7 years or so ago I had a Reese slider with my old 5th wheel. I just got a new 5th and a B/W companion and the term night and day doesn't even come close. The Reese was a total PITA at every operation - needed a mallet to pound the safety pin in place. Latching and unlatching was difficult and inaccurate. I never knew if the thing was locked or not. The B/W runs like a Swiss watch. Every function is smooth and sure. Granted my Reese was a few years back so who knows if it's still the same. Just be ready for the old saying you get what you pay for.