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Ex-Halfton_Guy's avatar
Jan 29, 2019

5th wheels rails

Hello
Currently have a cheap pro series 5th wheel
hitch.looking at a B and W patriot 5 wheel hitch.
Can I use my current rails or do I need to get new ones? Thanks

17 Replies

  • I also have a Patriot sitting on Drawtite/Reese rails. Love my Patriot .
  • You will be happy with the Patriot, it is a solid hitch, that is very user friendly. Also once verified, jaws around the pin, handle closed/locked with retaining pin, you are hitched, no way to let go.

    Yes, should fit most Reese rails.

    Jerry
  • I like it. seems like it has a tighter fit around the pin. and it doesn't have all the popping sounds of the old reese either. mine is the patriot slider, it slides alot smoother too.
  • gdweb wrote:
    i had the reese 16k, switched to the b&w patriot. same rails, no problem. might be a little tighter but nothing to keep it from going in

    How do you like the patriot hitch?
  • i had the reese 16k, switched to the b&w patriot. same rails, no problem. might be a little tighter but nothing to keep it from going in
  • Should be able to use them. I went to a reese 20 k with my new truck and had to have new rails . I then didn't like it and went back to 16k b w hitch. Really tight fit