How to Determine if Slider or Fixed Fifth Wheel Hitch is Needed to Tow a 2018 KZ Sportsmen 293RL
Question:
Will the slider be better or a fixed 5th wheel
asked by: Franklin
Expert Reply:
That's going to depend on the length of your truck bed whether you need a slider hitch or can use a fixed hitch. Short bed trucks will require a slider hitch so that you have enough clearance to make tight turns whereas a long bed truck won't require one.
So if you have a short bed truck you'd want the slider Patriot part # BWRVK3270 that you referenced or if you have a long bed you'd want the # BWRVK3255. If you need a set of fifth wheel rails for the bed of your truck email me back with the year/make/model of your truck and I'll recommend you the correct setup.
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
more information >
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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
more information >
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