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This hitch is rated for 18,000 lbs gross towing weight and a 4,500 lbs vertical load limit, giving you the strength to handle big fifth wheel trailers with confidence. The 3/4" thick dual jaws wrap the king pin for full 360-degree contact, creating a tight and secure connection that feels solid when you hit the road. You can depend on the heavy-duty steel construction and gray powder coat finish to hold up under long-haul use while resisting corrosion.
You’ll notice the difference when you tow—a smoother, quieter ride with less clanking and movement. The hitch uses polyurethane bushings above the pivot arms so the head can move naturally front-to-back and side-to-side without metal-on-metal contact. That flexibility helps cut down chucking and vibration through the truck and trailer, giving a calm, steady feel even on uneven pavement.
Hooking and unhooking stays simple thanks to the cam-action latching handle. It releases easily even if your truck and trailer aren’t perfectly level, so you don’t have to fight with stuck jaws. When closed, the handle locks in place using the included pin and clip, or you can add your own padlock for extra security. The design makes coupling and uncoupling quick, clean, and frustration-free wherever you park.
Getting level towing geometry is easy with four height settings from 16" to 19" and built-in front-to-back adjustment. The pivot arms mount in different fore or aft positions on the base so you can fine-tune trailer height and clearance. Once set up, the hitch sits firmly on base rails that provide solid mounting points in the truck bed for dependable towing stability trip after trip.
Alternate Instructions
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello, neighbors, this is Brad here at "etrailer," and today, we're taking a look at the BMW Patriot replacement head assembly for the Patriot fifth wheel. Now whether you're replacing a damaged head that you had on your Patriot, or you just wanna refresh what you currently have, or even if you have a bunch of trucks in the fleet, and don't wanna buy the whole assembly, you can simply swap this head back and forth to each vehicle, and having that replacement head is a great option. That way you're not having to buy the full fifth wheel kit. Now it's gonna have all the same functions as the previous Patriot head that you had. So you still have that locking jaw, you still have that nice handles to drop it in place. It goes around those urethane bushings, and overall, just a great head.
If you've ever used a Patriot before, you know right away that it's really great to use. It's super easy and it articulates enough. So even on unlevel ground hooking up or unhooking is no problem. And just as you did before to drop your new head on, it's gonna go on just like you had your previous fifth wheel. (metal clanking) Just right there.
Drop in place, pull your handle back, hook up to your kingpin, and you're ready to go. Now this is gonna be a perfect replacement for the 18K that we have here, as well as your sliding 18K and also the 16K. Now as you've probably seen before, BMW has that nice gray powder coat finish, and it feels durable and feels great. All the touchpoints are really nice on here. And your cam-actuating handle here is really nice for that jaw.
It's gonna cut down on rattling around as like your slide pin normally would. And it also has that nice security, the fact that it goes all the way around that kingpin. Now this is rated at 18,000 pounds, so again, it's a direct replacement for this one here. But if you have a 16,000 base, just because this is rated at 18,000, you're gonna want to go with that lower number just to stay safe. You also have that vertical limit or load of 4,500 pounds.
And that was a look at the BMW replacement head assembly for the Patriot fifth wheel.
Ratings & Reviews
John S.
11/3/2020
Still the greatest purchase. So easy and quick. Wouldnt even consider buying any other brand, will stay with B & W. Happy Campers!
David
3/7/2022
Great! I have used this product all of last year and it worked very well. I do remove it when I am not using it to tow the fifth wheel trailer. I did add a small piece of silicone material between the truck bed rails and the hitch itself to prevent the paint from being chipped and scratched.The thin piece of silicone also prevents any rattling or rubbing of metal to metal components in that area.The hitch and rails still look like new. I would recommend this product to anyone.
Frank P.
2/2/2022
Im still happy with this hitch, especially the two piece design which makes it more manageable to take in and out.
Clint S.
12/18/2023
Still enjoying the hitch and using it 8-10 times a year. I’ve begun using a smaller diameter pin in the handle so I no longer have difficulty with getting the pin out.
Susan
12/8/2022
We continue to enjoy the security and peace of mind while using this hitch. Love etrailer.
Brad V.
4/6/2020
product still works fine. Built strong and etrailer has been a go to place for truck and RV parts
Paul Y.
5/17/2019
1 year update: I absolutely love this hitch. My setup has never been tighter and quieter. Pretty sad when I hear the rattle of my truck box lid over anything that comes from the hitch. Very easy lock in and release. Very easy removal of the hitch head and base. I dont see me replacing this hitch anytime soon, after 1 year still as quiet as day one. Thank you etrailer!
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Zeke
1/19/2024
This 5th wheel hitch has been superb!! I deliver RV’s and relocate traveling nurses and doctors or people that want to relocate. I deliver across the country and I have been using this B&W for over 200k miles and it has worked flawlessly. I highly recommend it. It’s tried and true.