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dpgllg
Explorer
Jun 09, 2020

How to safely operate a B & W Patriot 16k 5th wheel hitch

I will be having a B & W Patriot 16k hitch installed later this week. I am replacing a R & W Lil Rocker 15k hitch. The Little Rocker uses a slide bar to secure the pin. I also have a Bed Saver install...
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Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jun 10, 2020
fj12ryder wrote:
"No but I have not had my handle opened or hitch stolen!"

Me either and with nary a lock in sight :), and they seem to be a very rare, nonexistent(?), events. Never heard of a B&W hitch being stolen or the handle being pulled.

If they're looking to steal a heavy, awkward, low profit item like that, they'll come prepared, and those itty bitty padlocks won't even slow them down.


Your choice, my choice.

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