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Old B&W 5th wheel hitch and new GMC

Scot
Explorer
Explorer
I have a standard B&W patriot 18k 5th wheel hitch and just bought a new GMC with the factory gooseneck 5vr prep installed. Has anyone convertered their old hitch or found a means of using the old style hitch with their new setup?

Appreciate any input..
Scot & Ann
2014 Silverado 3500HD LTZ CC Dually Duramax/Allison
2013 Sandpiper 355RE
Hidden Hitch 18k
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Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
Learjet wrote:
From what I have read the Patriot head is not compatible with the other bases. I would sell and buy new set up.

or you can buy and adapter like this https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/GMC/Sierra+3500/2016/RP30154.html


Thanks for catching that!

So OP yes sell your hitch and buy a new PUCK B&W.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

guidry
Explorer
Explorer
I found out that you have to buy the whole setup, you can't use the base. I just put rails in my new truck and used my 3 year old BW hitch.

Learjet
Explorer
Explorer
From what I have read the Patriot head is not compatible with the other bases. I would sell and buy new set up.

or you can buy and adapter like this https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/GMC/Sierra+3500/2016/RP30154.html
2017 Ram Big Horn, DRW Long Box, 4x4, Cummins, Aisin, 3.73
2022 Jayco Pinnacle 32RLTS, Onan 5500, Disc Brakes, 17.5" tires
B&W Ram Companion

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
You can buy the base only and then use your hitch head. I was in your situation with my 18K Companion I had in my 11 RAM Dually. I decided it was better to sell the 18K for $500 on CL the first day then put that $ towards my RVK3600 puck hitch. Much better to have the puck system.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD