Recommended Arm Position of B and W Patriot Fifth Wheel Hitch for Centering Hitch Over Axle
Published 10/06/2018
Question:
When the position of the the pivot arm is in the forward position , 2inch towards the tail gate which one puts the center over the rear truck axle. Could you tell me the forward ,2, 4inch which one of the positions the arm over the rear truck axle. I am trying to decide where to position the pivot arms. Thanks.
asked by: Mark
Expert Reply:
There are two horizontal positions that the B and W Patriot Slider part # BWRVK3270 can be in when installing in a set of fifth wheel rails. The forward-most position of the hitch head will get you the closest to the center between the rails. It will be 1/2 inch behind the centerline of between the fifth wheel rails. The other position will be 2-1/2 inches in front of the center line.
SInce typically fifth wheel rails are installed the the center between the two rails being also the axle center most likely you can use these two figures to accomplish the install location you want. Otherwise you'll have to take the relative position of the center between the rails and apply it to the numbers I mentioned.
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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