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Post by Chuck on Nov 13, 2018 14:27:41 GMT -5
Well the old 16k Curt hitch finally bit the dust after a number of years so I bought a B & W 18K Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch ...
It's sort of hard to get use to even thought it's like the over the road truck with locking jaws an not a slide bar ... It's sure much easier to hook an unhook that's for sure 
Safe Travels
Chuck
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cloud
Weekender RV’er
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Post by cloud on Nov 13, 2018 20:31:43 GMT -5
I have Reese with locking jaws, I close the jaws before backing under the king pin. The jaws will open and snap closed when you back up. That way I know the jaws are closed and safe to lift the landing gear.
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Post by Edd505 on Nov 13, 2018 21:13:15 GMT -5
I have the B&W companion hitch about a year now & love it. Easier to operate, smoother towing, no slop or chucking.
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Post by nvguy on Nov 13, 2018 22:49:25 GMT -5
Good move, the jaw type are usually more positive than the locking bar. long term, you will find it pulls better.
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Post by ronc on Nov 16, 2018 12:45:15 GMT -5
B&W has a good reputation. I have a Hensley BD3 which uses a Holland Binkley head ... also locking jaws. As others have said, reduced chucking from this design.
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Post by RdRmr on Nov 16, 2018 14:20:59 GMT -5
Chuck,
Congrats on your new hitch, B&W is good. I as well have the Curt but have the Q-16 head with locking jaws, now it is an A-16 head. Why they relabeled the head now, who knows. I like it because it has zerk fittings to grease the pivot points of the locking jaws. Before this one I had the slide bar type. Been working great for three years so far. Happy Campin....
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Post by Chuck on Nov 17, 2018 14:29:40 GMT -5
Thanks guy's As stated the ease at which it operates sort of scares me a little even thought I know it's locked an i do the tug test i still look to make sure old habits never dye Safe Travels Chuck |
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Post by Edd505 on Nov 17, 2018 21:52:00 GMT -5
Thanks guy's As stated the ease at which it operates sort of scares me a little even thought I know it's locked an i do the tug test i still look to make sure old habits never dye Safe Travels Chuck Hard to miss the 1" jaw wrapped around the king pin. |
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Jeff
Newbie RV’er
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Post by Jeff on Nov 27, 2018 0:52:16 GMT -5
I am new but bought the B&W Companion slider and love it so far. Nothing wrong with the tug test I have been doing it even though I can see the jaws wrapped around the king pin and its been perfect so far. As a safety professional better to test then have a mishap.
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Post by laknox on Dec 5, 2018 10:23:38 GMT -5
Thanks guy's As stated the ease at which it operates sort of scares me a little even thought I know it's locked an i do the tug test i still look to make sure old habits never dye Safe Travels Chuck Hard to miss the 1" jaw wrapped around the king pin. Even harder to miss if you paint 'em with some day-glo pink/orange/green.  I'm an avowed B&W "fanboy", and never hesitate to recommend them. I also have the TO Ball to tow our 30' GN trailer and have a clean bed for doing "truck stuff". Lyle |
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I'm an avowed B&W "fanboy", and never hesitate to recommend them. I also have the TO Ball to tow our 30' GN trailer and have a clean bed for doing "truck stuff".