The GNRC950 is the center section assembly for B&W's Companion fifth-wheel-to-gooseneck (GN) conversion hitch system. If your Companion head or receiver center needs replacement -- or you're building out a complete Companion GN setup -- this is the structural core that makes the whole system work. At 41.5 lbs and measuring 30.5 x 9 x 5 inches, it's a purpose-built, heavy-duty component engineered to B&W's exacting tolerances for safe, rattle-free gooseneck towing.
B&W Hitches built its reputation on the Companion series -- a family of fifth-wheel hitches that can convert between standard fifth-wheel pin-box use and gooseneck ball towing without removing the hitch from the truck bed. The GNRC950 center section is the key structural piece of the gooseneck-configured Companion: it houses the receiver mechanism that mates to a B&W turnover ball or gooseneck coupler setup, and it anchors to the truck bed rails via B&W's under-bed mounting hardware.
This is a genuine B&W replacement or service part, not an aftermarket substitute. If you've worn out a center section, need a spare for a second truck, or are assembling a complete Companion GN system from components, the GNRC950 is the correct part number for the gooseneck center unit.
OEM B&W Hitches part -- same steel and finish tolerances as the original Companion build. Not a pattern copy.
Designed to work within the B&W Companion fifth-wheel-to-gooseneck conversion platform, compatible with B&W turnover ball and under-bed rail setups.
Laser-cut, formed, and welded steel with a durable powder-coat finish resists corrosion and road debris during long-haul and off-highway towing.
B&W machines mating surfaces to tight tolerances -- the GNRC950 drops into the Companion rail system without play or shimming for a rattle-free connection.
The "GN Hitch Center" designation (as listed in the NTP catalog) refers to the center receiver body of the Companion GN hitch assembly. In a typical Companion GN installation:
If you previously purchased a Companion GN hitch as a bundle and only need to replace the center section body -- due to wear, damage, or a truck swap -- the GNRC950 is the correct service-part order.
The GNRC950 is specific to the B&W Companion gooseneck hitch platform. It is NOT a universal gooseneck ball mount and is NOT compatible with non-B&W rail systems or fifth-wheel hitch heads from other brands. Confirm your existing B&W hardware is part of the Companion GN series before ordering.
The GNRC950 center section is designed for installation by experienced RV and towing technicians familiar with the B&W Companion GN system. General steps include: