Should Trailer with 12k Dry Weight Use 16k or 18k B and W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch

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I have a 5th Wheel, 12k dry, 15k loaded, is a BandW 16k patriot enough or should I consider the 18k?

asked by: Jeff S

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As long as your trailer won't weigh more than 16,000 lbs when fully loaded the B and W Patriot hitch part # BWRVK3200 would work great. If the trailer would weigh between 16k and 18k the higher rated part # BWRVK3255 would be what you'd need. There's also no downside (aside from maybe price) to going with the higher rated hitch even if it's not necessarily needed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

I have a solution for you, but the Rear View Safety Backup Camera #RVS-917619P is a universal fit item is not designed to be a replacement for your existing 3rd brake light, so it may not be the best solution. Although it won't replace your 3rd…

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Answer 4

The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3200 you referenced weighs 146 lbs. This hitch also has a 16,000 lb capacity. I attached a review video for more info on it as well.

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From what I was able to find, your Lil' Rocker hitch used industry standard rails. In theory you would be able to use any 5th wheel hitch that mounts to industry standard rails like the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3255. I do…

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Answer 6

The B and W Patriot 16k hitch part #BWRVK3200 you referenced is an excellent choice for you as B and W fifth wheel hitches are known to offer the smoothest and quietest ride quality when towing compared to everything else out there. This is primarily…

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The B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 fits in industry standard above the bed rails the same as your Husky hitch so it will fit the same rails. If you never needed to use the slider then you should still have clearance using this hitch as well. It can…

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Answer 8

The three 5th wheel hitches that you are inquiring about are the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs, part #C16245 Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs, part #C16265 Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw…

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Answer 9

The Pace Edwards Switchblade part #311-SWD7936 would be a great option and what I would recommend for your 2020 Ram 3500 long bed. This is a retractable cover will easily cover your fifth wheel hitch when not in use and give you complete access to it…

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Answer 10

The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #BWRVK3200, Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16120, and Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #RP30047 all have fully articulating hitch heads so there won't be much of a difference in…

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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