Can B and W Patriot Slider be Used with Ram Rail Kit of 2026 Ram 2500
Updated 09/07/2026 | Published 09/05/2026
Question:
Will this adapter work with the BandW Patriot 18K Slider hitch? I assume it will fit the standard Ram Puck system in the 2026 2500. If it does not work with this hitch, is there another adapter? Thanks
asked by: Patt
Expert Reply:
Hey Patt, there just isn't a way to use this adapter with the Patriot slider hitch. There are also no other adapter similar that will work wit the Patriot slider either. In your situation only real solution is to replace the hitch with one that was designed to fit your OEM pucks like the B and W Companion Slider for Ram rail kits # BWRVK3670. How did you like the Patriot hitch? The Companion has basically the exact same hitch head design.
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding 5th Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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