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What 5th Wheel Hitch Do I Need?<\/h2>\n

The world of 5th-wheel hitches is large and can be very confusing. There are lots of manufacturers and each one makes different styles of fifth wheel hitches for different truck bed lengths and even different truck brands.<\/p>\n

The most important thing is to buy a hitch that is rated to pull the weight of your trailer.<\/p>\n

Most of the other stuff is just preference unless you have a gooseneck fifth wheel because then you will need a ball hitch which isn’t covered in this article.<\/p>\n

Related Product: See how level your RV is using an App on your phone with the LevelMatePro Wireless RV Leveling System (click to view on Amazon)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information about what weight rating your hitch should be to tow your fifth wheel safely scroll down to the FAQ part of this post.<\/p>\n

5th-wheel hitches are all basically the same in the sense that they grasp the kingpin of a fifth wheel in order to tow it around.<\/p>\n

Every company has its little tweaks to make their hitches their own but the concept is the same. The main difference is how the hitch mounts to your truck bed. This will be a huge factor in which hitch you ultimately decide to buy.<\/p>\n

There are three main mounting styles. The traditional rail mounts, the newer puck mounts, and even 5th-wheel hitches mount to a gooseneck ball mount system.<\/p>\n

See Also:\u00a0RV Truck & Trailer Towing Capacity \u2013 How Much Can I Tow?<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

In this ultimate guide to the best 5th-wheel hitches, I will review the three main types of fifth-wheel hitches and how they differ.<\/p>\n

There will be information about what each style of mount means and which kind of 5th-wheel hitch is best overall in each category.<\/p>\n

By the time you are done reviewing this guide, you should have all the information you need to buy the best hitch possible for your 5th-wheel and truck.<\/p>\n

Part 1: Rail Mount 5th Wheel Hitches Reviews & Info<\/h2>\n

ISR mounts known as industry standard rail mounts are the most common 5th wheel hitch mounting style you will see in the bed of a pickup truck.<\/p>\n

They are two steel straps with holes that are installed in the center of the bed running from side to side.<\/p>\n

ISR mount or rail mount fifth wheel hitches have loops on the bottom that fit into the holes or slots on the rails. A pin is then inserted to secure the hitch to the rail mounts.<\/p>\n

Rail mounts don’t take up much space in the bed of a truck but they do stick up a few inches. This style of 5th wheel hitch mount is the most difficult to remove the hitch from once you’ve towed with it.<\/p>\n

It’s not impossible but a puck mount or ball mount hitch releases much easier.<\/p>\n

Something to think about if you are planning on removing the fifth wheel hitch from the truck bed a lot.<\/p>\n

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\n Best Overall<\/span> <\/p>\n
\"B&W<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\"CURT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\"Reese<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n Most Lightweight<\/span> <\/p>\n
\"ANDERSEN<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n Best Design<\/span> <\/p>\n
\"Blue<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n Most Heavy Duty<\/span> <\/p>\n
\"Husky<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Product (Link) <\/div>\n
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B&W Patriot 18K 5th-Wheel Hitch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Curt Q20 Rail Mount 5th-Wheel Hitch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Reese Rail Mount 5th-Wheel Hitch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Andersen Hitches 3200 5th Wheel Hitch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Blue Ox Fifth Wheel Hitch Super Ride 20K<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Husky 5th Wheel Hitch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Weight Ratings Available <\/div>\n
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16,000\/ 18,000 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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20,000\/ 24,000\/ 25,000 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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16,000\/ 20,000 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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20,000 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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20,000 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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16,000 \/ 26,000 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Rail Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Rail Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Rail Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Rail Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Rail Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Rail Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Base Measurements <\/div>\n
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31.5″ Wide 24″ Deep<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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32 5\/8″ Wide<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Will Fit Any ISR Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Will Fit Any ISR Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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n\/a (Fits Any ISR Mounts)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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20 5\/8″ Wide 22″ Deep<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Total Weight <\/div>\n
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138 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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140 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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120 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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40 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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180 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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189 lbs (26K Version)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Type of Truck Bed <\/div>\n
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Standard or Long Bed<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Standard or Long Bed<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Standard or Long Bed<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Standard\/ Long \/ Short Bed<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Standard, Long, & Short Bed<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Standard or Long Bed<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Slider Version For Short Bed <\/div>\n
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Standard Version Short Bed Compatible<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Best Overall<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"B&W<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Product (Link) <\/div>\n
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B&W Patriot 18K 5th-Wheel Hitch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Weight Ratings Available <\/div>\n
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16,000\/ 18,000 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Mount Style <\/div>\n
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Rail Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Base Measurements <\/div>\n
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31.5″ Wide 24″ Deep<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Total Weight <\/div>\n
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138 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Type of Truck Bed <\/div>\n
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Standard or Long Bed<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Slider Version For Short Bed <\/div>\n
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Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\"CURT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Product (Link) <\/div>\n
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Curt Q20 Rail Mount 5th-Wheel Hitch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Weight Ratings Available <\/div>\n
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20,000\/ 24,000\/ 25,000 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Mount Style <\/div>\n
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Rail Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Base Measurements <\/div>\n
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32 5\/8″ Wide<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Total Weight <\/div>\n
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140 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Type of Truck Bed <\/div>\n
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Standard or Long Bed<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Slider Version For Short Bed <\/div>\n
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Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\"Reese<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Product (Link) <\/div>\n
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Reese Rail Mount 5th-Wheel Hitch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Weight Ratings Available <\/div>\n
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16,000\/ 20,000 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Mount Style <\/div>\n
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Rail Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Base Measurements <\/div>\n
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Will Fit Any ISR Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Total Weight <\/div>\n
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120 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Type of Truck Bed <\/div>\n
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Standard or Long Bed<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Slider Version For Short Bed <\/div>\n
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Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Most Lightweight<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"ANDERSEN<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Product (Link) <\/div>\n
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Andersen Hitches 3200 5th Wheel Hitch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Weight Ratings Available <\/div>\n
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20,000 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Mount Style <\/div>\n
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Rail Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Base Measurements <\/div>\n
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Will Fit Any ISR Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Total Weight <\/div>\n
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40 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Type of Truck Bed <\/div>\n
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Standard\/ Long \/ Short Bed<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Slider Version For Short Bed <\/div>\n
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Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Best Design<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Blue<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Product (Link) <\/div>\n
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Blue Ox Fifth Wheel Hitch Super Ride 20K<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Weight Ratings Available <\/div>\n
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20,000 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Mount Style <\/div>\n
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Rail Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Base Measurements <\/div>\n
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n\/a (Fits Any ISR Mounts)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Total Weight <\/div>\n
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180 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Type of Truck Bed <\/div>\n
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Standard, Long, & Short Bed<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Slider Version For Short Bed <\/div>\n
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Standard Version Short Bed Compatible<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Most Heavy Duty<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Husky<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Product (Link) <\/div>\n
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Husky 5th Wheel Hitch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Weight Ratings Available <\/div>\n
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16,000 \/ 26,000 lbs<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Mount Style <\/div>\n
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Rail Mount<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Base Measurements <\/div>\n
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20 5\/8″ Wide 22″ Deep<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Total Weight <\/div>\n
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189 lbs (26K Version)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Type of Truck Bed <\/div>\n
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Standard or Long Bed<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Last update on 2024-04-26 \/ Affiliate links \/ Images from Amazon Product Advertising API<\/p>\n

1. B&W Patriot 18K 5th Wheel Hitch<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"B&W<\/a><\/p>\n

Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

The Patriot is B&W’s rail mount 5th-wheel hitches. They have another fifth wheel hitch, the Companion, that is also very popular but is for puck and ball mount only.<\/p>\n

Luckily the B&W Patriots have a lot of the same premium features as the Companion.<\/p>\n

There are two weight ratings the 16K (16,000 lbs)<\/a> and the 18K (18,000 lbs) which is shown in the picture above.<\/p>\n

The 18K Patriot weighs 138 lbs and the 16K Patriot weighs 147 lbs. They both have the same footprint of 31.5 inches wide and 24 inches deep.<\/p>\n

The main coupler can change position giving you 4 inches of front to back adjustment for the head and there are four vertical adjustments that can go from 16-19 inches tall.<\/p>\n

The head can fully tilt in any direction for easy hitching and unhitching. It’s cushioned and supported by springs that help prevent bucking and help with smooth towing.<\/p>\n

See Also:\u00a0Best RV Shower Heads That Increase Water Pressure<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

The jaw cam lever is easy to release so you don’t have to pound it with a hammer when you are unhitching on unlevel surfaces and the full wrap around jaws are 3\/4 inches thick.<\/p>\n

The head sits on polyurethane coated bushings so there’s no noise from metal to metal movement which results in less noise while towing.<\/p>\n

The Patriot fits on all standard mounting rails so if your truck already has some installed chances are the B&W Patriot 5th wheel hitch will be compatible.<\/p>\n

There is a B&W Patriot 18K Slider 5th-Wheel Hitch<\/a> for short bed trucks. It’s rated to tow up to 18,000 lbs and can slide 12 inches back.<\/p>\n

All the features on the Patriot Slider are the same as the standard Patriot 5th-wheel hitches so you won’t sacrifice any of the things that make B&W hitches so fantastic.<\/p>\n

\"B&W<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

It is a little larger because it’s a slider, the footprint is 32 inches wide and 29.5 inches deep, it weighs 220 lbs.<\/p>\n

The B&W Patriot 5th wheel hitches are a fantastic choice for not only safe but extremely quiet and smooth trailer towing.<\/p>\n

The company is known for its excellent quality products and innovative hitches. If you are planning on going on a big adventure with your RV, B&W hitches are a great choice.<\/p>\n

PROS<\/strong><\/p>\n