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: Worth the money?


pwcfire
08-16-2009, 09:42 AM
I was looking at buying the blue ox diamond gooseneck hitch. I was wondering if anyone has this and if its worth the money?

HayJay
08-17-2009, 01:24 PM
According to the instructions, you'll be drilling some holes through the frame to install it.

I went with the B&W Turnover Ball hitch, as it uses existing holes and patented hardware for correct fitment, with no drilling in the frame. The B&W hitch also has a fifth wheel adapter to fit, if you need that. Looks like the Blue Ox does not. The B&W is a little more money, but definitely well worth it.

Customer service at B&W is excellent also.
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=324048

Smile
08-17-2009, 05:11 PM
+1 for B&W.

Sinecure1
08-17-2009, 06:35 PM
+2

CFDWheeler
08-17-2009, 09:27 PM
x3 !!!!

diesel625
08-17-2009, 10:17 PM
I now a few people who use the b&w and the blue ox and they like them both, and have never had any problems with either brand. I guess I'm cheap and prefer my old school homemade hitch with 6" channel boxed in with 4" underneath and the unit welded to my frame. I only spent $50 on the ball and weldable nut, and had the rest laying around the shop.

pwcfire
08-18-2009, 08:11 AM
thanks for all the info. I think I'll probably go with the B&W just so holes dont have to be drilled through the frame.