What B&W Trailer Hitches does

B&W Trailer Hitches (legal name B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc.) is a privately held, employee-owned manufacturer of trailer towing hardware, founded in 1987 by Roger Baker and Joe Works in Humboldt, Kansas. The company operates from a nearly 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Kansas and employs 251-500 staff, all of whom are employee-owners following a 2007 ownership transfer initiated by co-founder Joe Works. B&W designs and builds gooseneck hitches (centered on the Turnoverball under-bed mounting system with a stowable ball), fifth-wheel hitches (Companion and Patriot product lines), bumper-pull accessories (Tow & Stow adjustable ball mounts, weight distribution, receiver hitches, pintle plates, hitch balls, locks), and specialty products such as the Biker Bar motorcycle carrier. The company sells primarily through a domestic dealer network and direct e-commerce, with engineering compatibility with Ford, GM, and Ram factory puck systems as a key channel position.

The technology stack is mechanical and metallurgical rather than digital: SAE J-2638 certified testing (exceeding standard requirements), integration of Hendrickson LITEFLEX composite spring bars in the Continuum weight distribution hitch, and licensed SuperSprings SumoSpring polyurethane suspension in the Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter. Pricing is publicly disclosed and ranges from $33 for reducer sleeves to $1,899 for the flagship adapter, with the Companion fifth-wheel hitch priced at $1,099-$1,199. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales with no recurring component. In April 2026, B&W acquired substantially all assets of Altor Locks, extending into power-tool-resistant trailer security under a retained brand. The customer base is fragmented across RV enthusiasts, agricultural and commercial truck operators, motorcycle owners, and construction trailer users, with three core OEM-style compatibilities (Ford, GM, Ram) rather than direct enterprise contracts.

Name

B&W Trailer Hitches

Legal name

B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc.

Website

https://www.bwtrailerhitches.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

B&W Trailer Hitches is involved in industrial manufacturing and offers towing products, ranch equipment and trailer hitches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer Hitches and Towing Equipment

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA), Recreational Vehicle (RV) Bodies & Towables Manufacturing (IMACAGAJ)

Keywords

• Trailer hitch manufacturing
• Gooseneck hitch systems
• Fifth wheel hitches
• Weight distribution hitches
• Towing accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Humboldt

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Hitch Systems: B&W generates revenue through the sale of physical towing products including gooseneck hitches, fifth wheel hitches, ball mounts, and accessories. Products are sold through dealers and direct e-commerce. Revenue is one-time hardware sales with no recurring component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

B&W Trailer Hitches designs, manufactures, and sells American-made towing hardware for pickup trucks, including gooseneck hitches (anchored by the original Turnoverball under-bed mounting system), fifth wheel hitches (Companion and Patriot series), bumper-pull ball mounts (Tow & Stow), weight distribution hitches (Continuum), and supporting accessories including receiver hitches, hitch balls, locks, and specialty products like the Biker Bar motorcycle carrier. Products are sold through an independent dealer network and direct e-commerce to individual truck owners, RV enthusiasts, ranchers, and commercial operators. The company manufactures all products in a nearly 500,000-square-foot facility in Humboldt, Kansas.

Product overview

B&W Trailer Hitches is a manufacturer of American-made towing products organized into three main product lines: Gooseneck towing systems (centered on the Turnoverball mounting platform), Fifth wheel hitches (Companion and Patriot series), and Bumper-pull accessories (Tow & Stow ball mounts, weight distribution, and general towing equipment). The Turnoverball system serves as the core mounting platform enabling both gooseneck towing and fifth wheel attachment with a single under-bed installation. The Companion fifth wheel hitch series offers three mounting options: single-point attachment to Turnoverball, OEM puck-mount for factory-equipped trucks, and rail-mounted configurations. The Tow & Stow adjustable ball mount provides versatile bumper-pull towing with multiple ball sizes. Supporting accessories include coupler locks, weight distribution equipment, receiver hitches, and specialty products like the Biker Bar motorcycle carrier. The company recently expanded into security products through the acquisition of Altor Locks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Turnoverball: Under-bed gooseneck hitch mounting system with a ball that stows in place when not towing
• Companion
• Patriot
• Tow & Stow
• Continuum
• Extend-A-Goose
• Defender
• Biker Bar
• Altor Locks
• SumoSpring

Products and services

• Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler Inner tube coupler extension providing 10-inch offset for short-bed trucks to prevent trailer contact with the cab during tight turns.
• Continuum Weight Distribution Hitch Weight distribution hitch with controlled hydraulic adjustment, pressure gauge, and LITEFLEX composite spring bars for precise tongue weight control and sway prevention.
• Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch Flagship gooseneck hitch with under-bed mounting system and stowable ball design that frees up the truck bed when not towing. Targeted at pickup truck owners who tow gooseneck trailers for ranch, commercial, and recreational use.
• Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch Rail-free fifth wheel hitch that mounts to the Turnoverball system, featuring adjustable height and slider options for short-bed trucks. Voted favorite Fifth Wheel Hitches for 5 consecutive years by over 10,000 RV Magazine readers.
• Companion OEM Fifth Wheel Hitch Fifth wheel hitch designed for factory-installed puck systems in Ford, GM, and Ram trucks, offering the same coupler technology as the standard Companion.
• Patriot Rail-Mounted Fifth Wheel Hitch Fifth wheel hitch that mounts to industry standard rails, available in 16K, 18K, and 20K ratings with slider option.
• Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Adapter allowing fifth wheel trailers to be towed with gooseneck hitches, featuring integrated SumoSpring suspension and dual-axis cushioning. Tested to -20°F.
• Tow & Stow Adjustable Ball Mount Multi-position adjustable ball mount with multiple ball sizes and drop/rise adjustments for bumper-pull towing. Designed for versatile bumper-pull towing across different trailer heights.
• Digital Tongue Weight Scale Digital scale measuring tongue weight from 0-4,000 lbs in 5 lb increments with adjustable height and ±0.5% accuracy for safe trailer loading.
• Defender Locking Gooseneck Coupler Gooseneck coupler with integrated push-button keyed lock for theft deterrence and automatic latch for easy hookup.
• OEM Gooseneck Ball & Safety Chain Kit Gooseneck ball kit with grip latch handle and safety chain anchors for factory puck-equipped trucks, rated 30,000 lbs GTW. Available for Ford/GM/Nissan and Ram applications.
• Heavy Duty Ball Mounts Heavy-duty ball mounts rated at 16,000 lbs GTW with various shank sizes and drop configurations.
• Triple Tow Ball Mount Multi-ball mount with three permanently welded hitch balls (1-7/8", 2", and 2-5/16") for versatile trailer towing.
• Specialty & Heat Treated Hitch Balls Precision-machined carbon steel hitch balls in various sizes and ratings from 12K to 30K, heat treated for maximum hardness.
• Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch Heavy-duty receiver hitch with 3-piece interlocking design, 6-point frame mount, and 2" receiver tube reinforced with steel gussets and Grade 8 hardware.
• Heavy Duty Pintle Plate Heavy-duty pintle plate rated at 16,000 lbs with various shank sizes and hole configurations for construction and industrial trailers.
• Biker Bar Motorcycle Carrier Motorcycle clamping system for Harley-Davidson motorcycles that attaches to trailer frames, allowing solo loading in under a minute without straps or chocks.
• Altor Locks Trailer Coupler Locks High-security, power-tool-resistant trailer coupler locks engineered to resist power-tool attacks. Includes patented designs for bumper-pull, gooseneck, and commercial trailer segments. Acquired by B&W in April 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 consecutive years voted favorite Fifth Wheel Hitches by over 10,000 RV Magazine readers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Altor LockscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026B&W acquired substantially all assets of Altor Locks including key intellectual property, patents, and patented security technology for power-tool-resistant trailer coupler locks. Altor will continue operating under its existing brand in the near term before integrating into B&W. The acquisition expands B&W's security solutions across bumper-pull, gooseneck, and commercial trailer segments.
• Ford Motor CompanycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerB&W engineered the Companion OEM Fifth Wheel Hitch to work specifically with Ford's factory-installed four-puck hitch platform. The company monitors Ford's puck configurations and designs compatible products for trucks with Ford Towing Prep Packages.
• General Motors (Chevrolet/GMC)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerB&W developed Companion OEM hitches compatible with GM factory puck systems for 2016-2026 model years. Products designed for GM's puck-style towing prep packages including Ram, Chevrolet, and GMC truck lines.
• Ram Trucks (Stellantis)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCompanion OEM hitch designed for Ram trucks with factory OEM prep packages. B&W offers specific part numbers (GNXA2062 for Ram) and compatible OEM ball kits for Ram applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CURT Manufacturing: CURT Manufacturing is a leading direct competitor to B&W, offering a broad portfolio of trailer hitches, ball mounts, weight distribution systems, and wiring products. CURT and B&W compete head-to-head across gooseneck, fifth wheel, and bumper-pull categories serving the same pickup truck owners and dealer networks.
• Reese Towpower: Reese Towpower is a major trailer hitch and towing products brand competing directly with B&W in gooseneck, fifth wheel, and weight distribution. Reese shares the same target customer (pickup truck owners towing trailers) and dealer channel footprint as B&W.
• Draw-Tite: Draw-Tite is a sister brand to Reese Towpower under Cequent/Lippert, offering trailer hitches and towing accessories. Draw-Tite directly overlaps with B&W's bumper-pull, receiver hitch, and accessory product lines for the same truck and trailer owner customer base.
• Blue Ox: Blue Ox manufactures towing products including hitches, tow bars, and RV accessories. Blue Ox is a direct peer in the towing hardware category, with particular strength in RV and flat-tow segments that overlaps with B&W's RV-towable customer base.
• Demco: Demco manufactures towing, trailer brake, and hitch products, with strong presence in the farm, ranch, and commercial segments that overlap with B&W's commercial/gooseneck customer base. Demco competes directly in pintle plates, weight distribution, and gooseneck categories.
• Hidden Hitch: Hidden Hitch is a trailer hitch manufacturer competing with B&W in receiver hitches, custom-fit hitches, and towing accessories. The brand serves the same pickup truck aftermarket through dealer and retail channels.
• Tow Ready: Tow Ready is a brand offering aftermarket towing products including hitches, ball mounts, and wiring harnesses. Tow Ready competes with B&W in the broader towing accessories category serving the same truck and trailer owner demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Lippert Components: Lippert is a dominant supplier of components to the RV and trailer industries, owning Reese, Draw-Tite, and other towing brands that compete with B&W. Lippert is a broad incumbent with significantly larger scale and a much wider product portfolio spanning chassis, furniture, and towing.

Others

• SuperSprings International: SuperSprings is a supplier of suspension enhancement products including SumoSprings, which B&W integrates into its Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter. While not a direct competitor, SuperSprings is a technology partner and adjacent supplier in the towing/suspension ecosystem.
• Ford Motor Company: Ford is one of B&W's core OEM partners, with B&W engineering Companion hitches to fit Ford's factory puck systems. While not a competitor, Ford's truck platform decisions directly drive B&W's addressable aftermarket and product compatibility roadmap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

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