B&W Patriot Fifth Wheel Base, Base Only for RVK3255, 18,000 lb GTW, Powder Coat (RVB3255)
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Features
- Base only, no coupler head: This is the base of a B&W fifth wheel hitch on its own: the coupler head that holds the king pin is a separate part, and you need both to tow.
- The base sets the rating: B&W fits one coupler head to many kits, so the base decides the rating. Your base's kit rating, GTW and pin weight, is listed with your part below.
- Mounts like the kit: Each base mounts exactly as it does in its complete kit: into the factory bed pucks, into a B&W Turnoverball socket, or pinned into industry-standard rails. Your part's kit and mounting are listed below.
- Takes the B&W coupler head: The head from the same kit pins onto the base's pivot arms: RVC3006 on Companion bases, RVC3200 on Patriot bases.
- Powder-coated steel: The base wears the same medium gray powder coat B&W puts on the complete hitch.
- Made in the USA: B&W builds its fifth wheel hitches in Humboldt, Kansas.
Description & Fitment
Part RVB3255 is the base half of B&W kit RVK3255, the 18K Patriot Rail-Mounted Fifth Wheel Hitch; the coupler head is not included. Add coupler head RVC3200 and the assembled hitch carries B&W's 18,000 lb GTW, 4,500 lb pin weight rating. The base pins into industry-standard fifth wheel rails (sold separately). Under part RVB3255, B&W's sheet lists the pivot arms, rail pins and hairpins and the leveling spring.
Fitment & Compatibility
Check your fit: your hitch is (or will be) B&W kit RVK3255 with coupler head RVC3200. Your truck needs industry-standard fifth wheel rails, sold separately.
Not for: other B&W kits, which take a different base: RVB3270 (for RVK3270); RVB3200 (for RVK3200). Not included: coupler head RVC3200 (sold separately).
About B&W Trailer Hitches
Roger Baker and Joe Works founded B&W Trailer Hitches in 1987, working out of a garage where they built custom truck beds; the company name comes from their initials. Customers wanted a gooseneck ball that would not sit welded in the middle of the bed, and their answer was the Turnoverball: it mounts beneath the bed, and the ball flips over to stow in the same hole it tows from. The Companion fifth wheel hitch came next and uses the same under-bed mounting.
B&W still builds its hitches in Humboldt, Kansas, from American-made steel, and Joe Works began handing the company to its workers in 2007; today it is employee-owned. B&W counts itself among the few hitch makers still building in America.
Buying B&W from Prestige Truck. B&W honors its warranty whether or not you register the product, so there is no card to mail. Keep your Prestige Truck order email with your records in case you ever need to make a claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hitch does RVB3255 belong to?
B&W kit RVK3255, the 18K Patriot Rail-Mounted Fifth Wheel Hitch. That kit is exactly this base plus coupler head RVC3200, per B&W.
What does it mount to?
Industry-standard fifth wheel rails, which are sold separately. B&W says the whole Patriot line mounts to any industry-standard rails.
Can I buy the base without the coupler?
Yes. B&W uses the same coupler head across the Companion line, so you can buy the base that suits your truck, fixed or slider, and keep or buy the head separately.
Do I need a lube plate?
No. B&W says the lube disc is up to you; automotive chassis grease on the top plate works too.
Why won't the jaws open when I pull the handle?
On uneven ground the king pin can bind slightly in the jaws, which B&W calls normal. With the handle open the jaw tension is released, and the jaws let go as you pull away.
How do I find my truck's towing rating?
B&W suggests your owner's manual first, then your truck dealer or the truck maker's website. Know it before you tow, and stay under the lower of your truck's and your hitch's ratings.
Specifications
| Brand | B&W Trailer Hitches |
|---|---|
| Part Number | RVB3255 |
| Product | Fifth wheel hitch base (base only) |
| Coupler head | RVC3200 (sold separately) |
| Finish | Medium gray powder coat |
| Made in | Humboldt, Kansas, USA |
| Model | Patriot base (base only) |
| Complete kit | RVK3255 |
| Kit rating | 18,000 lb GTW, 4,500 lb pin weight (with RVC3200) |
| Base type | Fixed |
| Mounting | Industry-standard fifth wheel rails (sold separately) |
| In box | The base, with its pivot arms, rail pins and hairpins, and leveling spring |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
| UPC | 843233003543 |
Warranty, shipping & returns
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Lifetime Limited warranty
B&W Trailer Hitches covers this base with its Limited Lifetime Warranty. B&W's promise is simple: it stands behind what it builds, and when something goes wrong, it sets it right.- B&W builds its products to be free of design and quality defects. If you believe one falls short of that, B&W wants to make it right with you.
- Accident or misuse: B&W says it will still help you get towing again at the lowest cost and with the least hassle it can.
- Normal wear: the product and its finish age with use, and B&W does not promise to keep them in new condition.
- Use it only as designed and keep up the light maintenance B&W calls for.
- Registration is optional: B&W applies its warranty whether you register the product or not.
- To start a claim, contact us with your order number and photos and we will take it up with B&W for you.
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Free shipping
Ships free to the lower 48 states, with no minimum order.- Order by 5 PM ET on a business day and it starts processing the same day.
- Most orders arrive within 1-5 business days.
- We email your tracking number as soon as it ships.
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Inspect on delivery
Before you install, check the base and its bolt bag against the base parts list on B&W's sheet for your kit, including both pivot arms. Check it as soon as it arrives.- Look for crushed ends, punctures or tears in the carton.
- If something looks wrong, take photos of the box and the parts (and if a driver asks you to sign, note the damage on the receipt).
- Open the box and check the parts against the parts list before you install.
- Email support@prestigetruck.com right away with your order number, a short note and photos. We send a replacement or a full refund at no cost to you.
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30-day returns
Return it within 30 days of delivery, unused, in the original packaging, with proof of purchase.- Email support@prestigetruck.com with your order number. We reply within 1-2 business days with instructions.
- Damaged, defective or wrong item: we send a prepaid label or arrange a pickup.
- Changed your mind: you pay return shipping. No restocking fee.
- Refunds go back to your original payment method within 7 business days of approval. See our returns policy.