Curt Q24 or B&W Companion 20
Ok, I am looking at replacing my reese 16k hitch I haven't been happy with it and had a couple issues, plus it is the older model that requires the picture frame for my ford puck system. With this ...
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Well if you want potential chucking go with the "Chinese Made" Curt, yes it is and don't let their deceiving advertising fool you. Reason???? Look at how far below the kingpin the heads pivot point is. Unhitching??? NOT always easy especially if your RV and truck are not on the same plane side to side. In-Law has the RAM/Curt on his RAM Dually, he wishes he had the Companion as he gets very frustrated with the operation.
I have personally hitched and unhitched his Curt a few times and it's NOT as carefree as it should to put it politely.
The ONLY reason the Ford and GM Puck Companions are rated at 20K is the attachment hardware. B&W rates to the lowest denominator.
The head unit on the Ford and GM are EXACTLT the same as the 25K RAM puck hitch. I would any day trust the 20K Ford or GM hitches to 24K than the Curt.
Now look at the attaching/latching system of each. Curt jaws 1/2", B&W a full 1" with machined jaws to properly fit around the kingpin.
Latching on Curt is a push pull handle with color coding and a little flimsy place to pin it. B&W is a simple solid handle that you close and pin or lock. With the B&W you make sure the jaws are closed around the kingpin, the pinbox and hitch plates are touching and the latching handle is closed and pinned I prefer a lock.
Oh another thing the Curt head is attached with two bolts each side and the B&W has 4 grade 8 bolts each side.
Look at the base where it attaches with the Curt in comparison to the B&W.
I do own a few Curt products that are quality and US Made, sad but all their 5er hitches are Made In China.
Now for the visual comparison. Just remember Craftsman "rates" their shop vac to "develop" 6hp.
I have personally hitched and unhitched his Curt a few times and it's NOT as carefree as it should to put it politely.
The ONLY reason the Ford and GM Puck Companions are rated at 20K is the attachment hardware. B&W rates to the lowest denominator.
The head unit on the Ford and GM are EXACTLT the same as the 25K RAM puck hitch. I would any day trust the 20K Ford or GM hitches to 24K than the Curt.
Now look at the attaching/latching system of each. Curt jaws 1/2", B&W a full 1" with machined jaws to properly fit around the kingpin.
Latching on Curt is a push pull handle with color coding and a little flimsy place to pin it. B&W is a simple solid handle that you close and pin or lock. With the B&W you make sure the jaws are closed around the kingpin, the pinbox and hitch plates are touching and the latching handle is closed and pinned I prefer a lock.
Oh another thing the Curt head is attached with two bolts each side and the B&W has 4 grade 8 bolts each side.
Look at the base where it attaches with the Curt in comparison to the B&W.
I do own a few Curt products that are quality and US Made, sad but all their 5er hitches are Made In China.
Now for the visual comparison. Just remember Craftsman "rates" their shop vac to "develop" 6hp.
