Is the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Hard to Put Together

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How difficult are these assemble for a common man that’s not real mechanical? I already have rails installed for it.

asked by: Edward L

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3255 is very easy to put together. In fact, I have created a video showing exactly how this is done which you can view below.

Please note, you will need a torque wrench for this install, if you don't have one we do carry a great cost effective option in the Powerbuilt Beam-Type Torque Wrench part # ALL644044.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I recommend using a Lube Plate #16721 over covering the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550043 in Grease #L74FR. The lube plate is much cleaner and you will not have to constantly clean off the dirt and apply new grease over time.

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Answer 2

Hey Brad, The wire torsion spring you're needing for your B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3255 can be picked up directly from B&W. IF you give them a call they'll be more than happy to ship you one.

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Answer 3

The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, #BWRVK3255 is compatible with all industry-standard, above-bed rails (ISR). While there are exceptions, most all base rails manufactured in recent years are made to what is now referred to as Industry…

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It's actually the fifth wheel hitch that makes the biggest impact on chucking when fifth wheel towing. If it's a pivoting pin box like you mentioned it can also be from using the universal wedge instead of one custom fit for the hitch and pin…

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The B and W fifth wheel hitches are the only ones that allow you to adjust the head position slightly forward and back. So since you have a set of standard rails you would need to go with another Patriot hitch if that's a feature you are wanting…

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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 industry…

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Answer 7

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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Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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 11

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Answer 12

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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