What is the Towing Capacity of the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch?
Updated 09/03/2025 | Published 08/04/2025 >
Question:
Will this hitch handle my 38 ft 5 th wheel. Weight is 10,105 dry. Or do I need a bigger one.
asked by: Jeff S
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Expert Reply:
Oh, it definitely will Jeff! The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # BWRVK3200 has a 16,000 lbs capacity. So long as your dry 10,105 lbs doesn't gain 6,000 lbs when it's loaded and going down the road you'll be good to go.
The B&W Patriot item # BWRVK3200 mounts to industry standard 5th wheel rails. What year, make, and model truck do you have and does it have a set of 5th wheel rails installed in the bed?
expert reply by:
Jerred H
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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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Jerred H.
9/2/2025
Hey Jeff, did you get a chance to check if your truck has the 5th wheel rails installed? I'm asking because I want to make sure everything fits perfectly for your setup.