B&W Trailer Hitches Patriot 18K Slider 5th Wheel Hitch Base Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Slider RVB3270B&W Trailer Hitches$524.00In Stock
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Authorized Dealer| GTW | 18,000 lbs |
| Height | 17 to 19, 1 increments |
| VTW | 4,500 lbs |
The Companion OEM Fifth Wheel Hitch from B&W Trailer Hitches is the ultimate solution for your towing needs. Designed for factory-installed hitch platforms, this hitch offers a reliable and smooth towing experience with easy installation and versatile adjustments.
| Model | GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) | VTW (Vertical Tongue Weight) | Vertical Adjustment | Front to Back Adjustment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Method of Attachment | Name | Part # | WEIGHT RATING GTW | WEIGHT RATING VTW | ADJUSTMENTS Vertical | ADJUSTMENTS Front to Back | Slider |
| SINGLE-POINT | Companion | RVK3500 | 20,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 16.25" - 18.25" | 4" | |
| Companion for Flatbeds | RVK3050 | 25,000 lb | 6,250 lb | 10.5" | 0" | ||
| Companion Slider | RVK3405 | 20,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 17" - 19" | 2" | X | |
| PUCKS | FORD | ||||||
| 20K Companion | RVK3300 | 20,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 16.75" - 18.75" | 2" | ||
| 25K Companion | RVK3305 | 25,000 lb | 6,250 lb | 16.75" - 18.75" | 2" | ||
| PUCKS | Companion Slider | RVK3370 | 20,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 17" - 19" | 2" | X |
| RAM | |||||||
| 25K Companion | RVK3600 | 25,000 lb | 6,250 lb | 17" - 19" | 6" | ||
| Companion Slider | RVK3670 | 20,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 17" - 19" | 2" | X | |
| PUCKS | GM | ||||||
| 20K Companion 2016-2019 Systems | RVK3700 | 20,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 16.75" - 18.75" | 2" | ||
| 20K Companion 2020-2021 Systems | RVK3710 | 20,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 16.75" - 18.75" | 2" | ||
| 25K Companion 2016-2019 Systems | RVK3705 | 25,000 lb | 6,250 lb | 16.75" - 18.75" | 2" | ||
| 25K Companion 2020-2021 Systems | RVK3715 | 25,000 lb | 6,250 lb | 16.75" - 18.75" | 2" | ||
| Companion Slider 2016-2019 Systems | RVK3770 | 20,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 17" - 19" | 2" | X | |
| RAILS | Patriot 18K Slider | RVK3270 | 18,000 lb | 4,500 lb | 17" - 19" | 2" | |
| Patriot 18K | RVK3255 | 18,000 lb | 4,500 lb | 16" - 19" | 4" | ||
| Patriot 16K | RVK3200 | 16,000 lb | 4,000 lb | 16" - 19" | 4" | ||
"The Companion OEM Fifth Wheel Hitch is a game-changer for my towing setup. The installation was straightforward, and the ride quality is exceptional." - John D.
"I've tried many hitches over the years, but this one stands out. The adjustability and build quality are top-notch." - Susan K.
When it comes to towing, reliability and ease of use are paramount. The Companion OEM Fifth Wheel Hitch provides both, ensuring a hassle-free towing experience. Whether you are hauling heavy loads or navigating tight spaces, this hitch offers the flexibility and stability you need.
B&W Trailer Hitches is an American manufacturer known for durable, innovative towing products, including gooseneck hitches, fifth-wheel hitches, receiver hitches, and ball mounts. Built in Kansas by employee-owners, B&W products are engineered for dependable performance, easy installation, and long-lasting quality.
B&W Trailer Hitches is an American manufacturer known for building innovative, dependable towing products designed to make hitching easier and towing more comfortable. The company began in 1987 in Humboldt, Kansas, when founders Roger Baker and Joe Works combined their fabrication experience to build custom truck beds and solve common problems faced by truck owners.
B&W changed the gooseneck hitch industry with the introduction of the Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch. Its under-bed mounting system and reversible hitch ball allowed truck owners to quickly store the ball beneath the bed, leaving a clean and unobstructed surface when the hitch was not in use. B&W later applied the same practical approach to the Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch, creating a removable fifth-wheel hitch engineered for a quiet, smooth, and secure towing experience.
Today, B&W manufactures gooseneck hitches, fifth-wheel hitches, receiver hitches, ball mounts, and towing accessories at its nearly 600,000-square-foot facility. The company is owned by approximately 500 employee-owners who remain committed to American manufacturing, trusted materials, skilled craftsmanship, and long-lasting product quality.
Whether you are towing a work trailer, livestock trailer, camper, or fifth wheel, B&W Trailer Hitches offers thoughtfully engineered towing equipment built to perform mile after mile.
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The Patriot 18K Slider Hitch (Model 3270) is a fifth-wheel hitch designed for towing. It has a maximum trailer weight rating of 18,000 lbs and a maximum trailer tongue weight rating of 4,500 lbs. It features a slider mechanism that allows the hitch to move between towing and maneuvering positions for easier parking and turning.
Yes. The Patriot Slider Hitch requires a rail kit to attach to the truck frame. The hitch mounts to a universal rail kit in the truck bed. You must obtain the rail kit separately from your local B&W dealer. The hitch is not functional without this rail kit system.
Installation requires: a torque wrench capable of measuring 110 ft-lbs, a 3/4" socket, a 7/16" socket or wrench, and a hammer. You will also need high-grade lithium grease to lubricate the polyurethane bushings on the pivot arms during installation.
The hitch comes with two bolt bags: the Base Bolt Bag (RVB3270) containing 8 x 1/2" x 1 1/2" hex cap screws, 8 x 1/2" lock washers, 4 rail pins, 4 hairpins, 1 mounting clip, 1 wire torsion spring, 1 x 1/4" lock nut, and 1 x 1/4" x 1/2" cap screw; and the Coupler Bolt Bag (RVC3200) containing 2 x 3/8" button head cap screws and 2 x 3/8" lock nuts. The hitch also includes two pivot arms, a slider base, slider carriage, coupler with jaws, coupler handle, and safety pin.
Remove all parts from packaging and familiarize yourself with them. Use the parts list on the front page to verify that all parts and hardware are present. Remove any debris and obstructions from the truck bed. Ensure the truck is stationary with the emergency brake engaged and the tailgate down before beginning installation.
1. Remove debris and obstructions from the truck bed. Position the Patriot Slider base over the rail attachment points on the universal rail kit. Carefully lower it until the pin tabs pass through the attachment points and the base rests flat against the top of the rails. 2. Locate the four rail pins and hairpins. Insert each pin into the corresponding slot on the rail kit and through the Patriot Slider base pin tabs. Lock each pin into place with a hairpin.
The pivot arms can be mounted in one of six different positions to allow flexibility in coupler height and distance from the cab (ranging from 17" to 19" bed floor to top of coupler). Choose a position so the trailer will be as level as possible and have adequate turning clearance in the towing position. Mount each arm with the flat side flat against the bolt plate in the slider base, using four 1/2" x 1-1/2" bolts and four 1/2" lock washers per arm. Torque each bolt to 110 ft-lbs.
Each of the four 1/2" x 1-1/2" hex cap screws securing each pivot arm must be torqued to 110 ft-lbs.
Measure from the center of the coupler to the cab of the truck and from the king pin or pivot point of the trailer to the furthest forward corner of the trailer. Compare these measurements to ensure proper clearance when towing. Also inspect the clearance between the bed sides and the underside of the front of the trailer to ensure there is room for the pitch and roll of the trailer while towing. Failure to ensure adequate clearance may lead to property damage or serious injury.
Locate the two 3/8" x 1-1/4" button head cap screws and two 3/8" lock nuts from the coupler bolt bag. Using these carriage bolts and nuts, attach the coupler handle to the arm and tighten securely.
1. Lubricate the polyurethane bushings on top of the pivot arms with high-grade lithium grease. 2. Pick up the coupler by lifting up on both saddle handles, which will open the saddle latches. 3. Place the coupler over the pivot arms and allow the saddle latches to fall back to their original positions. The saddle handles should be parallel with the base in the latched position.
Adjust the resting angle of the coupler plate by rotating the wire torsion spring on the driver side pivot arm. Pulling the top of the spring away from the cab will increase the angle of the coupler plate. Set the angle so the coupler will tilt away from the cab when coupling. Tighten the 1/4" lock nut once the spring's orientation is set.
1. Locate the 1/4" cap screw, 1/4" lock nut, wire torsion spring, and mounting clip. Pass the 1/4" cap screw through the mounting clip and the wire spring. Thread the 1/4" lock nut onto the cap screw and tighten just enough that the spring stays in place but can still rotate around the bolt. 2. Locate the flange closest to the truck cab on the driver side pivot arm. Position the clip so that when the spring's coil is in line with the edge of the arm, there will be 1/2" of clearance between the bottom of the polyurethane bushing and the top of the spring. Drive the clip securely onto the flange with a hammer.
1. Ensure the truck is stationary with emergency brake engaged and tailgate down. Confirm trailer wheels are chocked and landing gear is down supporting the trailer's weight. Confirm no one is between the truck and trailer. 2. Remove the safety pin from the coupler handle and open it. Adjust the trailer height so the king pin plate is slightly lower than the top of the coupler. 3. Back the truck toward the trailer, centering the king pin in the coupler until it engages the jaws. 4. Close the coupler handle and insert the safety pin through the handle and coupler. 5. Connect the brake and lighting systems before towing.
The pull test verifies proper connection between truck and trailer. With the truck and trailer connected, release the emergency brake and engage the trailer brakes. Gently attempt to pull the trailer forward with the truck. When properly connected, the trailer will prevent the truck from moving. If the truck and trailer are not correctly attached, the trailer will separate from the truck.
Perform a visual inspection of the hitch before each time you tow. Regularly check that all pinned connections are secure and that all bolted connections are at the correct torque specification (110 ft-lbs for pivot arm bolts). Check for cracks or damage to the hitch. Do not tow with the hitch if cracks or damage outside of normal wear is found. Towing with a damaged hitch could result in damage to the tow vehicle, trailer, towing components, or loss of attachment between the tow vehicle and trailer.
Never exceed 5 mph (roughly walking speed) when the slider is in the maneuvering position. Exceeding this speed may result in property damage, serious injury, or death. The maneuvering position is only intended for parking maneuvers and not for towing.
Do not use the hitch with any device that changes the location of the king pin pivot point or prevents the king pin from rotating within the jaws of the coupler. Specifically, do not use wedges or devices such as the Reese Sidewinder or Reese Revolution. The king pin on the trailer must rotate freely in the jaws of the coupler. Using such devices could result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Approximately 15%-25% of the trailer weight should be on the hitch. The height of the king pin box and pivot arms should be adjusted so that the trailer is approximately level for towing.
Additional caution must be used when towing a wedge car trailer. Towing stability greatly depends on keeping the center of gravity as low as possible. Load heavy cars over the axles. Never tow with a single car on the front of the trailer. When towing a wedge car trailer, never exceed speeds that are reasonable for the roadway conditions (e.g., turns, curves). Failure to account for proper trailer center of gravity and reasonable speeds may cause damage to the truck, trailer, towing components, and loss of attachment between the truck and trailer.
Grease the saddle through the grease zerk approximately every six months with multi-purpose automotive chassis grease. This allows the coupler to pivot freely. Additionally, grease the jaws with multi-purpose automotive chassis grease, and lubricate the top surface of the coupler with multi-purpose automotive chassis grease or use a nylon lube plate to provide a lubricated surface.
All bolted connections should be checked for the correct torque specification regularly. The pivot arm bolts must be torqued to 110 ft-lbs. Always perform a visual inspection before towing to ensure all connections are secure.
1. While the trailer is coupled, set the trailer brakes and/or chock the trailer wheels. 2. Pull the slider handle toward the rear of the truck to move it to the unlocked position. 3. Pull the truck forward slowly until the handle falls and is in the locked position. 4. Release the trailer brakes, un-chock the trailer, and maneuver the trailer as needed. Never exceed 5 mph during maneuvering.
1. Once the trailer is satisfactorily positioned, set the trailer brakes and/or chock the trailer wheels. 2. Pull the slider handle toward the rear of the truck to move it to the unlocked position. 3. Release the trailer brakes and un-chock the trailer. 4. Move the truck slowly in reverse until the handle falls and is in the locked position.
1. Lower the landing gear and chock the trailer wheels. 2. Raise the trailer until the tongue weight is removed from the truck. 3. Unpin the coupler handle and rotate it to the open position to unlatch the jaws. If the jaws do not open, readjusting the landing gear may relieve pressure and allow them to open. 4. Use the safety pin to lock the handle in the open position. 5. When you are sure the landing gear will support the trailer, move the truck forward to release the jaws from the king pin. The jaws will always open when the pressure of the trailer is taken off the coupler as the truck pulls away.
To uninstall the hitch: 1. Grab the saddle handles and lift to remove the coupler from the pivot arms. 2. To remove the Patriot Slider base, remove the rail pins from the base legs and carefully lift and position the base out of the attachment points.
The slider handle must be in the locked position before moving the tow vehicle. Failure to ensure the handle is locked may cause property damage or serious injury. When moving the slider between positions, never hold onto the handle or force it in any direction while the truck is moving. Stand clear of the handle when the slider is in operation to avoid serious injury.
Parts of the trailer may strike the tailgate when sliding the hitch rearward. Check the clearance between the tailgate and trailer components such as the trailer tongue or pin box before towing. Failure to check clearance may cause property damage.
Components of the hitch are heavy and cumbersome to handle. Use proper lifting techniques when moving and handling parts. When moving the slider base, the slider handle must be in the locked position and the carriage must be unable to slide. Failure to ensure the handle is in the locked position can lead to property damage or serious injury.
Without proper knowledge, towing can be a dangerous activity. Understand all the risks involved with towing before proceeding. For information on towing safety, see "The Trailer Handbook: A guide to Understanding Trailer and Towing Safety" from the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (www.NATM.com) and your trailer manufacturer's owner's manual. Do not exceed the tow or tongue rating of the coupler, hitch, truck, or trailer. Exceeding these ratings may cause damage to towing components or loss of attachment between the trailer and truck.
No. Do not modify this product in any manner. Doing so could alter its integrity and lead to a loss of attachment between the trailer and the tow vehicle.
Use of the slider mechanism should only be attempted while on smooth flat terrain. Use extreme caution when moving the truck and trailer in the maneuvering position.
Yes, a universal rail kit is required to attach the hitch to the truck frame. The rail kit must be obtained separately from your local B&W dealer.
You need a torque wrench capable of 110 ft-lbs, a 3/4" socket, a 7/16" socket or wrench, a hammer, and high-grade lithium grease.
Do not exceed 18,000 lbs trailer weight or 4,500 lbs trailer tongue weight. Also do not exceed the coupler, hitch, truck, or trailer manufacturer's ratings.
Grease the saddle through the grease zerk approximately every six months with multi-purpose automotive chassis grease. Also grease the jaws and lubricate the top surface of the coupler.
The slider handle must be in the locked position before moving the tow vehicle. Failure to lock the handle may cause property damage or serious injury.
Do not use devices that prevent the king pin from rotating in the coupler jaws, such as wedges, Reese Sidewinder, or Reese Revolution. These could cause loss of attachment, property damage, or serious injury.
If the jaws do not open when you unpin and rotate the coupler handle to the open position, try readjusting the landing gear. Readjusting the landing gear may relieve pressure on the coupler and allow the jaws to open. Ensure the landing gear is lowered and the trailer wheels are chocked before attempting to open the jaws.
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