Why Won't B&W Patriot Slider Fit with Demco Puck Adapter Kit on a 2020 GMC Sierra 3500
Question:
Why does the BandW not work with this? Do you have a solution?
asked by: Craig N
Expert Reply:
The center section of the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270 makes contact with the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # DM6333 handles and so it cannot seat properly in the mounting position.
Currently (May 2020) there are no other base rail adapters that will work so I recommend upgrading to the B&W Companion # BWRVK3775 which mounts directly to your puck system.
The only other way to make this work is for you to swap out the base of your Patriot so it's the stationary version, purchase the adapter rail kit, and also upgrade the pin box on your trailer so that it rotates at the turret like a Sidewinder to ensure you have enough turning clearance. I think we can both agree that upgrading your 5th wheel hitch is much less of a headache.
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 OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 21K
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- Demco
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