Solution for B and W Patriot Slider Hitch that Has Movement In Head After Couple of Years
Updated 06/09/2025 | Published 06/05/2025
Question:
24k bandw slider about 2 years old. Recently started having a lot of noise when stopping and starting coming from my hitch. I’ve been trying to locate a culprit and have noticed the head on my hitch has a lot of slop. Is this from bushings maybe wearing? I perform the regular maintenance.
asked by: Logan A
Expert Reply:
Hey Logan, it basically is what you suspect and over time the clearances in the hitch have worn out to the point you are hearing and feeling the noise you described. The only solution we have would be a new hitch head part # BWRVC3200 but you might try B and W directly to see if they would warranty it as hitch should have a lifetime warranty.
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Replacement Head Assembly for B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 18,000 lbs
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Logan
6/6/2025
Would the problem be the head itself or the arms with the bushings that the head connects to?