Weight of B&W Patriot 16K 5th Wheel Hitch BWRVK3200

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Hi, I own a 2013 Ram 2500 Diesel with the 6 1/2 foot bed, Payload capacity is a concern for me and I want to make sure I stay within the legal GVWR limits of my vehicle. The truck weighs in around 7500lbs full of fuel without me or my wife. The GVWR is only 10,000lbs. This hitch looks very heavy duty which is good but I would like to know what is the total weight of the hitch assembly, fifth wheel and turnover ball assembly included. Moreover, is there any lighter options you guys may have that would fit my applications better? I am looking into purchasing fifth wheel but am not so much concerned with the need for a slider as the pin box on the fifth wheel rotates.

asked by: Nick

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If you intend to purchase a 5th wheel trailer that has a Revolution or Sidewinder pivoting pin box for use with your 2013 Ram 2500 short bed then you will not need a sliding-type hitch and can use a fixed hitch of your preference. However, the excellent B&W Companion 20K hitch # BWRVK3500-5W, which mounts using the gooseneck install kit # BWGNRK1313-5W, is not compatible with any type of pivoting pin box.

You are correct that B&W makes a serious product. Their 5th wheel hitches are produced completely in the USA and they feature design and materials quality that are largely unmatched. You can still use one of their hitches, just not the Companion.

A great B&W option for your truck is their 16K Patriot hitch # BWRVK3200 which mounts in your truck using their custom above-bed-rail install kit # BWRVK2605. This shares the build quality of the Companion but at a lower price and with more than enough capacity for your application. This hitch weighs approximately 140-lbs but the head unit can be removed from the pivot arms to make removal easier. The head alone weighs about 52-lbs.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Total weight for the B and W Patriot Slider hitch part #BWRVK3270 is 221 lbs. The slider base on it's own weighs 169 lbs and the head weighs 52 lbs.

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Answer 2

The base rails that come in the B&W Custom Installation Kit for your 2016 Chevy Silverado, part #BWRVK2506, have spacing that is 20-1/2 inches by 22 inches to meet the standard base. If you measure the center of the rear base rail hole to the…

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Answer 3

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…

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You're right on the money because yes, there is a 2502 rail kit from B&W. The B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #BWRVK2506 is exactly what you are looking for and will fit seamlessly in your 2018…

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Answer 5

The manufacturer only specifies a conventional trailer towing capacity for a 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500/2019 GMC Sierra 1500 which can range from 6,700 lbs to 12,200 lbs depending on options. The 5th wheel towing capacity is only available on the…

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If your B&W Companion hitch mounts into the 4 pucks in your truck bed, like with part #BWRVK3600, you can use custom wedge part #SWW-06. If your B&W Companion hitch uses a single post to mount in a gooseneck ball hole in your truck bed, as…

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Answer 7

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.…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 10

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 11

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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As long as the RBW Lil' Rocker mounts to industry standard base rails you'll need the Curt Adapter Rails #C29BR that fit in the OEM puck system on your 2019 Ram 2500 and give you a standard base rail connection. I'm attaching a photo…

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