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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

Part Numbers: BWRVK3270,BWRVK2401

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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
part number: BWRVK3270

The built-in slider on this sturdy 5th-wheel hitch helps eliminate clearance concerns during slow-speed turns. Dual jaws offer a secure connection. Durable polyurethane bushings limit rattle and vibration. Rails sold separately.

Features:

  • 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
  • Built-in slider provides clearance required for your short-bed pickup to turn safely at slow speeds
  • 3/4" Thick dual jaws provide 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact
    • Less rattle and more security than slide-bar jaws
  • Cam-action latching handle helps prevent binding
    • Simple to release, even on unlevel terrain
    • Lockable to secure trailer to hitch - padlock sold separately
  • Fully articulating head eases hookup and helps to limit chucking
    • Pivots front-to-back and side-to-side
  • 3 Height settings to fit your application
  • Quiet, rattle-free ride with polyurethane bushings
  • Gray powder coated steel is corrosion resistant
  • Base rails and installation kit
    • Compatible with industry-standard, above-bed rails - B&W, Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Pro Series, Reese, and Valley
    • Simplify installation with a semi-custom bracket kit (not available for all applications)
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Gross towing weight: 18,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 4,500 lbs
  • Hitch height: 17" - 19"
  • Travel: 12" front to back
  • Footprint: 31-3/4" wide x 33-1/2" deep
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Note: Due to the size of this item, it ships via truck freight.


Quiet, Secure Ride

The 3/4" thick jaw on the Patriot is precision machined to provide a tight, sturdy connection. And unlike slide-bar models, the rounded 2-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping around your trailer's king pin, resulting in easier hookup and a safer, quieter ride.


In addition to the sturdy jaw, the Patriot has durable polyurethane bushings built in to provide a smoother, more comfortable towing experience. These bushings sit on top of the pivot arms that support the fifth-wheel head. Because the head is resting on padded area, it is able to pivot without clanking. The ability of the head to pivot - both front to back and side to side - along with the trailer also helps to limit the chucking that may occur with a more static hitch.


Non-Binding Latch Handle

The dual jaw on the Patriot is operated by a simple-to-use cam-action handle. This handle allows you to quickly and easily release the jaws on the hitch, even if you are on uneven terrain. If any binding does occur between your truck and trailer, the jaws may remain closed after you move the handle to the open position. But because the handle is unlatched, there is nothing keeping the jaws closed except for the binding pressure. Therefore, simply driving your truck forward will be enough to force the jaws to open.


The cam-action handle is held in the closed position with the included pin and clip. For extra security, you can replace the pin with a sturdy padlock. The shackle on the lock you choose should have a diameter of 5/16", height of 3", and a width of 2-1/4".


Easily Adjustable Design

The B&W Patriot can be adjusted up and down for optimal positioning. As a result, this hitch can easily accommodate the height of your trailer.


Built-In Slider

Most often used on trucks with 6' beds, a slider helps to eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns. When you are towing a fifth-wheel trailer, your hitch must be situated on the cab side of your truck's rear axle. However, at slow speeds you can use a slider to slide the fifth-wheel hitch (and the trailer) toward your truck's tailgate and past the rear axle, creating enough space between the cab of your truck and the trailer to permit less-restricted turning.


The slider that is built into the base of the Patriot allows for 12" of fore and aft travel to give you the clearance you need.



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B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
part number: BWRVK2401

Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed with this kit. Custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch. Brackets, 10-bolt base rails, and necessary hardware included.

Features:

  • Installation kit lets you mount your 5th-wheel trailer hitch in the bed of your truck
  • Mounting brackets install beneath truck bed to provide attachment points for above-bed base rails
  • Base rails provide necessary mounting points for 5th-wheel hitch
  • Custom-fit brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame
    • Minimizes drilling and measuring
    • Reduces installation time
    • Avoids known obstacles along your truck's frame
  • Compatible with B&W Patriot, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed 5th-wheel hitches
  • Sturdy, powder coated steel resists corrosion
  • 2 Base rails, custom brackets, and hardware included
  • Made in the USA
  • Limited lifetime warranty


RVR2401 B and W Custom Mounting Brackets for Patriot Fifth Wheel Above Bed Base Rails

RVR3210 Universal Above Bed Base Rails for B and W Patriot Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches

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The built-in slider on this sturdy 5th-wheel hitch helps eliminate clearance concerns during slow-speed turns. Dual jaws offer a secure connection. Durable polyurethane bushings limit rattle and vibration. Rails sold separately. Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed with this kit. Custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch. Brackets, 10-bolt base rails, and necessary hardware included.

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  • Compatible Puck Adapter B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch
  • The B&W Patriot Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch, part # BWRVK3270 is NOT compatible with the Reese # RP30156 puck adapter, you'll want to use the Demco # DM6175, which is compatible. If you don't have a 7-way in your truck bed, you can install one using part # 50-97-410-010. I've linked to some product videos for the products mentioned above
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  • Is The B&W Patriot W/ Slider Base Compatible With The Curt Adapter Rails # C88KR (16027)
  • Hey Ronnie, The crossbeam of the slider base on the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3270 unfortunately sits too low and fights for the same space as the handles/side mounting plates of the Curt Rail Adapter # C88KR (16027) so they would not be compatible together. The Patriot slider unfortunately isn't compatible with any puck-to-rail adapter on the market currently. You would need to switch to the Companion OEM # BWRVK3775 which would have the correct mounting points
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  • Comparing the B&W Patriot and Demco Hijacker AutoSlide Sliding 5th Wheel Hitches
  • We do not offer the Pullrite brand but in my research it does appear to compare to our Demco Hijacker AutoSlide like # DM8550024. Both the B&W and Demco 5th wheel hitches are great for the short bed user. What will make the difference is the clearance needed by the user to have adequate turning clearance. For me personally also effort. I have personally had to slide the B&W 5th wheel hitch # BWRVK3270 and it was by far one of the easiest, by a landslide, since the unit was built
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  • Will B&W Patriot 18k Slider Cause Tailgate Interference
  • The clearance issue you mentioned is basically unheard of. The 12 inches of sliding clearance that the B and W Patriot Slider part # BWRVK3270 provides is a very standard amount of clearance and does not have reputation of causing tailgate interference at all. Especially on a longer short bed truck like yours that is 6-1/2 feet long. This works well on short bed trucks that are also 6 feet long too.
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  • Where is Height Range of B and W Patriot Slider Hitch Measured From
  • Hey Jerry, the height range of the B and W Patriot Slider part # BWRVK3270 is measured from the top of your fifth wheel rails to the top of the hitch's head. The range for this hitch is 17-19 inches. If that doesn't work for you what would be your ideal height range?
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  • Adapting Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch to 2025 GMC 3500 With OEM Prep Package
  • Hi Bob; is your Patriot the slider # BWRVK3270 you looked at or the fixed # BWRVK3255? I know you said fixed mount hitch but since you looked at the slider I want to be sure. If it is the fixed hitch you can use the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch # C88KR. If it is the slider there are no adapters available that will allow you to use it with your new 2025 Sierra 3500. The design of the Patriot slider doesn't have enough clearance for it to work with an adapter. The only option
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  • Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a Ram with Factory Puck System
  • Are you referring to the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider part # BWRVK3270? If so then no because it is designed to attach to above bed base rails, you would want to use the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3670 which is designed for a Ram with the factory puck system. I have attached a review video for you to show this.
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  • Why Is 5th Wheel Trailer Clunking When Starting/Stopping with B&W Companion and MORryde Pin Box
  • The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3700 is perfectly compatible with cushioned pin boxes like your MORryde RP072-1621HD, so the clunking you're experiencing isn't related to the two components being incompatible. With that being said, the Companion 5th Wheel Hitches feature one of the nicest jaw designed on the market, so this clunking during starts and stops isn't exactly normal, either. One thing I might check first is that the brakes are engaging properly on the
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  • Tonneau Cover For 2021 Ram 2500 With 6-1/2 Foot Bed For Use With B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch
  • A folding tonneau cover is likely to interfere with your B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270, but there is a tonneau that will work for your 2021 Ram 2500 with a 6'4" bed that will give you exactly what you need, which is the Revolver from BAKFlip. The correct fit for your truck is the following: - BAK Revolver X4s Hard Tonneau Cover # BAK64ZR The Revolver X4s # BAK64ZR is a hybrid cover which means it is a hard cover with aluminum slats, but also rolls up so you get the convenience of being
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  • Can B and W Patriot Fifth Wheel Hitch Be Used in Bed of 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  • Yes, you can install the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3270 in the bed of your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as long as you install a set of fifth wheel rails in the bed of your truck like the Reese custom install kit part # RP50064-58. This rail kit is custom fit to your truck so it will install easy and also provides a set of fifth wheel rails that are compatible with this hitch.
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  • Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for 2017 Nissan Titan XD With Factory Gooseneck and Demco Adapter
  • There are some great hitches that will work with the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Nissan Titan XD OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # DM6200, but we have confirmed with Demco that the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270 will not fit the adapter. Instead, I recommend either the Demco Hijacker or Curt A-Series: - Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider - 18,000 lbs # DM8550034 - Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider - 16,000 lbs # C16521 or Curt A20 - 20,000 lbs #
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  • Do the Slider Rods on the B&W Patriot Slider # BWRVK3270 Need to be Lubricated
  • I spoke with my contact at B&W who confirmed that the slider rods on the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3270 do need to be lubricated after they are clean. You will also want to lubricate the top surface of the coupler, grease the saddle, and grease the jaws as per the Helpful Tips section in your instructions.
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  • Will the B&W Patriot Install in My 2023 Ford F-250 Puck System,
  • Hello Jeff, I looked up Ford's SKU LC3Z19F503A, I see that it is the Gooseneck ball kit for your OEM Prep Package (Puck System). I do have a B&W Hitch that is going to sit in the Pucks (not on the Gooseball, please refer to image I attached) but it is not the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs # BWRVK3270. Instead you are going to want the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K # BWRVK3370, I
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  • How Can I Get A Replacement Wire Torsion Spring And Clip For B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch?
  • Thanks for reaching out, Mark. It sounds like you are looking for the wire torsion spring and clip for the B&W Patriot 5th wheel hitch. We do not offer this part individually, but you can get one directly from B&W. If you give them a call they can send you one.
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  • Can a Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used With a Short Bed 2019 GMC Sierra 3500
  • I do not, Ed. But what I can tell you is that if you don't have a rotating pin box that you need a sliding 5th wheel in order to get the clearance needed for 90 degree turns. If you don't use a sliding hitch, and you don't have a rotating pin box, then your 5th wheel is almost certainly going to hit your truck's cab. If you're looking for suggestions, the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3270 with the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer
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  • Does B and W Patriot Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit Same Rails as Reese Hitch
  • Hey Chris, yes the B and W Patriot Slider part # BWRVK3270 that you referenced does fit the same rails you have now that your Reese hitch fits. This hitch was designed to fit industry standard fifth wheel rails which you currently have.
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  • Does Truck with 6-1/2 Foot Bed Need a Slider Hitch
  • Beds shorter than 8 foot do commonly need a slider hitch David, but a lot of modern fifth wheel trailers are now made with tapered noses to help and in a lot of cases a slider isn't required. So if the trailer you plan to tow has a tapered nose and an extended pin box that sticks out past the nose of it you'd be ok with a fixed hitch like the B and W Patriot part # BWRVK3200. Otherwise a slider hitch like the part # BWRVK3270 that you referenced would be needed.
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  • How Much Does B&W Companion With Slider Weigh
  • The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3775 weighs 251 lbs fully assembled. The base # BWRVB3775 is 181 lbs and the head # BWRVC3006 is 70 lbs. This is confirmed to fit your 2024 Silverado 2500 with the prep package.
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  • Fifth Wheel Rail Kit for Using B and W Patriot Slider in Bed of 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
  • To use a B and W Patriot Slider fifth wheel hitch part # BWRVK3270 in your 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed the correct rail kit is the part # BWRVK2605.
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  • Would It Be Safe To Haul a 7,600LB 5TH Wheel With a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 Extended Cab?
  • According to the owners manual for your 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 extended cab with the automatic transmission it carries either a maximum trailer weight of 7,800lbs or 8,800lbs depending on the axle gear ratio. If you have 3.73 gears it is rated for up to 7,800lbs of trailer weight or 13,000lbs combined for truck and trailer. If you have the 4.10 gears it is rated for up to 8,800lbs of trailer weight or 14,000lbs combined for the truck and trailer. Personally even for short trips I would
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  • Recommended Base Rail Kit Compatibility with 2015 Ford F-250 6-3/4 Bed and Air Lift Air Springs
  • The B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2401 is a confirmed fit for your 2015 Ford F-250 with 6-3/4 foot bed. It will fit with your air spring currently on your truck. I've attached a customer photo of a similar combination to assist.
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  • B and W Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2015 Ford F-350 for Patriot Hitch
  • B and W does not offer just the bracket kits of their fifth wheel rail kits so you'd need to go with the B and W Custom Rail Kit part # BWRVK2401 for your 2015 Ford F-350 short bed. Since you have a short bed truck hopefully you have the slider Patriot part # BWRVK3270 so that you have enough clearance to make tight turns.
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  • Can PullRite SuperGlide Mount to B&W 5th Wheel Base Rails
  • Hi H.L. There isn't actually a specific weight capacity for any 5th wheel base rail kit, including the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # BWRVK2401 that fits your 2016 Ford F-250. Base rails are designed to meet the tow capacity of the vehicle and hitch, so those are always the limiting factor. As for the hitch, so long as your PullRite SuperGlide 2300 is an ISR series - which stands for "Industry Standard Rails", it will work with the # BWRVK2401.
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  • Tools Needed to Install B&W Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit # BWRVK2401
  • When installing the B&W Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit # BWRVK2401 on your 2011 Ford F-250, you will want to have the following items on hand: Impact wrench or ratchet with 15/16 inch and 3/4 inch sockets 15/16 inch and 3/4 inch box end wrench A drill and 1/8 inch and 9/16 inch drill bits Along with these particular tools, you will want a hammer, flashlight, tape measure, eye protection, torque wrench and a center punch. I have attached an installation video on a 2014
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  • Does B and W Fifth Wheel Rail Kit part # BWRVK2401 Work With RBW Lil Rock 15k Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • The B and W Fifth Wheel install kit part # BWRVK2401 that you referenced provides a set of rails that are compatible with the RBW Lil Rocker 15k fifth wheel hitches like what you mentioned.
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  • B&W 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Custom Base Rails and Install Kit for 2011 GMC Sierra 2500
  • The B&W install kit for fifth wheel hitches that fits your 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 is # BWRVK2506. The # BWRVK2401 install kit you looked at is for Ford trucks.
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  • Will Air Bags for 2016 Ford F-250 Work with B&W Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit
  • I do have an option for you but air bags like the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs part # F2703 won't work with the B&W Custom Installation Kit part # BWRVK2401 on a 2016 Ford F-250. The holes for the air bags line up with holes in the bracket on the driver side but not the passenger side. Therefore, you'll have to go with anther option like the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit part # RAS3611-SLHD.
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  • Will Airbags Work with Fifth Wheel rails on my 2016 Ford F-250
  • I have a good solution for you however the Husky Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitchespart # HT31408-686 is not going to work with airbags. Instead you want to use the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part # BWRVK2401 and the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs Rear Axle part # F2597 that offer 5,000 lbs. of leveling capability or Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle part # F2703
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  • B&W Base Rail Kit for Using 18K Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch on a 2019 Chevy Silverado
  • The B&W base rail kit that you would have installed on your 2012 Ford F-250 is either the Custom # BWRVK2401 or the Universal # BWRVR3200. The base rails for your older Ford are different than what they need for the new 2019 Chevy Silverado but they will still be able to utilize a Patriot 18K part # BWRVK3255 or part # BWRVK3270 using one of the following base rail kits (depending on what model Silverado they have): Silverado 1500 LD - # BWRVK2503 Silverado 1500 - # BWRVK2504 Silverado
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  • What Fifth Wheel Hitch Fits The Demco SL34 Base Rails?
  • The Demco SL 34 base rails will work only with the Demco SL Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches like the 6076SL-16K or 6076SL-21K. The Demco SL series hitches are unfortunately no longer available. We recommend replacing them with Industry standard rails, like the # BWRVK2401, which is custom fitted for a 2016 F-350 with a 6-3/4' bed. This will work with virtually any fifth wheel hitch made for industry standard rails.
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  • 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Rails and Brackets for 2015 Ford F-250 with RBW Hitch
  • We have fifth wheel hitch brackets and rails to fit your 2015 Ford F-250 but not RBW specifically. RBW is actually out of business. If your hitch uses industry standard rails like in the picture I attached, then you can use rails from other manufacturers with your RBW hitch. The B&W custom kit, part # BWRVK2401, is great option that fits your truck. Since they're custom fit there's less drilling into the truck because the brackets mount into existing holes in the truck's frame. I've
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  • What Rail Kit Do I Need to Install a B&W Patriot 5th Wheel on My 2015 Ford F-250
  • The part needed to install a B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider, # BWRVK3270, is the B&W Custom Rails and Installation Kit is # BWRVK2401. This kit will include all rails, brackets and all the hardware needed to install into your 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty. I also recommend getting # 41157 a 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug. This plug can be installed in the bed of the truck to simplify the hook up between your 5th wheel trailer and your tow vehicle.
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