Does the B&W Patriot Slider Attach to the Same Rails as a Reese 16k 5th Wheel Hitch?
Updated 12/15/2025 | Published 11/27/2024
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Will the BandW Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs fit on the rails I already have in my 2021 GMC 2500. I currently have a Reese 16K hitch.
asked by: Greg S
Expert Reply:
Yes, it will! The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider item # BWRVK3270 attaches to industry standard 5th wheel rails. Since you're driving such a newer truck and using a Reese 16k hitch already, I seriously doubt the rail system you have is old enough to not be compatible with the Patriot hitch.
To make towing with a 5th wheel easier, I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness item # C53CR. This harness puts a 7-way connector in the bed of your truck and allows you to keep the one on your bumper. This makes hooking up to your 5th wheel trailer easier and more convenient.
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding 5th 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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Jerred H.
12/15/2025
Hey, how did the B&W Patriot hitch fit on your existing rails in the GMC 2500? It sounds like it should have matched up easily with your Reese setup. Sharing how it worked could help others checking rail compatibility for newer trucks.