Husky/Valley UBS or B&W turnover
04-07-2004, 01:23 PM
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Husky/Valley UBS or B&W turnover
I've narrowed down my hitch selection to these two fifth packages to keep the bed clean. What's your experiences and/or recommendations. The B&W turnover ball with fiver attachment will be about 200 dollars more than the Husky/Valley UBS system, but has 2K more fiver capacity and as a gooseneck can accomodate 30K of trailer. $1630 vs $1890
I'm new to this whole thing but have been trying to research as much as possible. Thanks for your input!
Ken
I'm new to this whole thing but have been trying to research as much as possible. Thanks for your input!
Ken
04-07-2004, 11:55 PM
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I had the B&W turnover on my 2001 silverado HD crewcab
I pulled numerous loads through the Rockies and Kootenays.
Excellent product and definitely worth the $$$
Highly recomended.
I pulled numerous loads through the Rockies and Kootenays.
Excellent product and definitely worth the $$$
Highly recomended.
04-08-2004, 01:26 AM
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Re: Husky/Valley UBS or B&W turnover
Originally posted by converteddzlr
I've narrowed down my hitch selection to these two fifth packages to keep the bed clean. What's your experiences and/or recommendations. The B&W turnover ball with fiver attachment will be about 200 dollars more than the Husky/Valley UBS system, but has 2K more fiver capacity and as a gooseneck can accomodate 30K of trailer. $1630 vs $1890
I'm new to this whole thing but have been trying to research as much as possible. Thanks for your input!
Ken
I've narrowed down my hitch selection to these two fifth packages to keep the bed clean. What's your experiences and/or recommendations. The B&W turnover ball with fiver attachment will be about 200 dollars more than the Husky/Valley UBS system, but has 2K more fiver capacity and as a gooseneck can accomodate 30K of trailer. $1630 vs $1890
I'm new to this whole thing but have been trying to research as much as possible. Thanks for your input!
Ken
Hers's another to thow at you. Try looking at the Pullrite SuperGlide. They too have a gooseneck package and only leave you with 4 small holes in the bed & besides I think the latching mechanism is the best I've seen. IMO
But out of the 2 you mentioned I would go with the B&W w/5VR attachment
04-08-2004, 02:09 AM
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Or take a look at the offerings from these folks.
http://www.diamondhitchinc.com/index.htm
There offerings look pretty good too.
http://www.diamondhitchinc.com/index.htm
There offerings look pretty good too.
04-08-2004, 02:29 AM
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WOW where are these dollar amounts coming from?
Is that an installed price?
I paid $300 for my B&W gooseneck setup and the fifth wheel is another $600. Still not cheap, but not even $1000 let alone almost $2000.
Is that an installed price?
I paid $300 for my B&W gooseneck setup and the fifth wheel is another $600. Still not cheap, but not even $1000 let alone almost $2000.
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04-09-2004, 11:48 PM
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Just had the Husky 16K UBS put on with the special Dodge no-drill kit- rv dealer did the work and commented on how quick and easy it was- clean install. Pulling a 22' Hornet and couldn't even tell it was back there- will be pulling a 16' Lund behind the 5ver this summer. The Husky is a double pivot- side-to-side as well as back-and-forth so it is super easy to hookup. Hitch, Hayes controller and install was just under $900. Looked at the Pull-rite and Hidden Hitch just to be fair - glad I chose the Husky.
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I've got the B&W, timed it right with a visit to K.C. The folks at B&W put the hitch in, brake controller on and set up an electrical hook up in the bed - I believe I was outta there for under $500?
04-12-2004, 08:23 PM
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B&W s seem real robust. The 5er companion is built. It is pretty easy to take out in two pieces by pulling a couple pins to separate the hitch portion from the base , thus making it easier to take out when your by yourself (which is 99% of the time for me) Love the clear bed.
I've never seen the other product you mentioned so I can't give any side to side comparisons.
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I've never seen the other product you mentioned so I can't give any side to side comparisons.
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Well, the jury is in and as I type this the truck is in the shop having the B&W system installed. I did some phoning around town and was surprised to finad as much as a $500 CDN spread in the prices of the same system. One shop wanted more for the system cash & carry than the low guy wanted for the system installed. Highest price was $2354 installed and the lowest was $1830 installed (again funny coloured canuck bucks
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Thanks for the input guys!
)Thanks for the input guys!
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I pull a 35' Alpha-Gold with mine. If your not a full time RVer then I think this is the perfect set up. I'm slaping the 5er Companion in this week-end for a trip to Bakersfield....then out again it goes.
You'll enjoy it.
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You'll enjoy it.
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