B&W Patriot or Pullrite ISR Super 5th?
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โNov-02-2014 01:55 PM
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โNov-04-2014 04:08 AM
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โNov-03-2014 06:56 PM
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โNov-03-2014 05:26 PM
agesilaus wrote:
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.
IMHO you don't need a bedsaver with a B&W.
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โNov-03-2014 04:19 PM
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โNov-03-2014 10:55 AM
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โNov-03-2014 09:10 AM
2014 Primetime Sanibel 3600
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โNov-03-2014 09:07 AM
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โNov-03-2014 08:55 AM
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โNov-03-2014 08:19 AM
JamesBr wrote:
I have used the B&W patriot on a friends truck, the dual jaw design is similar to the reese version. For a short person I found the handle actuator actually very difficult to use as I would have to jump on the tires to use it. Otherwise, the hitch worked well and locked in, no different then other 2 jaw deigns.
In my truck I have the Pullright ISR (ISR uses standard 5th wheel rails like the patriot.) I like it because I can reach the release and pull it towards me, no need to climb the truck. I have no had any issues with high hitching because if the king pin is too high the Pullright would not activate and latch. The jaw circles the entire kingpin and locks well into place and it cannot pop loose once you place a pad lock or carabiner to lock the release handle in the latched state. I use a carabiner for that as well as the place to secure my emergency brake cable.
One intersting thing with the pullright, if there is any pressure on the jaw you cannot pull the release handle, so I always have to remember to chock the trailer and bump backwards before disconnecting.
I am 6'2", and have a 2012 ford Dually.. and cannot reach the handle on my Patriot without some assistance. I use a 3 step stepladder and climb over the rail. (vs get wet when its raining)
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โNov-03-2014 07:50 AM
In my truck I have the Pullright ISR (ISR uses standard 5th wheel rails like the patriot.) I like it because I can reach the release and pull it towards me, no need to climb the truck. I have no had any issues with high hitching because if the king pin is too high the Pullright would not activate and latch. The jaw circles the entire kingpin and locks well into place and it cannot pop loose once you place a pad lock or carabiner to lock the release handle in the latched state. I use a carabiner for that as well as the place to secure my emergency brake cable.
One intersting thing with the pullright, if there is any pressure on the jaw you cannot pull the release handle, so I always have to remember to chock the trailer and bump backwards before disconnecting.
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โNov-03-2014 06:37 AM
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.
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โNov-02-2014 08:18 PM
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
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โNov-02-2014 08:14 PM
newman fulltimer wrote:
B&W hands down
I vote B&W, too.
Lyle
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โNov-02-2014 06:03 PM
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.
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