FW Hitch height?

Wait until you get the fifth wheel and make adjustments then to keep the fiver level.

you don't say what type of truck you have, and if it has stock tires etc.

My signature setup, I'm running at 16" height or the lowest position on the B&W 18k non-slider.

joe puma wrote:
I decided to get the B&W Patriot slider. I'll be having it installed maybe next week, getting a FW in the spring. The hitch has a 17", 18", and 19" height. Is it better to go with the highest height when installing? as long as bed cover goes over it? I haven't seen anything like "pin height" listing in any brochures. I am looking at Grand Design, and am going to contact them also.
Any thoughts and suggestions welcome. Thanks.

The height will be dictated by clearance between bed rail ,and fifth wheel ,and the level of the fifth wheel.

Unless the FW is available to measure, only a person with your exact set up could say for sure. My guess, you will need it all the way down, but if you can't measure, I'd put it in the middle.

Jerry

I agree with the other posters. My setup is 2010 Ram 3500 4x4 SRW megacab and 2014 Keystone Alpine 3500 RE has B&W companion at highest setting and 4" behind rear axle center and hitch plate in truck unhitched is 50.5" from ground with 55 lbs in airbags to tow my 5ver level going down the road. Can be lots of variables to accomplish a level tow setup.(washer dryer in front closet and or generator in front compartment or extra batteries in front etc.)

I agree with others here. You should wait until you pick up your new 5th wheel in the spring to make any adjustments. The dealer should have someone available to adjust your hitch to insure the 5th wheel is level when hooked up and you have at least 6" of clearance.

Thanks for the input. I have a 2011 Silverado, 2500HD Duramax/Allison.

I just got the B&W 18k Patriot slider in my 2013 Silverado 2500 D/A 4x4. I have a 2016 Wildcat and have the hitch set at the lowest setting, 16 inches. I have about 8 inches between bed rail and bottom of fifth wheel. It sits pretty level but I may end up adjusting the pin box up a bit...

yep, pin box adjustment is a factor too.

Make sure the final adjustment is included in the deal so you don't have to pay again for the adjustment.

Tim