Should Trailer with 12k Dry Weight Use 16k or 18k B and W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch
Updated 11/14/2020 | Published 11/13/2020
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I have a 5th Wheel, 12k dry, 15k loaded, is a BandW 16k patriot enough or should I consider the 18k?
asked by: Jeff S
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Expert Reply:
As long as your trailer won't weigh more than 16,000 lbs when fully loaded the B and W Patriot hitch part # BWRVK3200 would work great. If the trailer would weigh between 16k and 18k the higher rated part # BWRVK3255 would be what you'd need. There's also no downside (aside from maybe price) to going with the higher rated hitch even if it's not necessarily needed.
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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