B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram – Dual Jaw – 16,000 lbs

Description

B and W 5th Wheel Hitch

The dual jaw on this hitch offers a secure connection with 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact. Durable polyurethane bushings limit rattle and vibration. Base adjusts for ideal vertical and fore/aft positioning. Custom installation kit included.

Features:

• 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
• 3/4″ Thick dual jaws provide 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact
  • Less rattle and more security than slide-bar jaws
• Cam-action latching handle helps prevent binding
  • Simple release, even on unlevel terrain
  • Lockable to secure trailer to hitch – padlock sold separately
• Fully articulating head eases hookup and helps to limit chucking
  • Front-to-back and side-to-side pivot
• Improved cab clearance achieved with 4″ of front-to-back adjustment
  • Attach pivot arms to base in desired position fore or aft
• 4 Height settings to fit your application
• Quiet, rattle-free ride with polyurethane bushings
• Custom installation kit cuts down install time and limits drilling
  • Brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle’s frame
  • Base rails sit in truck bed and provide mounting points for hitch
• Gray powder coated steel is corrosion resistant
• Made in the USA

Specs:

• Gross towing weight: 16,000 lbs
• Vertical load limit: 4,000 lbs
• Hitch height: 16″ – 19″
• Limited lifetime warranty

Quiet, Secure Ride

The 3/4″ thick jaw on the Patriot is precision machined to provide a tight, sturdy connection. And unlike slide-bar models, the rounded 2-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping around your trailer’s king pin, resulting in easier hookup and a safer, quieter ride.

In addition to the sturdy jaw, the Patriot has durable polyurethane bushings built in to provide a smoother, more comfortable towing experience. These bushings sit on top of the pivot arms that support the fifth-wheel head. Because the head is resting on padded area, it is able to pivot without clanking. The ability of the head to pivot – both front to back and side to side – along with the trailer also helps to limit the chucking that may occur with a more static hitch.

Non-Binding Latch Handle

The dual jaw on the Patriot is operated by a simple-to-use cam-action handle. This handle allows you to quickly and easily release the jaws on the hitch, even if you are on uneven terrain. If any binding does occur between your truck and trailer, the jaws may remain closed after you move the handle to the open position. But because the handle is unlatched, there is nothing keeping the jaws closed except for the binding pressure. Therefore, simply driving your truck forward will be enough to force the jaws to open.

The cam-action handle is held in the closed position with the included pin and clip. For extra security, you can replace the pin with a sturdy padlock. The shackle on the lock you choose should have a diameter of 5/16″, height of 3″, and a width of 2-1/4″.

Easily Adjustable Design

The B&W Patriot can be adjusted front to back as well as up and down for optimal positioning. As a result, this hitch can accommodate the height of your trailer and also help to give you the cab clearance needed to execute turns while towing.

To adjust either the height of the Patriot or the fore/aft positioning, just attach the hitch’s pivot arms in the desired location on the base. The above diagram gives an indication of where to mount the arms so that you get the height and the cab clearance that you need.