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07-18-2019, 04:59 PM
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Join Date: May 2019
Location: Franklinton
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Curt X5 and B&W Patriot
Well I just learned a disheartening lesson. Just drove an hour and a half one way to hopefully upgrade my Reese to a Patriot. I found a next to new one for $300 on CL and even had a buyer lined up for the Reese. The X in the Curt adapter won’t allow the sliding latches to sit flush enough to even get the pin tabs in the holes. Should I chalk it up to a loss or anyone have a suggestion? I’m almost tempted to install the set of rails I have in the garage. After playing with the hitch for a few minutes, it’s night and day from the Reese. Is the CW $59 install anything still going on and would they let me bring my own parts or would it require a purchase? I’m ready to throw the Reese in the trash after looking at the B&W.
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07-19-2019, 02:58 PM
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Location: Ocean Isle Beach
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I ordered a new truck that is supposed to arrive 8/3. I was in CW mid-June and asked when it would end as I need my hitch reinstalled. The parts man I’ve known for a long time told me to pay then and it would make no difference when I brought it in. He said then he expected $59 million install to end mid-July.
Rails are 1 thing but no reputable shop will install without a new bolt kit, $50-$60. Once those bolts are torqued and put under load they should not be used again.
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07-19-2019, 03:02 PM
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Location: Ocean Isle Beach
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I had a Reese with my 1st 5er. Now on my 4th with the B&W Patriot. Going to a long bed and putting that slider in, not giving it up. Well, I might 1 day and get aB&W non-slider.
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07-19-2019, 04:29 PM
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Location: Franklinton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptnJohn
I ordered a new truck that is supposed to arrive 8/3. I was in CW mid-June and asked when it would end as I need my hitch reinstalled. The parts man I’ve known for a long time told me to pay then and it would make no difference when I brought it in. He said then he expected $59 million install to end mid-July.
Rails are 1 thing but no reputable shop will install without a new bolt kit, $50-$60. Once those bolts are torqued and put under load they should not be used again.
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Hadn’t thought about that but after looking at some install manuals and the good old YouTube I think I might tackle installing the rails. Now I can find tons of the 10 bolt kits but none of the 4 bolt kits. I can find the brackets with the cable and no bolts or the whole kit and the rails. I’m pretty sure I have the 58425 rails. I am missing the spacers anyways so I would need to order them. Any suggestions on where to look?
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07-19-2019, 05:56 PM
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Location: Ocean Isle Beach
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Not really . CW is the closest dealer to me and have been great with sales and service. The rail kit includes everything if I remember correctly. I heard many are now using brackets to eliminate the need to drill the frame. I’m going to ask my parts guy friend about them. Again heard around $225 but will consider if it sounds like a good idea. Most dealers with any 5er inventory should stock what you need. A low volume dealer may have limited inventory and wish to keep it for sales of 5ers.
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07-19-2019, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Portland, OR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptnJohn
I ordered a new truck that is supposed to arrive 8/3. I was in CW mid-June and asked when it would end as I need my hitch reinstalled. The parts man I’ve known for a long time told me to pay then and it would make no difference when I brought it in. He said then he expected $59 million install to end mid-July.
Rails are 1 thing but no reputable shop will install without a new bolt kit, $50-$60. Once those bolts are torqued and put under load they should not be used again.
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Why would you not order the new TV with the 5th wheel prep and get an adapter to the pucks.
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