Comparing B&W Companion and Curt PowerRide For 2023 Ford F-450 With Factory Puck/Prep Bed Mounts
Question:
Is the Curt PowerRide or B&W Companion a better option for my 2023 Ford F-450?
asked by: Phillip
Expert Reply:
Personally I prefer the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3305 over the Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C48BR. With that said the Curt is rated for 30,000lbs while the B&W is only rated up to 25,000lbs so if you need to tow a trailer weighing over 25,000lbs you will want to go with the Curt. I prefer the B&W as it is made in the USA and has the quality B&W is known for. While Curt does not have a bad reputation I do not like the Wear Plates # C52WR on the Curt and if they stop manufacturing the hitch then you will have a hard time replacing them down the road. The B&W uses the more common kin pin mounted Wear Plate # RP83002 which I do not see going away.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 7500 lbs Vertical Load
- 30000 lbs GTW
- No Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Replacement Wear Plates for Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Plates
- Wear Plates
- PowerRide
- CURT
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Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10" Diameter
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Plates
- Lube Plate
- Reese
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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