Pullrite or Curt for OEM Hitch

Cummins12V98 wrote:

garysol wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
If I were you I would look at the Curt and PullRite next to the B&W. B&W is very conservative in their ratings. I am over a bit with my 18K B&W and would have it over any other hitch.

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So you would rather have your B&W with a lower rating than a Pullrite. Can you tell me why? What makes your B&W better than a Pullrite that would not be overrated in this situation? I am not looking to be argumentative just wondering what makes the Pullrite inferior.

I have talked to B&W "off the record" and asked why they had lower ratings compared to others hitches. They prefer to have a larger margin of safety built in. As I said compare them side by side.

For one thing look how the head sits into the U shaped saddle on the PullRite. Hot as solid or noise free as the B&W. B&W head to base is a solid rubber precision fit noise free connection.

Look at the locking handle and complexity of the PullRite and then look at the simple no questions asked if I am hitches locking system on the B&W with the solid steel1" thick fully enclosed jaws.

I am not saying PullRite is a bad product, I would own one if I had a short bed and needed a slider.

Bottom line do as you wish. But at least LOOK at the B&W.

If you are towing a 20K 5er there is no problem. IMHO a couple thousand heavier would not be either but at 20K you are probably at your trucks max or close anyway.

Any engineered quality product has a huge safety margin factored in. It just is not going to break at 20,001 #'s.

Talking with B&W offline is great. I have a family and a lot to lose if i get into an accident pulling more than it is rated for... I can only assume B&W will not be there in court testifying in your defense.