Goosenecks: Curt vs. B&W

[corn18]

I am flying home to do some work on the house we are selling and can take a day to get a gooseneck installed in my 2500HD. That way if my wife changes her mind, we are ready to buy the 290RL when we get the truck out here in May. If I miss this window, I can't install anything until August because all my tools will be in storage.

The local Summit Racing sells a Curt hide a ball, in stock. I would have to order a B&W and have no idea when that would come in, so would miss my window. My internet search revealed no deficiencies with the Curt but a lot of get the B&W. So I figured I'd ask my RV friends. Any issues with the Curt? If not, it will get installed next week.

[SeaDog]

Many of the cattle guys I know use the curt disappearing ball on heavy stock trailers the only thing I have heard is after some time the ball may become loose on the pin (I think mainly due to lack of maintenance) that is the only thing I have heard.

[dustman_stx]

Look at where each are made and then decide who you want to support. You can easily find the B&W if you call around I would think.

[corn18]

Originally Posted by dustman_stx

Look at where each are made and then decide who you want to support. You can easily find the B&W if you call around I would think.

I just looked it up and Curt says they are manufactured in the USA. Am I missing something? Maybe they buy the parts from China and assemble in the USA?

[royg6677]

If it were me I would go with B&W you will not go wrong. I have owned the B&W turn over ball hitch made in USA and their service is second to none. Also have a B&W 5th wheel hitch.

[wiandt]

I have the B&W ball setup in my Ram. Very happy. No issues pulling 12K lb 5th wheel.

[CedarCreekWoody]

I'm happy with my B&W Turnover ball, just be sure you get the correct mounting kit. They are model specific.

[corn18]

Installed the Curt. Seems hefty enough. Not a very complex system. Maybe the B&W is better but I couldn’t find one in stock nearby so Curt got the nod. Now to buy a 5er and Andersen.

[robbiels7]

I have the blue ox diamond gooseneck on my gmc and it is great. I use that along with the reese goosbox.