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This 5th-wheel hitch is built for real towing work with a 16,000-lb gross towing weight and a 4,000-lb vertical load limit. The thick steel base and 3/4" dual jaws form a solid, consistent connection between truck and trailer. Whether you’re heading across a few states or just pulling down the highway, you’ll feel the stability of a hitch meant to stay quiet and locked in mile after mile. The gray powder coat helps resist corrosion to keep it looking clean and ready for the long haul.
The dual-jaw design wraps the trailer’s king pin with full 360-degree contact for a tight, stable hold. That means less rattle, fewer jolts, and a quieter ride compared to slide-bar systems. The fully articulating head works front to back and side to side to move naturally with the trailer, keeping everything smooth and steady even over rougher roads. Polyurethane bushings between the pivot arms absorb vibration so you don’t feel the harsh feedback through your truck.
The cam-action handle makes coupling and uncoupling simple—even when terrain isn’t level. You can release the jaws without fighting binding pressure; if the jaws stay closed under load, just pull forward slightly and they open right up. It’s held in place by a pin and clip while you tow, or you can use a padlock (sold separately) for added security. It’s one of those smart touches that saves time every trip.
Getting your trailer level and maintaining cab clearance is easy thanks to adjustable pivot arms that can be mounted in different positions on the base. You have 4 height settings between 16" and 19" plus about 4" of front-to-back adjustment to fine-tune how it sits in your bed. Once dialed in, it stays solidly planted for predictable handling every time you hook up.
The head of this hitch rides on durable polyurethane bushings that keep metal parts from clanking together as you drive. This setup helps reduce chucking and vibration so both truck and trailer feel more connected. It’s the kind of refinement you notice not just when towing heavy but also in how much quieter and more relaxed every trip feels.

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

Dude D.
4/5/2023
Been working great. No issues at all. Thanks again.

Jenny N.
12/21/2021
I believe that the trailer may be on uneven terrain or there remains too much pressure from the trailer that is keeping the jaws closed. Readjusting the landing gear can relieve the pressure enough to allow the jaws to open. Use the safety pin to lock the handle in the open position and when you are sure that the landing gear will support the trailer, move the truck forward to release the jaws from the kingpin. The jaws will always open when the pressure of the trailer is taken off the coupler as the truck pulls away.

Scott L.
7/10/2018
After having this hitch for a year and towing my 34ft 5th wheel for thousands of miles, I would 100 recommend this hitch for anyone considering it. It is solid, quiet, and made and backed by American workers.

James R.
2/3/2018
It is working great, No problems what so ever..

Alric
4/6/2019
Outstanding, it is a great hitch and guilt when maneuvering.
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Sean C.
9/10/2018
The hitch has been flawless. I have nothing bad to say about it. Does what it should without any issue.