The GNRC800 is the genuine B&W Companion center section -- the heart of the Companion 5th wheel hitch system. Whether you are replacing a worn or damaged center section, upgrading your existing Companion setup, or building a complete hitch on a new truck bed rail kit you already own, this is the OEM-quality assembly that B&W designs every other Companion component around. Sold as the center section only; compatible with B&W standard Companion rail kits sold separately.
The B&W Companion is one of the most respected 5th wheel hitches in the North American towable RV market, and for good reason. Its sliding, self-lubricating head design reduces pin box stress, eliminates the need for a slider hitch in most short-bed truck applications, and delivers a noticeably smoother ride for full-timers and weekend warriors alike. The GNRC800 center section is the removable coupling head assembly that does all of that work.
Because B&W engineered the Companion as a modular system, you do not have to buy an entirely new hitch when the center section is the only component that needs attention. The GNRC800 drops into any standard Companion rail kit, locks in place with the same quick-release mechanism owners are already familiar with, and restores full towing function without a bed-rail swap or a trip to a dealership.
Installs into any standard B&W Companion rail kit. No drilling, no re-wiring, no new mounting hardware required when rails are already in the truck.
The Companion sliding head uses a maintenance-friendly self-lubricating pivot, reducing friction on the king pin and minimizing side-load transfer to the truck bed.
The sliding action of the Companion center section provides the clearance needed for most short-bed trucks to tow standard 5th wheel trailers without a separate truck-bed slider kit.
Made in Humboldt, Kansas. Heavy-gauge steel construction with durable powder coat finish. Backed by B&W's reputation for American-made towing products.
B&W sells the Companion hitch system in two ways: as a complete kit (center section plus truck-specific rail kit bundled together), and as individual components for owners who already have rails installed. The GNRC800 is the standalone center section -- it is the same core head assembly found inside the full Companion hitch kits. If you already have a set of B&W Companion rails in your truck bed and need only the coupling head, the GNRC800 is the correct replacement part.
This part is also the right choice if you are purchasing a truck that came with Companion rails from a previous owner but is missing the center section, or if you are setting up a second truck to share one set of rails with the center section you move between vehicles.
The GNRC800 center section is designed to work with B&W's standard Companion rail kits. B&W offers truck-specific rail kits for a wide range of popular 5th wheel tow vehicles, including:
Always verify that your existing rail kit is a B&W Companion-series rail (not a Turnoverball or fifth wheel adapter rail) before ordering. The GNRC800 center section is not compatible with non-Companion mounting rail systems.
Installing the GNRC800 into an existing set of Companion rails is straightforward. The center section slides into the front and rear cross bars of the rail kit, and a pair of locking levers -- the same ones used during every hookup and unhookup -- secure it in position. No special tools are needed for the center section installation itself. If you are also installing a new rail kit at the same time, standard hand tools and a torque wrench are sufficient for the bed-rail mounting hardware.
The B&W Companion center section is designed for standard SAE 5th wheel king pins (2-inch king pin diameter) as used on the vast majority of North American 5th wheel trailers -- including travel trailers, toy haulers, and fifth wheel RVs from manufacturers such as Keystone, Forest River, Grand Design, Heartland, Jayco, Alliance, and others. It is not designed for gooseneck ball couplers.