Does the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter Work w/ a B&W Patriot Slider?
Question:
I have a 2021 f350 and a BandW patriot slider 18k. Will the adapter work with my hitch?
asked by: Eric
Expert Reply:
I really wish it did because we get these questions all the time. The B&W Patriot Slider item # BWRVK3270 won't work with the picture frame style adapters. It has to do with the spacing and also the height of the slider. The item # RP30156, and all of the similar designs from other competitors, won't let the hitch slide. We had one returned with a giant gouge in the steel. Another drawback to these type of adapters is they raise your hitch height almost 3" which pushes the nose of your trailer up.
The only solution I have for you is to upgrade to the B&W Companion item # BWRVK3370. This 5th wheel hitch is compatible with your 2021 F-350's factory puck system. It offers the same reliability of the Patriot.
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 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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Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter for Standard 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- Reese
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