B&W Patriot or Pullrite ISR Super 5th?

[8ntw8tn]

I'm going to replace my RBW hitch and have narrowed the choices down to the B&W Patriot or the Pullrite ISR Super 5th. Checking to see if anyone on here has experience with both, your preference, and the pros/cons. I'm going to use my existing rails. Thanks.

[8ntw8tn]

These replies have been great. I'm leaning towards the B&W, but it appears from the replies that I could do equally as well with the Pullrite. My current hitch is an RBW. I contacted B&W for specific measurements and the Patriot definitely will not fit my rails. It appears I do not have the "universal" rails so I will have to get new rails as well. That's not a big deal other than if they would not fit my current brackets which are welded to the truck frame. Whatever, I'm sure I'll be able to adapt things once I've made my choice.

[Goostoff]

I dont have any experience with Pullrite, but I did replace my old crappy Curt with a Patriot this past spring. I live it. I am 6'1" and have no problem reaching the handle on my Chevy Dually. Now putting the pin in the hole to lock it open is another story all together. I need a block of wood if I want to do that. The jaws fit the pin so tight that I dont think it is possible to high hitch as well. No more banging and clunking going down the road either. I reused my old rails as well and I had it from the box to mounted in the truck in less than an hour. I bought mine from Rigid Hitch in MN. www.rigidhitch.com dirt cheap but we are a dealer so I got it at cost. 🙂

[Cummins12V98]

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.

[mileshuff]

I have a Pullrite and love it.

[filrupmark]

We had a drawtite slider for 8 years and replaced it with a B&W Patriot. B&W is a great hitch we are very satisfied.

[JamesBr]

I guess if I had one already and found it to be an issue that is a possiblity, but not a selling point for buying one.

[jujububbajr]

I guess I'm lucky to be 6'8". I have no trouble reaching the handle.

[goducks10]

The handle on the Patriot can be lengthened easily. It's held on with just two bolts. It's one of my winter 'to do' projects. I have no trouble climbing on the rear tire to hookup. I would still have to reach inside to hook up the brake safety cable anyway.

[sdetweil]

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)

[JamesBr]

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.

[goducks10]

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.

[laknox]

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

[laknox]

newman fulltimer wrote:
B&W hands down

I vote B&W, too.

Lyle

[oldbiker7]

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.