I am looking to buy the B&W gooseneck hitch...I have found some pretty good deals on ebay but would rather buy from a vendor on this site...or worse case from another place someone has experience dealing with....anyone have good suggestions for a vendor or where to get the best price on one?

i too try to support the vendors, but i couldnt resist the price on ebay and and bought one on there.

I am in the same boat...found one on e-bay for 333 w/ free shipping...if a vendor can beat that i'm in

hell yeh, i got mine for 350.00 shipped and was tickled to death

Most shops around here sell the B&W for $324.00 out the door. $449.00 installed. I just put one in my father-inlaws 2007 a couple of weeks ago and will be getting one for my truck here shortly, but I agree supporting the vendors is a priority. Paying for the shipping just kills me though, when I can walk in and walk out with it in hand.

Mine was 336 locally

mine was $325 locally and I paid $100 for the install, Have had this done on both my trucks by the same guy.

$350 on ebay w/ free shipping. WOW- thats a steal!! Don't think I could resist that. There wern't any on ebay when I looked b4 buying mine locally.

I think I paid $400 installed here in Arkansas.

mine was $325 locally and I paid $100 for the install, Have had this done on both my trucks by the same guy.

$350 on ebay w/ free shipping. WOW- thats a steal!! Don't think I could resist that. There wern't any on ebay when I looked b4 buying mine locally.
If you got it for $325 locally then why is $350 on E-bay a steal?

He was being sarcastic

Ps I dont know what your sales tax is, but 325 locally w/sales tax, and 350 ebay would come out as a wash here where I live.

I paid $336 off ebay with free shipping and no tax. I received it AMAZINGLY fast in like 2 days!!! His handle was "thisoldcowboy"

Tim

As a installer of these, I think the fit and finish of the B&W is fantastic. Just a word of caution, make sure if ordering for a 2007+ get the right kit. I had to remove a factory floor brace on a 2007 Dually because the kit we had on hand mounted right in that place. I just installed a new kit on another 2007 dually and all the previous problems had been corrected.

They must be making a pretty good profit on those to ship them for free. This is one HEAVY SOB!

Btw: I just got my invoice. Didn't go through Vendor here onsite as there is not much near me. Hitch was $385 and shipping would have been around $60, but I also got the companion. Paid $585 for that. Shipping for both was $154.

If you got it for $325 locally then why is $350 on E-bay a steal?
well around me at the stores they were around 400.00-450.00 uninstalled, i got mine awhile ago but that is why 350.00 was a steal to me

Ps I dont know what your sales tax is, but 325 locally w/sales tax, and 350 ebay would come out as a wash here where I live.
No tax here. The expensive part is when my Dad-in-law gets the bill from me for the istall.:eek: :D Actually, we have alot of fun installing these hitches. We used to see how fast we could get them done. Now, we have a few beers, tell lies, and take half the day to install. Aww, memories...:)

yeh i did the install myself w/ help from a friend it went as smooth as can be

If you got it for $325 locally then why is $350 on E-bay a steal?

Not everyone has a local dealer!
I had to drive 45 miles to get mine. I think it would be just as good if not better to spend the extra $25 and save the time and fuel of driving to your nearest B&W dealer.
Then just install it yourself.
but since there were none on ebay, I just got mine there and had him install it.

He was being sarcastic
No- I was being serious.

no- i was being serious. hell yeah you were serious....i can get it on ebay for 335 delivered to my door...local dealer wants 479...plus install...i may shop around a little more at different dealers

hell yeah you were serious....i can get it on ebay for 335 delivered to my door...local dealer wants 479...plus install...i may shop around a little more at different dealers

They are trying to Rob you!! Can you install yourself? they would probably drop $100 off the price if not installing it.

I paid $336 off ebay with free shipping and no tax. I received it AMAZINGLY fast in like 2 days!!! His handle was "thisoldcowboy"

Tim

Good call....I just ordered mine from thisoldcowboy on ebay...333.33 delivered...no tax no shipping fees..not to shabby....I paid for it on sunday We will have to see how long it takes to get from TX to NY...he claims one to three days...I would be impressed as hell if I see it this week

I think I paid $302. delivered to my door from an ebay guy in NC. That was over a year ago. I found a guy in the midwest who would sell you the 5th wheel companion hitch for $649 delivered. I will have to double check my receipts for the information if you were interested.

Here's a link on my install... http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64012

As a installer of these, I think the fit and finish of the B&W is fantastic. Just a word of caution, make sure if ordering for a 2007+ get the right kit. I had to remove a factory floor brace on a 2007 Dually because the kit we had on hand mounted right in that place. I just installed a new kit on another 2007 dually and all the previous problems had been corrected.
What do you do about them rusting out and looking like crp it a couple of years? I am looking at pulling mine off and getting it painted.

What do you do about them rusting out and looking like crp it a couple of years? I am looking at pulling mine off and getting it painted.

I had one installed on my 91' Ford about 3 years ago and it is rusting as bad as the rest of the truck is.
My new one looks fine so far, but I wish I could've had it painted/ linex or something.

Good call....I just ordered mine from thisoldcowboy on ebay...333.33 delivered...no tax no shipping fees..not to shabby....I paid for it on sunday We will have to see how long it takes to get from TX to NY...he claims one to three days...I would be impressed as hell if I see it this week
Mike, lemme know if you need help putting this in

hemisareslow, did you get the hitch? How long did it take to ship?

I paid for it on a sunday...and got it on thursday...i was really impressed with how fast it shipped....and like othr have said damn that thing has some heft to it..there must be a huge mark up for them to ship it for free....

mike, lemme know if you need help putting this in that would be awesome...tuesday good for you?:d

that would be awesome...tuesday good for you?:d

I'm out of work @3pm and can work on things till 10pm, i'll call you tomorrow

i'm out of work @3pm and can work on things till 10pm, i'll call you tomorrow thats awesome thanks

thats awesome thanks

You guys will have it done in time for dinner!

Tim

I paid for it on a sunday...and got it on thursday...i was really impressed with how fast it shipped....and like othr have said damn that thing has some heft to it..there must be a huge mark up for them to ship it for free....

I bought mine from the same guy, paid on a Sunday had it in my driveway when I came home on a Tuesday. I don't think they ship from TX, I think he drop ships them from the warehouse in PA if I recall. My son busted a nut trying to put it in my trailer for me before it rained.

Tim

Whatever the cost, B&W hitches are the best. We have them in all of our trucks, including this one. I ran a T road at 55mph late one night with a 25ft trailer loaded with my pulling truck. The truck and trailer were totaled but hitch wasn't even bent. If it hadn't been for the trailer neck and chains breaking the pulling truck wouldn't have been hurt.
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The black truck was the one on the trailer.

How are you all getting them so cheap. the shops around me want 400-450 for a B&W hitch plus install.

Well, after all the good comments on the B&W turnoverball gooseneck hitch, I ordered one today! I'll have to order the adapter later, when I find a trailer I like. This place is full of great info., you guys are making it easy on setting up my truck! :D

How are you all getting them so cheap. the shops around me want 400-450 for a B&W hitch plus install.

Ebay "thisoldcowboy" He sells them for $330 +/_ and FREE SHIPPING!

Tim

I paid around 1100 for the gooseneck and companion fifth wheel installed wired brake and ready to go. I think just the gooseneck was about 400. I just had it done today, tomorrow I will check the invoice.

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Just installed the turnover gooseneck hitch today. A little bit of work from the ground, but what a nice install:D Real impressed with the way everything went. Now on too saving up for the fifth wheel adapter. I would definately recommend buying one if your in the market for one.

Mike

I paid 1275 for GN and Companion installed. Very happy with it!