Comparing the B&W Patriot 16K, Curt A16, and Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitches
Question:
The base rails I have now only have the 20.5" center to center slots but I want to use the Curt A16 so what are my options? 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 8’ bed
asked by: Larry M
Helpful Expert Reply:
The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3200, Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16120, and Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30047 all have fully articulating hitch heads so there won't be much of a difference in hitching/unhitching at an angle. I recommend the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16120 over the others for a few different reasons.
The first of which is that the A16 has 1" thick, dual interlocking jaws which will do a phenomenal job of reducing chucking. The second reason is that it has an easy one pin head removal system that allows you to remove/install the unit in two pieces. This then makes it possible for one person to remove/install the unit themselves.
The difference in price mostly has to do with the manufacturer and country of origin. The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch is the only one of the above options that are made in the USA so you can expect to pay more because of this. If you don't like the Curt A16 then this would be my next recommendation.
Please note that the B&W Patriot and Curt A16 5th wheel trailer hitches install on 29" centers (side to side) whereas the Reese 5th wheel trailer hitch installs on 20.5" centers (side to side) so you may need to check you rails.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Gloss Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall
- Reese
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Larry
4/11/2019
The base rails I have now only have the 20.5" center to center slots but I want to use the Curt A16 so what are my options? 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 8’ bed