Can Weight of Trailer be On Hitch Head of B&W Patriot When Sliding It
Updated 10/22/2025 | Published 09/24/2025
Question:
Do you have to take the camper weight off the hitch to slide it?
asked by: Alfred P
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Expert Reply:
Hey Alfred, this is a great question but no you do not need to take the camper weight off of the head of the B and W Patriot Slider part # BWRVK3270 to use the slider mechanism. You can get out and slide the hitch with the full weight of the trailer on the hitch.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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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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Jameson C.
10/22/2025
Hey Alfred, how did sliding the B&W Patriot hitch go with the camper weight still on it? Your experience could point others in the right direction.