Comparing B&W Companion and Curt PowerRide 5TH Wheels Hitches For 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 Puck System
Question:
Is the B&W Companion or Curt PowerRide a better choice for a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 long bed dually? It does have the factory prep for in bed hitch.
asked by: Bill C
Expert Reply:
I recommend using the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3715 for your 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 with the in bed factory prep/puck system. This hitch is made in the USA and B&W has great attention to detail. While the PowerRide # C36WR looks like a great hitch I have never been a fan of the integrated Wear Plates # C52WR. They are specific to the one hitch and when they become damaged they may be difficult to find on a trip. And as I have seen with other manufacturers if they discontinue producing the hitch you may never be able to find the plates later down the road.
The Curt does offer a higher weight capacity of 30,000lbs versus 25,000lbs for the B&W. So if you have a need for the larger hitch for your trailer you might look at the Curt A30 # C16070. This has a similar design to the PowerRide but a more traditional hitch head.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt A30 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- Standard - Double Jaw
- CURT
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Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 7500 lbs Vertical Load
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- Standard - Double Jaw
- CURT
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Replacement Wear Plates for Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Plates
- Wear Plates
- PowerRide
- CURT
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 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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