Pros and Cons Of 5th Wheel Hitches With 20K Rating For 2019 Ford F-350 With OEM Prep Package
Question:
everything that I read at etrailer says the B&W 20k is the best for my 2019 Ford F-350 super duty with prep package. I was also looking at the A20 what are the pros and cons?
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
Both the B&W 20K hitch part # BWRVK3300 and the Curt A20 part # C16034 are great options for the 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty with factory prep package but there are some pros and cons to each.
The Curt A20 part # C16034 does have an interlocking jaw that provides 360 degree contact with the king pin to eliminate rattling and chucking. It also has a color coded indicator system that tells you when the hitch is ready to uncouple, couple or tow that is visible from the cab so that is a nice feature. It provides 4" of height adjustment for bed rail clearance but a con is that is does not provide adjust for cab clearance.
The B&W 20K part # BWRVK3300 has thick 1" dual jaw that is also designed to eliminate rattling and chucking. A con is it does not feature the indicator system like the Curt but it does feature pivot arms that provide 2" of front-to-back adjustment for cab clearance. It has 2" of height adjustment to clear the bed rails. What really sets the B&W apart is the cam-action handle that makes the hitch simple to release even on unlevel ground compared to other brands that may bind if the setup is not completely level.
If height adjustment for bed rail clearance is a must then the Curt A20 is a good option but the B&W is easier to use and the jaw will give you a better connection to the king pin so it is the better choice.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Ford OEM Legs - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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