B and W Fifth Wheel - Fixed Fifth Wheel - BWRVK3255 Review Video

In regards to fifth-wheel hitches, there are a number of jaw types. A slide bar jaw is found on the less expensive hitches, such as the Pro Series #PS30129. This type of jaw is a secure one for your trailer but you will notice some king pin noise…

The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish #C16400-204 will give you the industry standard rail spacing to fit most 5th wheel hitches. The standard rail slots most often use are 22 inches from front rail to rear…

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…

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…

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.…

The Demco Recon Slider 5th Wheel Hitch part #DM72MV that you referenced weighs 179 lbs.

The Curt A20 fifth wheel hitch part #C16140 is similar to the Q20 but has an upgraded head design so it's the better choice. Also the A20 has a limited lifetime warranty and the Q20 has a 10 year warranty for the head. If your trailer has a…

The B and W Slider hitch that will fit the Reese fifth wheel rails you have installed in your truck bed is the B and W Patriot part #BWRVK3270 which is a confirmed fit and designed for that style of fifth wheel rail.

That is an excellent question and I agree that sometimes terms like this can be a bit confusing. Even though the king pin does connect to the jaws of the 5th wheel hitch, when you take your measurements it is much easier to go from the ground to the…

The distance between the rails should be center to center 22" (pictured below). This rail spacing is considered industry standard. I've attached the installation video for the custom fit B&W rails #BWRVK2401 to help you with the…

The king pin and capture jaws of the hitch should be right over the top of your rear axle or slightly in front of it. Since you already have rails installed, the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs #BWRVK3255 will be an…

We recommend having at least 6 inches of clearance between the overhang of a 5th Wheel trailer and the top of the truck's bed rails. Maintaining this space can be a bit harder with a lifted truck but there are certainly ways to try and adjust for…