-weight:bold\"\u003eMounting system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eB\u0026amp;W Turnoverball underbed gooseneck hitch receiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;width:42%;font-weight:bold\"\u003eGross trailer weight rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e20,000 lb (with compatible complete hitch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FCFAEB\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;width:42%;font-weight:bold\"\u003eVertical load rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e5,000 lb (with compatible complete hitch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;width:42%;font-weight:bold\"\u003eAdjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eThree hitch-height settings; adjustable pivot arm positioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FCFAEB\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;width:42%;font-weight:bold\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eMedium gray powder-coated steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;width:42%;font-weight:bold\"\u003eOEM pickup puck compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eNot designed for factory four-puck receivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;border-bottom:2px solid #C20507;padding-bottom:7px;margin:22px 0 12px\"\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2B2B2B;color:#fff\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left\"\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#FCFAEB\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eB\u0026amp;W Companion replacement base – RVB3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Companion coupler\/head (RVC3006), complete RVK3500 hitch, or truck-side Turnoverball gooseneck mounting system. Verify the included base hardware against the manufacturer packing list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;border-bottom:2px solid #C20507;padding-bottom:7px;margin:22px 0 12px\"\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm the truck is already equipped with a compatible B\u0026amp;W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch before purchasing this base. Fitment depends on the installed receiver system rather than the truck model year alone. Follow the current B\u0026amp;W RVK3500 installation instructions for base attachment, latch engagement, draw-down bolt torque, and coupler installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 20,000-lb trailer and 5,000-lb vertical load ratings do not increase vehicle towing or payload capacity. The lowest rated component governs the combination. Check bed and cab clearance before towing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FCFAEB;border-left:4px solid #C20507;padding:13px 15px;margin:18px 0;font-size:13px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR\u0026amp;P Service Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the existing base model number and the type of truck-bed mount before ordering. RVB3500 is a Turnoverball base; OEM puck-compatible Companion bases use different part numbers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#C20507;color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:16px;margin-top:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeed Help Confirming Fitment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCall \u003ca href=\"tel:+18153573292\" style=\"color:#fff;font-weight:bold\"\u003e815-357-3292\u003c\/a\u003e with your existing hitch and mounting-system details.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2B2B2B;color:#eee;text-align:center;font-size:12px;padding:13px\"\u003eThank You For Choosing R\u0026amp;P Carriages As Your Online Shopping Source!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"B\u0026W Trailer Hitches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60399196832030,"sku":"BWRVB3500","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2659\/6148\/files\/s-l960_2b8be5b1-d116-4d08-8f33-5c688b604b17.webp?v=1792603020","url":"https:\/\/needatrailerpart.com\/products\/b-w-companion-rvb3500-20k-fifth-wheel-hitch-replacement-base","provider":"Need a Trailer Part","version":"1.0","type":"link"}