GM truck with puck system

I have a 2017 Silverado 3500HD DRW with the puck system. I got a Curt Q20 hitch from Etrailer and just dropped it in. Works great and takes all of 10 minutes put in or remove. When out of the bed just pop plastic caps in place and have a smooth bed for other stuff.

Hi dfletch,
I have a Silverado 3500 DRW on order and am debating the pro's and con's of the B&W and the Curt.
My BIL has a B&W which he loves as he's able to separate it making two easy to lift parts and he can remove it by himself.
My dealer says the Curt is about 200 Lbs - no way I'll be able to handle that myself and I don't think it comes apart, could you confirm?

jaycocamprs wrote:
Looking at upgrading the truck. Was wondering what issues people had run into with GM's factory mounts. Most likely if we go this route would go with the B&W RVK3700.

Fine hitch. i don't know specifics on the GM puck system but I love the OEM pucks in my RAM. Installation or removal of the hitch is simple and takes less than 15 minutes.

KJ

TimnJo wrote:
Hi dfletch,
I have a Silverado 3500 DRW on order and am debating the pro's and con's of the B&W and the Curt.
My BIL has a B&W which he loves as he's able to separate it making two easy to lift parts and he can remove it by himself.
My dealer says the Curt is about 200 Lbs - no way I'll be able to handle that myself and I don't think it comes apart, could you confirm?

You can separate the head from the Curt Q20. Just 2 pins and it pops off. I didn't want to bother with lifting any of it into the bed of my truck since I'm typically doing this stuff on my own. I installed a large U-bolt in my garage ceiling secured to roof trusses. I leave a chain hoist hanging from that and use the hoist to lift the hitch in and out. When out of the truck I use a furniture dolly to wheel the hitch in and out of it's storage spot.

This is a super easy and VERY SAFE way to lift a 200 lbs chunk of steel.

KJ

LIKE2BUILD wrote:

jaycocamprs wrote:
Looking at upgrading the truck. Was wondering what issues people had run into with GM's factory mounts. Most likely if we go this route would go with the B&W RVK3700.

Fine hitch. i don't know specifics on the GM puck system but I love the OEM pucks in my RAM. Installation or removal of the hitch is simple and takes less than 15 minutes.

KJ

I have seen the Ram puck system in person, and really like the look of it. Have only seen photos of the GM pucks, but like that I would not have to install rails. Friend that we camp with has a B&W Companion. I helped him put it together, so I've been around them.

jaycocamprs wrote:

I have seen the Ram puck system in person, and really like the look of it. Have only seen photos of the GM pucks, but like that I would not have to install rails. Friend that we camp with has a B&W Companion. I helped him put it together, so I've been around them.

A coworker has a Ford with the OEM pucks and it's very similar to mine. I really can't imagine that GM would try to reinvent the wheel and make there's completely different. I would assume (yeah I know....) the GM system it should be fairly similar to RAM and Ford.

The B&W companion system works just fine. The thing I like about the 4-point puck system is that all of the pin weight is distributed directly to the truck frame directly over the rear axle.

Get a ball for the puck system and buy the 35 pound Anderson ultimate hitch.

TimnJo wrote:
Hi dfletch,
I have a Silverado 3500 DRW on order and am debating the pro's and con's of the B&W and the Curt.
My BIL has a B&W which he loves as he's able to separate it making two easy to lift parts and he can remove it by himself.
My dealer says the Curt is about 200 Lbs - no way I'll be able to handle that myself and I don't think it comes apart, could you confirm?

Plain and simple look at the two side by side, that should be enough to make your decision. If not then the Curt is known for causing CHUCKING since the heads pivot point is several inches below the kingpin attachment height. B&W's is in alignment.

If that's not enough then the CURT is made in China and the B&W is made in Kansas, USA.

Oh also the Curt has 1/2" kingpin jaws and the B&W has 1" machined jaws.

How about the color coded locking system with flimsy locking portion on the Curt compared to the simple handle no QUESTION if you are hitched system of the B&W.

There is more but I am tired of typing.

RAM/B&W version of their puck system VS the RAM/CURT.

I've decided on, and ordered, a B&W. Truck is scheduled to be built next week, hope it gets here before too much snow flies.