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Brand Comparison

The major players and what they're known for.

The Big Picture

All major brands make quality hitches that will safely tow your trailer. The differences are in features, price points, and what each brand specializes in. There's no universally "best" brand — just the best fit for your needs.

B&W Trailer Hitches

Premium

Made in USA • Known for: Companion & Turnoverball

B&W is a family-owned company from Kansas. They're known for innovative designs and premium build quality. The Companion (puck-mount) and Patriot (rail-mount) are popular choices.

Strengths

  • • Excellent build quality
  • • Turnoverball gooseneck system
  • • Great customer service
  • • Lifetime warranty
  • • Made in USA

Considerations

  • • Premium pricing
  • • Limited auto-slider options

Popular models: Companion (puck), Patriot 18K (rail), Companion Slider

Price range: $800 - $2,000+

CURT Manufacturing

Value Leader

Wide selection • Known for: Q-Series & A-Series

CURT offers a huge range of towing products at competitive prices. Their Q-Series (puck) and A-Series (rail) hitches are popular with value-conscious buyers. Good quality for the price.

Strengths

  • • Competitive pricing
  • • Wide product selection
  • • Easy to find/buy
  • • Roller option reduces friction
  • • Good value for money

Considerations

  • • Some overseas manufacturing
  • • More basic designs

Popular models: Q20, Q24, A16, Q-Series Slider

Price range: $500 - $1,500

Reese / Draw-Tite

Established

Industry veteran • Known for: Goose Box & Revolution pin box

Reese has been in the towing business for decades. Now part of Cequent/Horizon Global. They offer everything from budget to premium options. Also known for the Revolution pin box.

Strengths

  • • Wide dealer network
  • • Budget to premium options
  • • Revolution pin box (popular)
  • • Goose Box adapter

Considerations

  • • Brand complexity (Reese/Draw-Tite)
  • • Quality varies by product line

Popular models: Goose Box, Elite Series, Select Series

Price range: $400 - $1,800

PullRite

Specialist

Short bed specialist • Known for: SuperGlide auto-slider

PullRite is famous for the SuperGlide — an automatic sliding hitch that's a favorite among short bed truck owners. They also make the ISR Series for standard rail-mount applications.

Strengths

  • • Best-known auto-slider
  • • Great for short beds
  • • OE SuperRail system
  • • Made in USA

Considerations

  • • Premium pricing
  • • Smaller product line
  • • Auto-slider has more moving parts

Popular models: SuperGlide (auto-slider), ISR Series

Price range: $1,500 - $3,000+

Quick Comparison

B&W CURT Reese PullRite
Price $$$ $$ $-$$$ $$$$
Best for Quality Value Variety Short beds
Made in USA Yes Some Some Yes
Auto-slider No No No Yes

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