Can B&W Patriot w/ Slider be Used with Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter
Question:
There are two QandAs in here that conflict concerning the fitment of these two items. So which one is correct? Will the BandW Patriot Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch work with the Curt X5 adapter?
asked by: Joe V
Expert Reply:
The Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter # 16310 referenced in your question is not flat at the center of the unit. The raised portion at the center of the adapter will indeed interfere with the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3270, preventing it from properly mounting into the slots.
I recommend instead going with the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3400-5W that will fit directly into your existing B&W Gooseneck Hitch. This will provide 12 inches of travel for the needed clearance during sharp turns and a 20,000 pound gross towing weight capacity.
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Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- CURT
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