Comparing B&W Companion and Curt PowerRide For 2023 Ford F-450 With Factory Puck/Prep Bed Mounts

Published 08/24/2023

Products Featured in This Question

B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs

(5303)

$1399.00

Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs

(172)

$1599.90

Replacement Wear Plates for Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Qty 2

(18)

$29.90

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.

expert reply by: Bud M