Comparing Patriot Slider and Companion Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2017 Ford F-350
Question:
Jameson, I am trying to decide between the BandW Companion with underbed kit or the Patriot with the bed rails. I know you like the under bed kit for the clear bed but in terms of towing nose and clunky will I notice much differences between these to hitches. I will be installing the mounting kit myself and believe the top bed rails will be easier to install. I appreciate your help. Thanks
asked by: Brad
Expert Reply:
The Patriot Slider part # BWRVK3270 might be a bit more noisy than the Companion slider part # BWRVK3400 due to the increased number of mounting points, 4 at the corners vs. 1 in the center. Probably not that noticeable and certainly not something that's been reported.
The Companion requires a turnoverball hitch part # BWGNRK1116 for your truck which wouldn't really be much more difficult than installing a custom above bed rail kit like the Reese # RP50074-58. It's basically a very similar type of install.
I attached an install video for the Companion/Turnoverball rail kit for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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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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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 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
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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