Curt fifth Wheel Hitches
Going from a short bed with a Pullrite Super Glide to a long bed where we don't require a slide hitch. Does anyone have any comments regarding the Curt Hitch, good , bad or otherwise? Any first hadn...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
Here are pics I took of an inlaws truck. I helped him hitch for the first time. This is the 25K Curt/RAM hitch. Yes I am a B&W FanBoy but the Curt is no way as HD or easy to use as the B&W RVK3600.
The slide bar with the little pc you flip over and pin to hold the slide bar in place seems a bit flimsy
There are only 4 bolts holding the head in place. Does not look like they are grade 8. 25K on 4 standard 1/2"bolts would not cut it for me.
If you have a Curt and like it that's great. I am just relaying what I saw with first hand use so people in the market can better decide on what hitch to buy.
It's a nice looking hitch. Thanks for showing. 25k seems pretty HD to me. I'm visiting my parents right now and his Curt 20k slider has similar bolts. His isn't as pretty as those in the pics. His has 30k miles towing and is about 5 years old. Could use some new paint. The bolts are 8.8 metric. I have never heard of a Curt dual jaw hitch failure and looking at the mechanics of the jaws they are seriously secure when closed.
I don't understand the ease of use comment, they both require you to back into the hitch with the jaws open. They both have four way rotating heads.
Anyhow..I am glad you have confidence in your B&W hitch. I hope it never gives you a moments trouble.
Fiver for me would probably be hitched by a B&W, but I have no issues or worries with my dad using his Curt 20k. It may not be as beefy as your B&W but it's plenty strong.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
