Comparing the Curt A20 and B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitches Jaw Systems

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Hello! Comparing the Curt and the BandW. The BandW has two claw’s versus 1 for the Curt but the Curt wraps all the way around. The BandW looks like they come together but not overlap. With that being said, sitting aside the difference in price. What is the better and more supportive of the two please? Thank you!

asked by: Heath B

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Hey Heath, thanks for reaching out!

The Curt A20 # C55DR and the B&W Companion # BWRVK3670 you're looking at are both excellent 5th wheel hitches, but I have to go with the Companion in this case simple because it is more robust and has a better build quality. It's true that the Companion uses dual jaws, but those guys are 1" thick jaws so they will still hold the king pin nice and securely. The Curt has the interlocking jaws (which I really like) but it just doesn't have the same quality.

Please note that I consider the B&W hitches to be the absolute best on the market while the Curt is a solid choice but sits at the "average" range if that makes sense.

With that being said, the A20 is for base rails and the Companion is for a Ram OEM puck system. If you have the base rails then you'll want to compare the A20 to the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270 instead. The Patriot essentially has the same head and cushion features as the Companion (although the heads aren't interchangeable), it just has the base rail mounting system instead of the puck mounting system.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Hey Nick, welcome back! Yeah we have the B and W Companion Slider hitch part #BWRVK3775 which fits directly to the OEM pucks of your 2026 Chevy Silverado and will be the shorter overall height you are looking for so that your trailer will be able to…

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Answer 2

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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Answer 3

Hit the little gray x to the left of where it has the vehicle info listed and you can select a new vehicle. Or hit the change vehicle button to the right. Maybe you tried those already though and it wasn't working? Does you 2025 Silverado have…

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Answer 4

The B&W Companion like #BWRVK3710 is a great product, but we do have some less expensive but still high quality options that would work just great for you. Curt makes some outstanding 5th wheel hitch products, such as their A Series. The A Series…

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Answer 5

I checked out your 2016 Solitude 321RL and since it has a tapered nose and an extended pin box you wouldn't need a slider hitch installed in the bed of your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500. You could use the B and W Companion Fixed Hitch for GM rail kit…

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Answer 6

There are a few differences between the Curt A25 #C24FR and the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 that are compatible with your 2021 GMC Sierra's 8-foot bed with OEM prep. First off, the Curt A25 has a 25,000 pound maximum gross towing weight…

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Answer 7

Yes, the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 does fit into the OEM puck system on your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. This hitch has a gross towing weight of 20,000-lbs, and a maximum tongue weight of 5,000-lbs.

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Answer 8

We do have 5th hitches that will fit your 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 long bed with prep package. I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3710. The Companion features a 1" thick dual jaw which will give you a secure connection,…

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Answer 9

Hey Steve, thanks for reaching out. Yes, you are on the right track. The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3710 is the correct fit for your 2026 Chevy Silverado 2500 with the factory 4 puck prep package. This is the fixed, non slider…

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Answer 10

Hello Jeff, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3715 will indeed fit your 2025 GMC Sierra 2500HD 6'10" bed with the factory puck system. We do recommend the slider hitch #BWRVK3775 for the short bet…

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Answer 11

Hey Gary, I really like B and W fifth wheel hitches like the Patriot part #BWRVK3255 if you have a set of above bed rails or the Companion hitches are really nice too but they are designed to fit OEM puck kits or their Turnoverball rail kits. If I…

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Answer 12

In regards to the Curt A16 Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16521 with Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch part #C88KR, the weight capacity is 16,000 lbs. Therefore, so long as the trailer does not exceed this you'll be fine. If you want…

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