rmalikone Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 I have a B&W Companion hitch in my F350 PSD DW Long Bed, problem is that I have to get into the bed to attach emergency break away and to lock jaws. I'm really not short at 5'8" but at 60 don't want to keep doing this. Ideas? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Have a fabricator extend the control arms and or have a stool or latter that will bring you closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 I use a small plastic folding stool. Folds flat and goes behind rear seat back when not needed. Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjriker Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 We have the same hitch. My husband bought a step that goes right over the truck wheel. Works great. http://www.etrailer.com/Accessory-Step/Heininger-Holdings/HE4040.html?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKEAjw7YWrBRCThIyogcGymQsSJAAmz_ndXjNfl-uGpFC-QhlLG7hbguiteNsNCRDxZsJIypO4DRoCpYXw_wcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 We have the same hitch. My husband bought a step that goes right over the truck wheel. Works great. http://www.etrailer.com/Accessory-Step/Heininger-Holdings/HE4040.html?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKEAjw7YWrBRCThIyogcGymQsSJAAmz_ndXjNfl-uGpFC-QhlLG7hbguiteNsNCRDxZsJIypO4DRoCpYXw_wcB I also considered this but realized that if you wanted/needed to reposition your truck before finished with it you would have to remove it and replace it after truck was moved. My little $15 stool just sits there by the truck until someone steps on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edatlanta Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 I got a single step Rubbermaid step stool at the Dollar Store for $0.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 We, too, used a step stool for reaching our Companion fifth wheel hitch (before we traded truck and fifth wheel for our current rig), similar to this one: http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/e-z-foldz-folding-step-stool-12-black/67053 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KodiakJack Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 I just step up on the rear tire and reach in for this task. Later, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 How about attaching a cable to hitch. Have a hook on both ends. Connect to camper last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmalikone Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 I have a 2 step ladder I use already, thought maybe someone had something better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 My suggestion is to have a cable with hooks on both ends. You can just leave the cable hooked up to truck, just tuck it away to the side or something. When you hook up camper the breakaway switch is easy to get to. Hook it up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 My suggestion is to have a cable with hooks on both ends. You can just leave the cable hooked up to truck, just tuck it away to the side or something. When you hook up camper the breakaway switch is easy to get to. Hook it up there. The breakaway switch is not the only item of interest the OP mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 I had actually forgot how difficult that can be since I got the hauler bed it's a non issue. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdognTimber Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 We have wheel to wheel step rail for just this reason My brother saw our wheel to wheel from the factory and has been searching for an after market wheel to wheel, everyone tells him it doesn't exist. I know they do from factory, but unsure in after market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 We used a step on the tire like previous posters had mentioned but you can extend the handle on the hitch to make it easier to reach. Then just change the location that you hook up the breakaway switch to an easier to reach location. We used a stake pocket on the bed side. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 If I remember correctly that B&M has a pin you have to pull out and reinsert also. Still got to get in bed. A Brinkley head would be easier. It has a spring loaded pin. A small chain or cable could be attached to it and a piece of pipe slipped over handle would do. Would have to change head though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 This is why I considered switching my truck to a flatbed. I still think that a flatbed is more useful and has fewer problems than the stock truck box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 We love ours. So much simpler. I can even see to back up. do get a trough for hitch though. They do make low height hitches also. A flat bed will always be higher than a factory box bed. Just keep this in mind and figure on a different hitch or a bed with a trough for yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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