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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
You most likely had forward tension. I have had it happen, I simply put truck in reverse then put foot on brake and apply parking brake then place in park. Get out and open handle, release P brake and drive out.

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