Will B&W Patriot Head Fit Companion Base for 2017 Ford F-350 with OEM Puck System
Question:
I currently have the Patriot by B and W 18K out of a 2012 ford. Ive since purchased a 2017 F350 and Im trying to figure out if the top from the Patriot will fit the BWRVB3300 base? Thank you in advance.
asked by: Scott P
Expert Reply:
While the Patriot and Companion are very similar looking, unfortunately they are different enough that the head units aren't interchangeable. We have confirmed this with B&W on a few different occasions.
If your 2017 Ford F-350 has the OEM puck system and you would like to stick with a B&W 5th wheel hitch (which I highly recommend) then you need the entire Companion # BWRVK3300 as opposed to just the base # BWRVB3300 that you referenced.
Please note that if you have a short bed we recommend using the sliding version of the Companion, part # BWRVK3370, to ensure that you have enough trailer to truck cab clearance during tight turns.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 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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Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Legs
- Companion
- B and W
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