B&W Trailer Hitches RVK3250 User Manual

<THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE GIVEN TO THE END USER>

B&W Trailer Hitches

1216 Hawaii Road / PO Box 186
Humboldt, KS 66748
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Patriot 16k™ Hitch Installation Instructions

16,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT
4,000 LBS. TRAILER TONGUE WEIGHT

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Model 3250

COUPLER JAWS

COUPLER CAM

HANDLE SAFETY PIN

COUPLER

CAM HANDLE

TRUCK CAB

BASE LEG

RAIL PIN

REQUIRED TOOLS
Installation of the Patriot 16k hitch requires a large torque wrench capable of
measuring 80 ft−lbs, a 3/4" socket, and a 7/16" socket or wrench.

NOTICE:

Installation of the B&W Patriot 16k hitch requires the use of a Universal Rail Kit to
attach the hitch to the truck frame. See your local B&W dealer for information.

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ITEM

1

Pivot Arm A

2

Pivot Arm B

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3

2

1

" Split Lock Washers

4

2

1

5

" Finish Nut

2

6

Rail Pin

7

Hair Pin

1

" X 1" Carriage Bolt

8

4

1

9

" Nut

4

2

8

PARTS LIST

1

" Hex Cap Screw

2

6

7

9

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Failure to comply with the safety information in these

WARNING

Read all installation and operating instructions along
with all labels before using this product.

Without proper knowledge, towing can be a
dangerous activity. Understand all the risks involved
with towing before proceeding. For information on
towing safety, see

to Understanding Trailer and Towing Safety"

the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers,
www.NATM.com.

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.

Regularly check that all bolted connections are at the
correct torque specification. A visual inspection should
be performed before each time you tow.

"The Trailer Handbook: A guide

instructions could result in serious injury or death.

from

Do not exceed tow or tongue rating of coupler, tow or
tongue rating of hitch, or tow or weight ratings of truck
or trailer. See vehicle and trailer manufacturer
information for ratings. Exceeding these ratings may
cause damage to towing components or loss of
attachment between the trailer and truck.

Adding components to the chassis of any vehicle can
be hazardous. There is potential for damage to
vehicle, injury from tool usage and many other
hazards. This installation must be completed by
someone who is aware of the hazards involved. This
person must be knowledgeable of proper safety
procedures for a vehicle installation of this nature, and
for usage of the equipment required to perform the
installation.

INSTALL BASE

The Patriot 16k base will mount to a universal rail kit
in the truck bed. Remove any debris and/or
obstructions from the bed. Place the Patriot 16k base
over the rail attachment points and carefully lower it
until the pin tabs pass through the attachment points
and the base rests flat against the top of the rails, see
figure B1.

1.

Locate the 4 rail pins and hair pins. Insert each pin
into the long slots in the base and throught the rails.
Lock each pin into place with a hair pin, see figure B2
& B3.

2.

INSTALL COUPLER HANDLE

Locate the two 1/4" x 1" carriage bolts and the two
1/4" nuts provided in a bolt bag. Using the carriage
bolts and the nuts, attach the coupler handle to the
arm and tighten, see figure C1.

INSTALL COUPLER

Lubricate the polyurethane bushings on top of the
pivot arms with high grade lithium grease (available
at your local hardware/automotive store). Pick up the
couper by lifting up on both saddle handles which
will open the saddle latches. Place the coupler over
the pivot arms and allow the saddle latches to fall
back to there original positions. (The saddle handles
should be parallel with the base in the latched
position.) see figure D1 & D2.

FIGURE B1: Rail attachment.

FIGURE B2:

View of base leg.

FIGURE B3:

View of base leg.

FIGURE C1: View of coupler handle.

FIGURE D2: View of coupler and base.

(Saddle handles in locked position)

FIGURE D1: View of coupler and base.

(Saddle Handles up)

PIN TAB

PATRIOT 16k BASE

UNIVERSAL

RAIL KIT

CARRIAGE

BOLTS

NUTS

LATCH

HANDLE

RAIL
PINS

HAIR

PIN

POLYURETHANE
BUSHINGS

SADDLE
HANDLES

PREPARING TO INSTALL

WARNING: Components of the Patriot 16k hitch are

heavy and cumbersome to handle. Failure to use
proper lifting techniques when moving and handling
these parts could result in property damage or
serious injury.

Remove all parts from the packaging and familiarize
yourself with all the parts and tools required. Use the
parts list on the front page to verify that all parts and
hardware are present.

INSTALL PIVOT ARMS

1.

Mount the pivot arms using one of the twelve different
locations illustrated in Table A1. These twelve
locations allow flexibility in coupler height (vertical
adjustment) and distance from the cab (horizontal
adjustment). Choose a location so that your trailer will
be as level as possible and have adequate turning
clearance while towing.

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HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT

See warnings following this

TABLE A1

2" farther

back from cab.

4" farther

back from cab.

WARNING: B&W recommends that you check the

clearance between the truck cab and the trailer.
Compare the measurement taken from the center of
the Coupler to the cab, to the measurement taken
from the center of the king pin to the farthest forward
corner point of the trailer. These measurements will
allow you to see how much clearance you will have
between the cab and the trailer while towing and
turning.

CENTER OF
COUPLER
TO CAB

KING PIN TO EDGE OF TRAILER

WARNING: B&W also recommends that you check

the clearance between the bed side and the underside
of the front of the trailer and to allow adequate
clearance for the pitch and roll of the trailer while
towing.

Locate both pivot arms, eight 1/2" cap screws, eight

2.

1/2" split lock washers, and eight 1/2" nuts. Identify
the mounting holes needed to mount the arms in their
optimal location. Pass four 1/2" cap screws through
the bottom of the base into the bolt plate, as shown in
figure A2.

FIGURE: A2: View under base.

3.

Align the flat side of the pivot arm flat against the bolt
plate while passing the pivot arms over the 1/2" cap
screws. Install four 1/2" Lock washers and 1/2" hex
nuts, as shown in figure A3. After the pivot arms and
bolts are in place, torque each bolt to 80 ft−lbs.

FIGURE A3: View looking into base.