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shortlance · 12-13-2011, 05:15 PM

Hey Joe & Annette, maybe you should ask Butch for a commision. Looks like you drummed up a lot of buisness for him by starting this thread.

webslave · 12-13-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wingnut60

Webslave,
Do you actually use that hitch? Wish mine looked like yours.
joe

Whole new rig...new truck, new 5ver

Don't worry, it will look "broken in" soon enough.

I fell in love with the Longhorn and the new HO CTD engine. Had to get a new 5ver to match

But, yes, I tend to keep things looking as new as I can. Touch up paint and some elbow grease every spring. My old setup didn't look much more used than this one when I traded it off. Being retired gives me more time than I know what to do with... I wish

SteveB · 12-14-2011, 06:05 AM

With this device mounted I would use my 22K Reese again. I've been using my original 15K Pro because I like the deadbolt latch. The 22K came on my truck when I purchased it in '05 but after 2 uses it had me so worried that I would mess up the latching procedure that I put my old hitch on. Thanks for the original post.

MSHappyCampers · 12-14-2011, 08:00 AM

Yesterday I went over to the company that moved my hitch to the new truck last year to have some deflectors installed over my windows. They sell the B&W hitches like Webslave pictured. I showed them the latch and they were blown away! I hope they will contact Butch about becoming a dealer for them.

Paw John · 12-20-2011, 03:34 PM

This looks like a good idea. I had a mishap in 2009 and dropped my camper on my truck. This would have saved me $$$ and pride. I will for sure order me one after the New Year. I talked to Butch and he is not sure if it will fit my 20k Reese hitch. Looking at the pictures my hitch looks just like his just a 20k not a 15k. I did send Butch some pictures of my hitch. He is on his way out of town and should let me know something after the New Year. Thanks for this post.

shortlance · 12-21-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Paw John

This looks like a good idea. I had a mishap in 2009 and dropped my camper on my truck. This would have saved me $$$ and pride. I will for sure order me one after the New Year. I talked to Butch and he is not sure if it will fit my 20k Reese hitch. Looking at the pictures my hitch looks just like his just a 20k not a 15k. I did send Butch some pictures of my hitch. He is on his way out of town and should let me know something after the New Year. Thanks for this post.

I have a 20k Reese hitch and it fits. I only dry fitted it but I see no problem. When I read your concerns I went out to the garage to double check and it fits nicely. I will be attaching it over Christmas vacation. Another thing I did was paint the jaws of the hitch white. It makes it real easy to visally check that the jaws are closed all the way.

WeBeFulltime · 12-21-2011, 06:04 PM

Installed mine yesterday and looks great. Hope I never need it!

tim brown · 12-23-2011, 11:55 AM

I just got mine yesterday , nice quality piece .

ErieDaze · 01-26-2012, 05:24 PM

How did the install go ?
Thinking

Dick Noble · 01-28-2012, 06:13 PM

I installed mine on a Husky hitch and it fit. I hope I never have to use it but then I hope I never have to use auto insurance either!

ntrsandman · 01-28-2012, 09:15 PM

Just ordered one for our Reese 20K. Cheap insurance. An ounce of prevention.....

Will post after install.

shortlance · 01-29-2012, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ntrsandman

Just ordered one for our Reese 20K. Cheap insurance. An ounce of prevention.....

Will post after install.

Installed mine on a Reese 20K and it fit like a glove.

tim brown · 01-29-2012, 08:31 PM

in stall was good , nice piece , I hope I never need it.

LKicklight · 01-31-2012, 06:17 PM

Been looking at Blue Ox, price for this puppy is really great..ordering one tomorrow for sure...first time 5'er, so this is just what we need..
Thanks for the tip/...LKicklight