FAQ Travel Trailers Vs 5th Wheels Video

5th Wheel Trailer hitches like the B&W Patriot Sliding Hitch #BWRVK3270 do not require safety chains in any state like a Gooseneck or other style trailer would require. If you want to add chains you can use the Reese Safety Chain Kit with Clevis…

I have some good news for you. The B&W Patriot 5th wheel trailer hitch #BWRVK3270 fits in industry standard above the bed rails. If your rails have mounting slots on the tops that are spaced like those in the picture I have included then the…

Installing ta Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Pin Box like the #325-GH-8045 would not void the warranty of your camper, and Gen-Y makes some of the most durable parts on the market. I really like this as an alternative to…

It sounds like you could have a set of standard fifth wheel rails that most manufacturers use for their fifth wheel hitches to install into. The different manufacturers all make their own brand of rail kit, but they all have basically the same…

The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box part #GY58GR is primarily designed for long bed trucks. It's no different than a standard fifth wheel pin box in regards to the size. If you were using a fixed hitch and standard pin box before with…

The Lippert #LC27FR is currently the only kit we carry that will allow you to use the ramp door of your 2015 Forest River Stealth as a patio. The attachment points for the steel are not located on the top corners, so the rounded corners of your door…

Chucking will be reduced by switching from the Curt R16 to the Curt S20 Slider for E16, A16, and A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #C63DR. I'm not 100 percent sure what type of verification you were referring to specifically, but I can tell you that…

What I have always found odd about the GM rail kits is that they changed from 2019 to 2020 and the leg kits for the fifth wheel hitches had to change to fit. So what you have now is for the 2019 and older GM rail kits and will not work on your 2020.…

Personally I feel like the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550040 is the best option for your 2021 Nissan Titan towing a 2011 Forest River Rockwood 8265WS. The Autoslide will move back up to 22-1/2" when you turn to give you the…

The B&W Patriot slider fifth wheel hitch #BWRVK3270 that you referenced weighs a total of 220 lbs. While that is a lot of weight what's great about the B and W hitches is that they break down into smaller sections easily to help distribute…

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…

For all fifth wheel trailer hitches, lubrication is important to keep working parts in order and allow your fifth wheel hitch to turn properly. B and W recommends lubricating the top surface of your fifth wheel hitch coupler with automotive type…