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humblerb's avatar
humblerb
Explorer
Dec 20, 2021

TV Upgrade, Hitch question: What would you do?

Currently have a 2018 RAM 2500 Short Bed.
Hitch is a BW Patriot Slider.
Currently mounted on rails.

I am upgrading to a 2021 RAM 3500 with Puck System in bed.
Contacted BW about a puck adapter.
Unfortunately, they do not have one for the Patriot.
Only for the Companion.
The BW Rep did say "they" make a frame type adapter that will fit the Patriot, but it sets up high enough that the hitch won't slide.
When I asked who "they" are, he replied Demco and maybe Reese.

The 3500 is a long bed, so I really shouldn't need to slide the hitch any longer. I certainly would prefer to use the pucks rather than have rails installed.
Any negative thoughts on installing the Demco adapter?
I'm in no hurry. No trips planned until Spring.
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Dec 21, 2021
    If it were ME, I'd sell everything and put the money towards. brand spankin new B&W Companion OEM Puck...
  • humblerb's avatar
    humblerb
    Explorer
    Dec 21, 2021
    ford truck guy wrote:
    If it were ME, I'd sell everything and put the money towards. brand spankin new B&W Companion OEM Puck...


    Since I have some time, I think this is what I am leaning toward.
    Since the Puck Frame is not specific to the Patriot, think I'd feel better with one that was made for the hitch and the truck.
    Thanks,
  • CoMoCo's avatar
    CoMoCo
    Explorer
    Dec 21, 2021
    New truck = new hitch! Get what works with the puck system instead of "modifying" the old hitch.
  • laknox's avatar
    laknox
    Nomad
    Dec 21, 2021
    ford truck guy wrote:
    If it were ME, I'd sell everything and put the money towards. brand spankin new B&W Companion OEM Puck...


    What ^^^he^^^ said! My brother was in the same boat and was able to recover about 1/3 the cost of the new hitch from selling his old Companion.

    Lyle
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Dec 21, 2021
    As I mentioned on the other thread sell what you have on CL. You will have no problem selling it for a good price. Now buy the proper hitch for your Nice new trucks puck system.

    If you want a top quality tool box the HighwayProducts pictured can't be beat.

  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Dec 21, 2021
    When installing that nice new hitch be sure to place the side supports closest to the cab with the straight edge towards cab also. This will place the center of the kingpin forward of center of rear axle allowing some weight to transfer to the front axle.

    Good call going to a LongBed truck!!!
  • Njmurvin's avatar
    Njmurvin
    Explorer
    Dec 22, 2021
    Agree on getting a new hitch that fits your pucks. I looked at using an "adapter" with my old Superglide and the Pullrite salesman talked me out of it. He said it would be safe, but would add "slop" into the connection and raise the hitch at least another inch. These newer trucks are already too high to begin with (but that's a topic for another thread).
  • cummins2014's avatar
    cummins2014
    Explorer
    Dec 22, 2021
    Njmurvin wrote:
    Agree on getting a new hitch that fits your pucks. I looked at using an "adapter" with my old Superglide and the Pullrite salesman talked me out of it. He said it would be safe, but would add "slop" into the connection and raise the hitch at least another inch. These newer trucks are already too high to begin with (but that's a topic for another thread).


    Baloney , no slop in the adapter , yes you would have slop in the hitch the same if you had slop connected to standard bed rails . If that’s the case than any hitch connected to the pucks would have slop .
  • spoon059's avatar
    spoon059
    Explorer II
    Jan 03, 2022
    Goosebox hitch and sell the equipment that you currently have.

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