How to Use the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch on a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500
Question:
I have the Companion and I am buying a new truck and have to go to the Patriot because the new truck is a short box and I may have to use the wedge that is on the Reese Revolution My new truck is a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 short box
asked by: Doug
Expert Reply:
In order to use the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3200 16,000 lbs or part # BWRVK3255 18,000 lbs on your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, I recommend using the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part # RP50064-58 as long as you do not have the MagneRide suspension. This kit is a custom fit so no drilling into the frame will be required.
Since you will be using the B&W Patriot with the Reese Sidewinder you will also want to use the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge part # SWW-06.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- 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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5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- B and W 5th Wheel
- 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
more information >
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