Are 20K-Rated B&W 5th Wheel Hitches Sufficient for 18,000-lb 5th Wheel Trailer
Question:
I just purchased a 18k lb fifth wheel rv. Will the BandW that’s rated for 20k lbs be sufficient? I know it’s 2k over the weight of the trailer, but didn’t know if I should jump up to the 24k hitch
asked by: Perry
Expert Reply:
If your new 5th wheel trailer's GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating), which is the very most it can weigh when fully loaded for the road, is 18,000-lbs then I would be comfortable using a B&W 20K hitch. Odds are that you will not be routinely loading the trailer to the absolute maximum weight.
If you were talking about another brand of hitch then I might urge you to step up to a higher-rated model, but the superb build quality of B&W 5th wheels such as # BWRVK3300 and # BWRVK3370 (the version made for the Ford factory prep kit) gives you a level of stability and durability you often just don't get with other brands.
B&W does all their fabrication in-house in their family-owned Kansas facility; their products are in the opinion of many the best available American-made 5th wheels. Good choice.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
more information >
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