Comparing Gooseballs Hitches! Why and What I use. Reese, B&W and Curt
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
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Ummm 🤔Interesting! I never thought or noticed that. Thank you so much buddy. I can tell you, you’re doing a good and amazing job. I watched all the videos you posted on CZcams they are well thoughtful and spot on details. Several times when I needed an information about trucks and towing trailers you always pin-point very important stuff just like these information you enlisted... I can only be greatful, thank you!
Very informative video. Thank you. I had a Reese in my last truck. Went with the B&W in the new one. American made......and the sheer weight of it. For two hitch balls that are rated to tow the same amount of trailer weight, the B&W sure weighs a lot more! To my old school way of thinking, it seems that a heavier hitch ball that is forged, rather than cast, is probably the best choice.
The B&W being USA made makes it the winner. The only complaint being the bed space it takes up makes it the big winner. It looks like it takes all of two seconds to remove it if you need the space. Great video as usual!
Nice review of your gooseneck balls (LMBO) JD. I have the Curt gooseneck ball and chain anchors. Haven't had any problems with it at all. Thanks again JD
I looked at ALL the exact aspects you just went over on Curt, Reese & B & W before deciding on the B & W last December. Hands down the BEST option, especially love the chain hook design of the B & W. The storage case for B & W also much better quality IMHO
A friend of mine picked up a B&W 5th wheel hitch a few months ago at a pick a part yard, damn thing looked brand new...it was the 20k adjustable type, looks like those things are $1200+...the guy running the register had no clue what he had, didn't care, or well from what I found out later on, any receiver hitch at the yard is $25. so he got a $1200 5th wheel hitch for $25. its now mounted on his F350 LOL.
Awesome review, I have the Curt gooseneck ball with the anchor and the only time I use it is when I attach my Pullrite Superlite 2600 hitch to it.
I would go with the B&W over the rest. All of us as Americans should be supporting manufacturing being kept in the US so for me I would go with the B&W all day. It looks better built as well.
I guess a nice thing with those safety chain anchors you can take the gooseneck ball out and leave those safety chain anchors as additional bed tie down points for cargo when you aren't towing.
Great review. Exactly what I was looking for.
Great video. Very informative.
I have a Titan based goose ball and its the same type as those Reese, I still use a ziploc bag to grab it up and keep it in the bag inside the fancy bag the hitch came in. (OG Titan Cummins now used in my Ram 3500 HO cummins)
Sounds about right, bought the curt ball from etrailer a week ago!!
I really like your new entro.
We use the B&W. We remove ours after arriving home and store in its case. Love the chain anchors, so easy to use.
Thank you for the information!
B&W is the way to go. I have their goose ball and 5th wheel hitch on my 450 as well, amazing products
I use the B&W, purchased after seeing JD's review and like it. Previous 3500 I had the B&W flip-over ball, worked great for years but a greasy mess to flip it over.
Good informative video.
I'm biased, I like my B&W turnover ball. Ball and safety chain hooks are always there, just flip the ball and pull the hooks up. I don't use a 5th wheel hitch, but if I did, the pucks look like the best option.
Thanks for the review. Ordered the B&W to use with my new ‘20 F450 that’ll be towing a Momentum with a Goose box. i think the extra height will help with the Roll n Lock rail clearance. B&W, made in the USA, for the win!
B&W ball coupled with a Gen-Y hitch is the Absolute way to go! 💯%👍
Thank you very informative
Nice comparison!
With our 2000 F350 -- aka a *real* truck = 8' bed and a sheet of plywood lays flat between the fender wells with the tailgate up -- I loved our B&W turnover ball from 2012 thru 2023. But since then we had an aluminum flat bed installed and it has it's own gooseneck ball down inside the bed with a cast aluminum cover which pops up and slides out the way. The installers removed the B&W system. I kept all the pieces together and was able to sell it for half of what a new system would have cost. :)
The height of these various balls would also have to play well with the amount of adjustment in the Goose Box height, bed rail clearance and trailer levelness. I guess they would allow for some fine tuning for these considerations. We have the short CURT and it gives us 6" bed rail and very slightly nose high on the trailer. Not sure if I could raise the goose box another hole to use the tallest B&W without making the trailer even more nose high.
Getting ready to buy either a B&W Companion or the Reese Goosebox and I'm alittle stumped. Reviewing your vids, it looks like you are an advocate of the Goosebox system, but I've also seen you recommend the B&W Companion. Is this a function of weight? If I'm looking at a GVWR in the 16k range, would the Goosebox be recommended, but if I got over 20k (toyhauler), the B&W is a better solution? I'm leaning towards the Goosebox for the obvious advantages since we likely aren't in a large 5th wheel for several years (if ever). Really appreciate all of the content that you've produced - it has been invaluable to us in increasing our truck and RV knowledge.
My inner 16 year old is laughing so hard at this title 😂
im almost 60 and laughing my goose balls my goose box
He said “balls”
the b and w turnover is the best hitch for a short bed because the square shank allows you to use an offset ball which gives you four inches of additional cab clearance
Great video
I have the Reese kit from Ford, I’d suggest buying it anywhere but through Ford.
Which one would you use with the Anderson 3220 for the ford puck package 2017 f350 ? I need to get a goose ball for that system. Great info. I did see your other answer.
JD, Niiiice review and solid info!!! Question 4 u sir.
24K triple axle fifth wheel RV, pin weight 4600 lbs, Dodge DRW 3500 4.10. We are gonna drive maybe 15K a year FT. Would JD utilize the goose ball/neck or a robust 5th wheel hitch if you and Mrs. JD were full timing in the same set up?🤔
Have the Curt myself.. It was $120 new and gets the job done just as well as the others. You're right, you need to carry some gloves to keep the grease off when you change it, but other than that it's fine.
I need more clearance w my gooseneck. I have crunched my bed rails and tailgate because truck bed too tall for my trailer. Is it safe to have trailer up in front more w the b&w?
I got the same B&W ball and when installed with the handle down it has a little play in it, is yours like that? The handle folds down properly and it feels secure but it wiggles around a bit from side to side.
My 18 ram has the curt gooseneck hitch, can I use the b&w ball?
With the B&w, I still have to wipe the ball clean before putting it anywhere. I don’t like the way all these units can rotate in the truck. I still preferred my Curt double lock pin hitch, because it didn’t rotate and was a much tighter fit than my B&w puck like yours.
Are all these loose in the truck hole?
I've read that the B&W fit into the truck is a bit better than the Curt, less rattle/banging, true or...???
What's that carpet-like material in your truck bed? Did you cut that?
Great video. But, I think I like you old intro a little better than this new one.
went trough 2 Reese balls, they end up pinching the black lever. B&W for the win :)
I should look into who makes the ball for my nissan gooseneck kit.
You will find that after towing a trailer 250,000 miles the top of the Reese ball gets smashed over and you cannot lift the release. This is not a problem with the B&W.
Do these have an expected life span? I use my Curt regularly and was wondering after a couple years if it should be replaced.
Thanks Josh. Appreciate the videos bud.
Is the B & W taller? What are its dimensions ? I looked online
I take the B&W ball. B&W makes good equipment.
Expensive but good....and I find B&W class 3 and 4 double ball mounts along backroad trails quite often from idiots that forget to put the receiver hitch pin in LOL....one I was lucky enough to catch the guy and give his back, but I have no idea who the others belonged to...so maybe people should engrave a phone number or some other way of contacting them into their ball mounts because I know they're not the cheap $30 ones you grab from every part store B&W hitches and receivers are expensive, and so are the accessories and there's a good reason, its great equipment so I couldn't imagine loosing one along the road somewhere.
If anybody knows how to build a hitch, it's B&W.
OK. I've got a couple questions for you. Just watched your video on Goose ball Comparison. Thanks for the comparison. That stated. I have recently ordered the 2023. Ford F-450. And I have a couple questions. I sent you an e-mail. According to my e-mail, it was received. Maybe you don't have time. My questions right now in are reference to the goose ball, bed mat. And. The Reese Goose hitch. You had main mentioned in your. Previous reviews that Reese is most likely coming out with a 24,000 pound Version? My questions are as follows. I realized that the B &W. Goose Ball takes up a little bit more space. But it looks like that's the one you've resolved to using, Primarily for what you stated; Bed rail clearance. I also plan to put a retractable bed. cover on the truck whenever I do have it. I'm assuming I will lose a bit of clearance one way or another, so that will probably make a bit of difference. In reference to your bed liner. A long time ago I had a 1500 series. GM with the bed liner. By bed rug. That fully encompassed the bed of the truck. It was a gift and I loved it. I have not had one since. I don't think I would want another to fully encompass the the truck. I'm just looking for something to cover. The flat portion or should I say? The floor of the truck. You seem to have had this product in a couple of your trucks. Do you feel that it drains well? If it gets wet.? also, is it a bedrug product or another? Product.? Lastly.? If. Reese is coming out with a 24,000 pound version of replacement hitch. Would you know about it? If not, who would you recommend contacting?? I have a 45' DRV. Toy hauler as you probably already know. These are very heavy Riggs. Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your channel. your honest and unbiased opinions go a long way out there. I enjoy watching your videos. I don't think I've missed any. God Bless, Ed
I wish they made a Gooseneck Extension like this
Good Morning. Love your videos. I see Curt came out with a lighter fifth wheel hitch called a cross wing. Do you happen to have any info on this product or reviews. Thank you Larry
Yep have new content on it coming out soon
Thanks !
Thinking about transitioning from a travel trailer to a 5th wheel. On a 5th wheel, is the connection method (goose box or pin box) an option? Also, how does hitch height differ between the two relative to clearance? Recently acquired a 2022 F-250 Super Duty with the 7.3L motor. Unfortunately, the 5th wheel prep pkg wasn't included but I'm told a goose ball can be added. Heading to North TX in a couple of weeks and will begin my research. Thinking about talking to trailer people first - lots of equine applications in the Prosper area. You have any experience with the Andersen goose box solution?
The gooseball hitch will not replace every king pin. The frame on our Jayco wouldn't support the weight, I was told.
I got the B&W, did you have any problem with the height of the B&W and the GEN Y Spartan coupler? problems with trailer height? nice video!
I didn't have any issues
Has anyone had play with curt ball. Every time pull out my curt ball moves back & forward I get clung noise. B&W ball fits tight no play in my curt hitch
I got the factory ford kit with my 2020 450 it has the long chain bars that go in all 4 outer pucks and came with the 2-5/16” and 3” ball. Who makes that kit for ford. Also got the factory 32,500# fifth wheel. Do you know who makes it. I really like the looks of that B&W ball you had.
Reese
Big Truck Big RV thanks it what I thought but wasn’t sure
Got the B&W from your other video and I love it, thanks.
Does the locking ball bearings actually lock into a grove or is the inter sleeve smooth?
There is a groove in the puck receiver holes in the bed.
The ball bearings on the ball shank lock into it and the fingers on the chain anchors lock in as well.
I put a soda insulator over the ball. No gloves needed and keeps clean up against other stuff.
I bought a weather guard chest tool box. I don’t want to drill holes into the bed. Any recommendations on how to Secure it to the truck?
Robert Zdaniewicz u use the screw in clamps that clamp from side of bed
But the more you raise the front, the lower the rear of the camper gets. I have to keep the front low, to get a more level camper....and it's still not perfect.. Hopefully my Grand Design 350M will be sold this week...maybe today.
none of them are secure in the bed, right?
Hi JD. I am curious why goose neck trailers need safety chains and fifth wheels do not ?
From what I've found is that it's simply because if a fifth wheel hitch is not secured and locked, you'll know within a few feet of moving (when it slides off the back), with a Gooseball, you could forget to lock the coupler and not know until you hit a bump and the rig detached.
@@BigTruckBigRV Thank you!
Big Truck Big RV I’ll verify, unfortunately from personal experience, you are correct in your reasoning.
Another advantage of the B&W ball is that there is a solid bearing surface for your trailer hitch to ride on instead of there being a slot cut in the ball right where it carries the weight of the trailer.
Why is your bed liner hacked up???
What about the Curt RocketBall
Personally the handle on the B&W is not a downside in any way for me. I will say when you got to the price of each of them the B&W is by far the better ball. It's between 20 and 50 bux more than the others so for me that's a get the better B&W ball.
The new Curt is a double lock pin system. If you are going to compare them use the newest product.
Read the title bub. It’s what he uses.
The Curt is a filthy mess to deal with anyways.
No matter how many pins it has 😂🤣
Can we use any of those with the
Anderson hitch? Excellent video as always thank you
Unfortunately no
@@BigTruckBigRV Can you explain why they are not compatible with the AUH?
I have a tank back there do you have suggestions? 24 inch deep
??
I use a flipover ball.
Do you actually grease your gooseneck since fords factory puck system is free spinning to get away from grease
The ball is not going to spin free in the truck with thousands of pounds on it.
The hitch doesn't just spin on the ball.
It pivots in every direction Constantly and needs lube so it's not Grinding the hitch cup and the ball 👍
Do they just hold in with friction or is there holes in the receiver part the ball bearing lock into?
The ball bearings lock into a groove.
If it's not seated properly the latch system on anyone of them will not completely engage.
@@jamesglenn520 OK I was just wondering if they would work on my truck but guess not. My truck is smooth so it must be a different style.
@@codydunn242 if the socket in your truck bed is smooth, there must be another latching mechanism. There are different mechanisms from different manufacturers; these four shown are all the same because they're all designed to work with the same ball socket design factory-installed in a truck.
@@brianb-p6586 Yea I figured it out. Mine has a pin in the bottom that holds it in.
I use the Cut kit, but I had to get a 1 inch taller Cut ball to raise my 5th.
wow
Gotta keep your balls safe!
Good Evening My Good Friend Of Big Trucks Big Trailers Big RVs & Have A Great & Blessed Evening From You're Good Friend Timbo White
that's like saying i like a certain hand gun because it's a ounce lighter lol
i bought a 2020 2500 silverado to replace my 2006 chevy to pull my 5th wheel after i bought it i found out that they havent made the under the bed mount for my reese 24000 lb hitch so i havent been able to move my camper for almost a year so im a little ticked off at reese. i hate buying a new hitch when i already have this one just need the bracket.... reese needs to go back to work
It's not at all Reeses fault you bought a 2020 GM product.
Maybe you can jack up the radiator cap and put a Ram Truck under it! Lol
Especially if you plan on Towing Anything 👌👍🤣
B&W is the king of balls
The B&W appears NOT to have a HOLE drilled all the way from top to PIN.
Okay thanks wasn't really sure these came out. This sure helps.
B/W winning
The curt and Reese aren’t any different in getting “dirty”
The curt ball is the worst gooseneck ball ever made I have had to cut so many of the little latches on top then punch the guts through the bottom. If you buy a truck with the puck system bite the bullet buy a B and W from the start with the big handle on it. I have never seen one of those get stuck in the truck. If you use that curt ball for more than 2 months it will not come out without a fight, if you have thieves arround and dont care about having a complete flush bed then buy the curt. ✌🇺🇸
with that handle on the B & W only 1/2 space between that & the trailer
Please explain. I'm not understanding what 1/2 between the trailer you are referring to?
@@jamesglenn520 .5 inches 1/2 inch
b&w turnover ball eliminates all my problems
BW puts more force on your frame hitch. Not a fan of that.
B&W is stronger without lock on top of the ball
I guess a Pelican box is better than your wife's purse ;-)
I believe the puck system is a joke.
I hate it when that ball gets smashed. Needs lube sir.
Curt ball has to much play don't fit tight like B&W
Too technical
Why is this video almost 15 min long? Seriously? Should have taken 3 min, 5 min absolute max. Ridiculous.
Good video but 8 min too long. You repeated yourself 10 times with a recap every minuite what you just said.
You talk too much
i cant seem to unlock mine. its seems to be out of place. it doesn’t go down in the little hole where it supposed to. not sure what my options are. feel once i break it ill be stuck there
B&W is the king of balls