B&W Patriot or Pullrite ISR Super 5th?

MFL wrote:

agesilaus wrote:
They are both good hitches, why the Patriot and not the Companion? That way you'd be comparing equivalent hitches. Our Pullrite is very well built and has a rotating jaw that securely locks the king pin in place. The same as the B&W.

The OP wants to use his existing rails, so the Companion will not work.

The pullrite hitches in general have a good reputation. I have no personal experience with them.

I can speak for the Patriot, and it is a very good hitch, at a reasonable price. Check on the price of the Patriot at Tweety's. They should also have free shipping.

Jerry

x2 on the Patriot and Tweety's.

8ntw8tn wrote:
Thanks for the replies. I've been looking at the prices on Tweety's; the B&W Patriot is on sale. That's in favor of it, but by no means the determining factor. Quality, reliability, and ease of use are most important.

The company behind the product is also a major factor. B&W stands behind their products 100%. That's just as important as the product itself.

Lyle

newman fulltimer wrote:
B&W hands down

I vote B&W, too.

Lyle

jujububbajr wrote:
I have a patriot and love it, but if I were buying again I'd get the 3250 welded base. Just a little more from croft trailer.

I agree - I don't think the welded base was available when I got my B&W but after seeing one the other day I would go that way instead of bolting it together - just one less thing to worry about.

As for the Pullrite service, it's the same as B&W. You call them, you get a real person and they honor their warranty no questions asked. I bent a pin on mine because we tried to use the Blue Ox Bed Saver. That caused high hitching. So even tho the problem was not theirs they fixed it for us.

And yes the jaw wraps around the pin, not like the Reese hitches.

mguay wrote:
I started with the "slam/bang" Reese. I used it for 2 seasons and sent it to the scrap pile. Then I bought a Patriot. WOW what a great hitch. Not only in the build but also the customer service. I think the thing that I like the best is that the jaws "Completely" encircle the kingpin. I have never used a Pullrite so I can't tell you good or bad. I was looking at pics of them and have a question for Pullrite owners. Do the jaws encircle the kingpin or just wrap around the rear?

The jaw wraps around the king pin...

8ntw8tn wrote:
Thanks for the replies. I've been looking at the prices on Tweety's; the B&W Patriot is on sale. That's in favor of it, but by no means the determining factor. Quality, reliability, and ease of use are most important.

You have just mentioned 3 of the best things about the Patriot. I can add another, it is easy to install and remove. The head lifts off, then just pull pins, to remove base.

I've been using one for several years, so am talking from experience.

Also, if you have a question, you can call B&W, get a real person on the phone, that is both friendly and knowledgeable.

Sorry if I sound like a sales person! Lol
Jerry

I have a patriot and love it, but if I were buying again I'd get the 3250 welded base. Just a little more from croft trailer.

http://www.crofttrailer.com/bw3250-b-w-patriot-16k-fifth-wheel-hitch-made-in-the-usa/#page=page-1

I started with the "slam/bang" Reese. I used it for 2 seasons and sent it to the scrap pile. Then I bought a Patriot. WOW what a great hitch. Not only in the build but also the customer service. I think the thing that I like the best is that the jaws "Completely" encircle the kingpin. I have never used a Pullrite so I can't tell you good or bad. I was looking at pics of them and have a question for Pullrite owners. Do the jaws encircle the kingpin or just wrap around the rear?

Thanks for the replies. I've been looking at the prices on Tweety's; the B&W Patriot is on sale. That's in favor of it, but by no means the determining factor. Quality, reliability, and ease of use are most important.