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Gooseneck/5thWheel Brands underbed - Curt vs B&W?

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What's you guys' thoughts on brands, Curt vs B&W?  They both seem to have same class weight (7500TW, 30K Total).   the B&W looks to be built a little heavier, but I've never laid physical eyes on a Curt setup, so I can't really speak to them.  
From what I'm seeing, the Curt is about 75-100$ cheaper, on average.

 

 

Thoughts?

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  • AH64ID
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    I’d go B&W. American made, amazing customer service and as well built as anything.    I’ve owned a couple Curt products and they always seem cheaply made. 

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    yep another for b&w the best i used went from reese 16k to b&w 18k night and day difference also used a friends 16k curt and B&W just kills them i love my patriot 18k slider

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I’d go B&W. American made, amazing customer service and as well built as anything. 
 

I’ve owned a couple Curt products and they always seem cheaply made. 

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    From pictures, the Curt does look to be more 'stamped steel' ish..

    Installed a Drawtite in the 2012 the a few months ago. Having hands on it, it was very heavy (more than 150lbs) and seemed to be well built. UPS damaged the box and a package of hardware was missing. Drawtite sent an another one for free and expedited. Still have the other one sitting in the corner. Already has about 1500 miles of 20-30k on it.

     

    That said, most guys seem to prefer B&W. 

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    I'm not "brand-religious" (except for Dodge), so I don't care what name is on it, just wanna make sure whatever I get is dependable; be it Draw-Tite, B&W, Curt, Capt. Crunch, idc.  :)

    B&W simply because USA.  They make a great product, Don't support china whenever possible. 

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    yep another for b&w the best i used went from reese 16k to b&w 18k night and day difference also used a friends 16k curt and B&W just kills them i love my patriot 18k slider

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    I ended up finding a used B&W in great shape, for $150, and ordered a new hardware kit and frame u-bolts from B&W for $40.

     

    Thanks for your input, guys!

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    We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.