What Curt Manufacturing does

Curt Manufacturing LLC is a US-based designer, manufacturer, importer, and distributor of trailer hitches and towing accessories, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The company operates as a subsidiary of Lippert (LCI1), a diversified conglomerate in the RV, towing, and outdoor lifestyle industries, and shares corporate resources, distribution, and the OneControl app platform with sister brands ARIES, LUVERNE, and UWS. Curt sells a comprehensive towing product portfolio spanning Class 1–5 rear-mount, front-mount, multi-fit, bumper-mount, and weld-on trailer hitches; 5th wheel hitches (16K–30K capacity) and pin boxes; gooseneck hitches; weight distribution systems; complete towing electrical (brake controllers, custom wiring, T-connectors, taillight converters, electrical adapters, breakaway systems); flat towing solutions (tow bars, base plates, brake systems); cargo management (bike racks, cargo carriers); and trailer parts (couplers, jacks, safety chains, winches).

The company's technical differentiation centers on a connected-towing ecosystem: the Echo family of smartphone/Bluetooth brake controllers (Mobile, Under-Dash, and In-Line variants), the OneControl Auto app for wireless control and monitoring, the Tire Linc TPMS (monitoring up to 20 tires), the QuickPin no-latch coupler, the lightweight CrossWing 5th wheel hitch (60 lbs at 20,000 lb capacity, 65% lighter than traditional designs), and the True Course electronic sway control system. Curt holds at least one US patent (#9,016,707) covering an Easy-Mount connector bracket for 4 or 5-way flat connectors.

Curt monetizes via unit hardware sales through a multi-tier distribution network that includes dealers, installers, eTailers, retail stores, distributors, and direct e-commerce via curtmfg.com with an OrderHub for registered customers. Pricing is quote-based through dealers and not publicly disclosed, consistent with a channel-led B2B/B2C hardware model. End customers are fragmented across six primary use-case segments: RV and camping enthusiasts (primary), marine/boating, farm and ranch, heavy-duty/commercial, outdoor/recreation, and motorsports. The company is recognized as a leading global player in the 5th wheel hitches market and a key competitor in the global automotive tow bars market, with brand visibility supported by the 'Official Hitch of PBR Velocity Tour' sponsorship and an extensive educational content and SEO footprint.

Name

Curt Manufacturing

Legal name

CURT Manufacturing LLC

Website

http://www.curtmfg.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Curt Manufacturing LLC is a US-based designer, manufacturer, importer, and distributor of trailer hitches and towing accessories (Class 1–5 hitches, 5th wheel, gooseneck, brake controllers, wiring). Operating as a Lippert subsidiary, it sells through dealers, eTailers, retail, and direct e-commerce to RV, marine, farm, commercial, and motorsports customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer Hitches and Towing Equipment

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Trailer hitches
• Towing accessories
• 5th wheel hitches
• Brake controllers
• Gooseneck hitches

Headquarters

HQ city

Eau Claire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Trailer Hitches and Mounts: Revenue from selling various types of trailer hitches including rear mount (Class 1-5), front mount, multi-fit, bumper mount, weld-on, RV, and ATV towing hitches
2. 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Hitches: Revenue from 5th wheel hitches (16K-30K capacity), OEM puck systems, pin boxes, gooseneck products, and related accessories
3. Towing Electrical Components: Revenue from brake controls, custom wiring, T-connectors, electrical adapters, plugs and sockets, taillight converters, and electrical accessories
4. Towing Accessories: Revenue from ball mounts, pintle hooks, trailer balls, towing security, sway control, and other accessories
5. Trailer Parts and Cargo Management: Revenue from axle components, couplers, jacks, safety chains, winches, cargo carriers, bike racks, and related trailer parts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CURT Manufacturing designs, manufactures, imports, and distributes trailer hitches (Class 1-5 rear mount, front mount, multi-fit, bumper mount, weld-on, RV, and ATV variants), 5th wheel and gooseneck hitches (16,000 to 30,000 lb capacities), and a complete towing electrical product line including brake controllers, custom wiring, T-connectors, and adapters. The company also sells flat towing systems, weight distribution hitches, towing accessories (ball mounts, pintle hooks, sway control), trailer parts (axles, couplers, jacks, winches), and cargo management products, supplemented by its proprietary OneControl Auto connected ecosystem.

Product overview

CURT Manufacturing is a towing equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of trailer hitch and towing solutions. The core product line centers on trailer hitches (Class 1-5, rear/front/multi-fit/bumper mount configurations), 5th wheel hitches (16K-30K capacities), gooseneck hitches, and weight distribution systems. The product ecosystem extends to complete towing electrical systems (brake controllers, custom wiring, connectors/adapters), flat towing solutions (tow bars, base plates, brake systems), and trailer parts (couplers, jacks, axle components). Notable technology products include the Echo family of smartphone/Bluetooth brake controllers (Mobile, Under-Dash, In-Line variants), the OneControl Auto app platform for integrated towing control, the Tire Linc tire monitoring system, the QuickPin no-latch coupler, the lightweight CrossWing 5th Wheel Hitch, the Helux 5th Wheel Pin Box, and the True Course electronic sway control system. The company also markets cargo management, bike racks, and trailer accessories under the CURT brand alongside sister brands ARIES, LUVERNE, and UWS within the Lippert corporate family.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trailer Hitches CURT trailer hitches serve as the primary connector between tow vehicle and trailer, available in rear mount (Class 1-5, including Class 5 Xtra Duty and Class 5 Commercial Duty), front mount, multi-fit, bumper mount, weld-on, RV, and ATV configurations for various vehicle types.
• 5th Wheel Hitches Heavy-duty 5th wheel towing solutions available in 16,000 to 30,000 lb weight capacities, including OEM puck system legs/rollers, pin boxes, custom under-bed brackets, base rails, sliders, and gooseneck adapters for large RV and commercial trailers.
• Gooseneck Hitches Gooseneck trailer hitches including Double Lock EZr, OEM-Style, Original Double Lock, Folding Ball, and Fixed Ball models, with gooseneck balls, under-bed and over-bed installation brackets, couplers, and 5th wheel adapters.
• Towing Electrical Complete trailer wiring solutions including brake controls, custom wiring T-connectors, OEM replacement connectors, extension harnesses, taillight converters (3-to-2-wire, PWM, powered), 2-way through 7-way electrical adapters, breakaway systems, plugs, sockets, testers, and towing lights.
• Echo Mobile Brake Controller World's first smartphone/Bluetooth brake controller that syncs wirelessly with Apple or Android phones, featuring plug-and-play operation between vehicle-trailer 7-way, app-enabled control and monitoring via the OneControl Auto app.
• Echo Under-Dash Brake Controller Under-dash brake controller variant with Bluetooth connectivity to a smartphone, part of the Echo brake controller family, providing app-enabled braking control without a dash-mounted unit.
• Echo In-Line Trailer Brake Controller In-line trailer brake controller that installs discreetly between the vehicle's USCAR and 7-way plug for an OEM-style appearance, with brake operation controlled through the OneControl Auto smartphone app.
• Tire Linc Trailer Tire Monitoring System TPMS technology that monitors up to 20 tires simultaneously, seamlessly integrated with the OneControl Auto app for real-time tire pressure notifications on trailers.
• QuickPin Couplers No-latch coupler design that eliminates traditional latch mechanisms, allowing stress-free trailer coupling with a simple single-pin operation.
• CrossWing 5th Wheel Hitch Lightweight single-point 5th wheel hitch weighing 60 pounds yet offering 20,000-pound weight capacity, providing strong towing capacity in a significantly lighter package.
• Helux 5th Wheel Pin Box All-new 5th wheel pin box designed for smoother RV towing experience, replacing conventional pin box designs to reduce ride harshness.
• True Course Electronic Sway Control Next-generation electronic sway protection system for trailers, providing automated sway mitigation for safer towing.
• Weight Distribution Hitches Weight distribution systems including TruTrack Integrated Sway Control, Trunnion Bar, and Round Bar models with replacement components for balanced towing loads.
• Flat Towing Solutions Complete flat towing solutions for towing one vehicle behind another, including tow bars, base plates, RV trailer hitches, flat tow brake systems, dinghy towing harnesses, and accessories.
• Towing Accessories Accessories including ball mounts (various sizes), pintle hooks, trailer balls, towing security locks, sway control, tow mirrors, wheel chocks, fabrication components, and ATV towing products.
• Trailer Parts & Accessories Replacement and aftermarket trailer components including axle components, couplers, electric/marine/A-frame jacks, safety chains, hooks, winches, wheel chocks, and cargo straps.
• Cargo Management Cargo carrying solutions including tray-style and basket-style cargo carriers, bike racks (tray, standard, premium, clamp-on), roof rack accessories, and tie-down anchors.
• RockerBall Gooseneck Ball Innovative gooseneck ball with cushioning technology for smoother towing, part of the Rebellion XD product line.
• PowerRide 30K 5th Wheel Hitch Professional-grade 30,000-pound 5th wheel hitch with cast head, multi-directional tilt, easy-to-use self-resetting handle, and no-welding installation for commercial and heavy-duty towing.
• MultiPro/Multi-Flex Tailgate Sensor Hitch cap sensor for GMC Sierra MultiPro and Chevrolet Silverado Multi-Flex tailgates that detects installed hitch accessories and prevents tailgate damage.
• OneControl Auto App Smartphone application platform for controlling and monitoring trailer brake activity, tire pressure, and other connected CURT towing products, with unlimited vehicle-trailer profile storage.

Quantifiable outcome

• CrossWing 5th wheel hitch is 65% lighter than traditional hitches while maintaining 20,000 lb capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Professional Bull Riders (PBR)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCURT is the Official Hitch of PBR Velocity Tour, providing marketing visibility at professional bull riding events and association with motorsports lifestyle brand
• Lippert (Parent Company)coreOthersCURT is part of Lippert family of companies (also includes ARIES, LUVERNE, UWS brands) with shared corporate resources, distribution, and technology platform including OneControl app ecosystem

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Horizon Global Corporation (Draw-Tite / Reese): Horizon Global is one of the largest North American manufacturers of towing and trailer products, operating the Draw-Tite and Reese brands. Directly comparable to CURT across Class 1-5 hitches, brake controllers, wiring, and 5th wheel hitches for consumer and commercial towing markets.
• B&W Trailer Hitches: B&W is identified alongside CURT as a key player in the global 5th wheel hitches market. Manufactures gooseneck and 5th wheel hitches, OEM puck systems, and companion accessories — overlapping directly with CURT's premium 5th wheel and gooseneck portfolio.
• Demco: Demco is cited as a key competitor in the 5th wheel hitches market alongside CURT. Manufactures towed-product hitches, brake actuators, and towing accessories for RVs, marine, and agricultural customers — directly competing with CURT across multiple towing categories.
• Tekonsha: Tekonsha is a leading manufacturer of trailer brake controllers and electrical components, including the popular P3 and Primus IQ brake controllers. Directly comparable to CURT's brake controller and towing electrical product lines.
• Blue Ox: Blue Ox is a major manufacturer of flat towing (dinghy towing) equipment, including tow bars, base plates, and braking systems. Directly comparable to CURT's flat towing product line serving the RV-towing-a-vehicle use case.
• Roadmaster: Roadmaster manufactures tow bars, base plates, braking systems, and supplemental braking products for motorhome owners flat-towing vehicles. Directly competes with CURT's flat towing and supplemental braking product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Westfalia-Automotive GmbH: Westfalia-Automotive is a global leader in tow bars and towing electrical systems, particularly in Europe, and is identified in market data as a key CURT competitor. Operates as a broader incumbent with deeper OEM tow bar relationships than CURT's primarily aftermarket focus.
• Bosal Group: Bosal is a global manufacturer of tow bars, exhaust systems, and related automotive components. Listed alongside CURT as a key player in the global automotive tow bars market, with broader product breadth and global manufacturing footprint.

Regional players

• Tow-Trust Towbars Ltd. Tow-Trust is a UK-based towbar manufacturer identified in market data as a CURT competitor in the global tow bars market. Comparable in towing product focus but primarily serves the UK/European market rather than CURT's North American core.

Emerging players

• Weigh Safe: Weigh Safe manufactures adjustable drop hitches and towing accessories with built-in weighing technology. Represents an emerging niche player focused on differentiated safety/convenience features that overlap with portions of CURT's premium hitch portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/curthitches
• Xx.com/curtmfg
• Facebookfacebook.com/curtmfg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/curt-manufacturing-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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