How are you locking your fifth wheel puck hitch to the bed?

Have you seen some of the YouTube videos on how easy it is to steal a truck? If you make it too hard to steal the hitch, if they really wanted it, it will probably be easier to take the whole truck.

Bill

I use a bakflip cover on my truck bed, which keeps the hitch out of sight when not in use, and does lock. I debated locks briefly for additional security but figured they wouldn't even slow anyone down that that was determined to steal the hitch.

Really more concerned about the hitch com7ng unpinned while towing....

I looked hard at those hitches and Curt was the only one making a 24,000 or 25,000 hitch for GM at this time. What I didn't like about the Curt hitch was the contact area pulling directly on the king pin was only about 3/16 of an inch of course backed up by about 5/8 inch. The B&W 20,000 lb. had a full 1 inch of contact to the pin. So I stayed with my 20,000 lb. Reese and bought Pullrite adaptors to utilize the puck system. I'm quite sure that down the road B&W will get with the program. I also have a tonno cover when not towing.

Searching_Ut wrote:
I use a bakflip cover on my truck bed, which keeps the hitch out of sight when not in use, and does lock. I debated locks briefly for additional security but figured they wouldn't even slow anyone down that that was determined to steal the hitch.

Although a bed cover is certainly a deterrent , if they want, that cover won't slow them down much. I have the soft roll up, a knife would make short order if they wanted in. Yours a small crow bar will take care of that.

Just no real good way if they want something, and can get the opportunity.

Gib3633 wrote:
I looked hard at those hitches and Curt was the only one making a 24,000 or 25,000 hitch for GM at this time. What I didn't like about the Curt hitch was the contact area pulling directly on the king pin was only about 3/16 of an inch of course backed up by about 5/8 inch. The B&W 20,000 lb. had a full 1 inch of contact to the pin. So I stayed with my 20,000 lb. Reese and bought Pullrite adaptors to utilize the puck system. I'm quite sure that down the road B&W will get with the program. I also have a tonno cover when not towing.

Call B&W and talk to them. They rate their hitches to the weakest link. Look at the Ford/GM system compare to the RAM's. Now tell me what is so different?

I would tow my 23K RV with the B&W Puck system with the Ford and GM any day before I would use the Curt. Yea, Yea I am a "FanBoy" but just look at these hitches side by side and then be real honest about what one you would trust.

This is how I lock my US Made B&W 25K puck hitch to my bed. Opposing corners on the base, two on the head to base and one securing the latching handle.



I suppose a small padlock would fit where the pin is.

^^ Thanks Cummins, I was waiting for your input ! I know how much you like the B&W for good reason ! ! ! I figured it was only a matter of time till we saw how it was done right !

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Gib3633 wrote:
I looked hard at those hitches and Curt was the only one making a 24,000 or 25,000 hitch for GM at this time. What I didn't like about the Curt hitch was the contact area pulling directly on the king pin was only about 3/16 of an inch of course backed up by about 5/8 inch. The B&W 20,000 lb. had a full 1 inch of contact to the pin. So I stayed with my 20,000 lb. Reese and bought Pullrite adaptors to utilize the puck system. I'm quite sure that down the road B&W will get with the program. I also have a tonno cover when not towing.

Call B&W and talk to them. They rate their hitches to the weakest link. Look at the Ford/GM system compare to the RAM's. Now tell me what is so different?

I would tow my 23K RV with the B&W Puck system with the Ford and GM any day before I would use the Curt. Yea, Yea I am a "FanBoy" but just look at these hitches side by side and then be real honest about what one you would trust.

So the thousands of Curt hitches out there are not to be trusted :h Now does that include the Reese , Hijacker , etc etc.

I see nothing wrong with recommending a hitch, but to degrade one to promote what you have is just wrong.

It would be great if you could supply some info on what is not to be trusted on the Curt, and some documentation to back that up. Say like falling apart going down the road, or letting the fifth wheel loose when traveling, something catastrophic . I know about the two ,four or six bolt thing you have quoted, but please expand on the actual reality of any kind of failure.

Cummins
The difference is B&W do not make at this time a 24,000 lb. puck system hitch for GM. I thought you would know that since you are a RAM man.
The other difference is I have a 20,000 Reece and if I can't get what I would like I can wait. How do I know this?? because I called the factory and talked to the gentleman who answered the phone. The other comment about the contact surface to the king pin was my own observation. Maybe you should have a look.
If you would reread my comment you would see that I also preferred a B&W and explained why. I WANTED THE SAME HITCH YOU HAVE AND THEY DO NOT MAKE IT FOR GM.