Pullrite or Curt for OEM Hitch

[calewjohnson]

Recently bought a 2015 F350. It has the Ford puck system installed. I am looking for a hitch and trying to decide between the Pullrite #1400 OE Series or the Curt (Q24 with Ford legs). Both are Made in the USA. I can by a Q24 hitch head only, then the leg kit and come out considerably cheaper, however, cheaper is not always better. B&W is not an option, as it is only rated for 20k. The Cyclones we are looking are between 18k and 20k loaded, I do not want to be at the limits of the hitch and I can only imagine that FW will be getting heavier as TV are able to pull more, meaning, I would like room for future expansion.

Thanks,
Cale

[DanB-ON]

I have a Curt Q24 for the Ram factory system and think it's great. The only thing I can compare it to is the Husky 16k slider that was in my Duramax and it certainly seems more solid and is without question far quieter.

[Hvyhauler]

I've had the same PR Superglide since October of 2006, it's now in my dually. No problems at all,easy to maintain and adjust if needed ( slide models ). American made !!! strong ... heavy ... durable

I really like the way the jaw wraps around the pin when the handle latch is activated ... positive latching mechanism.

2006 Dodge 3500 LB 4X4 CC CTD DRW (payload to spare)
2007 Mountaineer 336RLTS XPS Ribs
2000 Lance 1130
2 Camping Collies (always ready to go)

[ol_Bombero-JC]

vietvet66-67 wrote:
I have the Curt Q 20 and am very happy with it. I have no experience with the Pullrite.

I have a PR and am very happy with it..:C
I have no experience with a/the Curt..:@

The point is: pretty difficult to find someone who has had experience with *both*...;)

Even if you find one -or two- is that conclusive?..:h

Suggest you do your own due diligence, decide which one is best for *YOU* based on your research - *not* on a couple (few?) opinions on an internet forum.

Decisions, decisions.

~

[calewjohnson]

Bird Freak wrote:
I have a Pullrite and love the way it is made.

Thanks. How long have you had the Pullrite? Any abnormal maintenance at all?

Cale

[calewjohnson]

Racine96 wrote:
I believe the Pullrite is more expensive, when I looked for one. I got a Curt and am happy with it.

How long have you had the Curt? Any abnormal maintenance?

Cale

[calewjohnson]

Me Again wrote:


There is one un-named brand that seems to have more dropped trailers vs others. I will never have that piece in my truck(s)!

Chris

Yes, I can only assume you are talking about Reese. They do provide the Ford OEM hitch, which I would not have ordered the puck system if they were the only choice. I have used some of there products with my TT and am not impressed. Curt has been my go to so far...

Cale

[calewjohnson]

Cummins12V98 wrote:



I agree with your comments. I as you have the right to express opinions and buy and use what we choose.

Using your head based on actual life experiences will give you knowledge and you can do what you want based on your experiences. Do you believe Craftsman when they say their Shop Vac develops 6HP? I don't, I also don't believe the claims of some of the Chicom junk in this country like floor jacks that say 3 ton capacity when I have a Quality US Made Jack that is so much more robust but only is rated at two tons.

I will stick with a lesser rated product I know is far superior.

Again, thanks for your response, as I am the OP, I asked about Pullrite and Curt. Since I am the one that asked, you are right, those are my opinions, which is what I believe. I am not the one trying to explain myself here, but I can...I am an Aerospace Engineer and a Systems Engineer, while having the opportunity to fly in the US Navy (and still do). I live my life by the limits of the equipment I operate and design. So, while you think I am expressing my opinion as to the equipment I desire to operate within the limitations that are provided, I am telling you, there is no second chances, especially when you have taken it upon yourself to exceed the published limits. The weight capacities that are given, fall into the realm of "shall", which in my world, failure to comply will result in serious injury or death....enough said.

Both Pullrite and Curt are made in the USA and both seem to be superior products. Both have produced a product that has advertised limits I desire to operate. While I know a lot of folks with B&W (I will admit, I am impressed with their product), they lack the presence in the heavier towing opportunities that have become quite the norm...

Cale

[Cummins12V98]

calewjohnson wrote:

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.

.

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.

I agree with your comments. I as you have the right to express opinions and buy and use what we choose.

Using your head based on actual life experiences will give you knowledge and you can do what you want based on your experiences. Do you believe Craftsman when they say their Shop Vac develops 6HP? I don't, I also don't believe the claims of some of the Chicom junk in this country like floor jacks that say 3 ton capacity when I have a Quality US Made Jack that is so much more robust but only is rated at two tons.

I will stick with a lesser rated product I know is far superior.

[calewjohnson]

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.

.

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.

[jnharley]

We have a Pullrite and love it. When you back into the hitch, you know it is hitched. We have had Pullrites for all of our 5th wheel towing. We have a long bed dually so we do not have a sliding hitch. Their customer service is also outstanding. When we purchased our 2012 Dodge, Pullrite did not have a hitch developed yet. We were close enough that we took our truck to their factory in northern Indiana and they were able to use our truck for a test fit.

[Me_Again]

Hitches are like the other tool. Some are bigger and better than others, yet everyone thinks theirs is the biggest and best used! I happen to have a 17 year old sliding bar Hijacker that I really like. I will cry the day it goes.

There is one un-named brand that seems to have more dropped trailers vs others. I will never have that piece in my truck(s)!

Chris

[Cummins12V98]

shadows4 wrote:

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.

.

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.

Just curious, what color is the B&W koolaid?

It's grey and it tastes great!

[Cummins12V98]

kennethwooster wrote:
I've pulled with several hitches and loved the Pullright. It worked well. I traded for a 2014 F350 DRW, and went with the B&W do to some friends recommendations, and the cost. I have a friend pulling close to 30,000lbs. with a B&W companion. Call the factory and talk to them about the rating. This is the best made hitch I've ever used.

Thank you!

Until you have used a B&W ya just don't know.

Kinda like going from SRW to Dually.

[shadows4]

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.

.

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.

Just curious, what color is the B&W koolaid?