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Rollochrome

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Posted: 08/11/22 02:07pm

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Beaker wrote:

Rollochrome wrote:

What exactly is the buyer wanting you to do about the current hitch?

He has a ball in his truck. Looking at adapter and hitch, quoted $3000-3800. Goosebox looks to be around $1750 and maybe (my guess) $300-400 for install.
Already dropped as low as I will go for fifth-wheel.

Oh!

He's trying to get you to buy him a Reese Goosebox because he doesn't want to spring for a B&W Companion for $1000 or any other solution on his own.

So he's using his own tow vehicles limited ability to pull a 5th wheel and his unwillingness to purchase appropriate equipment as a negotiating point against you.

Ok well after I finished laughing at him, I know what MY response would be, but I'm sure you are a lot nicer of a fellow than I am.

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Posted: 08/12/22 10:55am

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I would tell him; you buy the trailer; it is up to you to get a properly equipped tow vehicle. Tell him the trailer sale is.."AS IS".

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Beaker

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Posted: 08/12/22 11:33am

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Don't know why some folks think that I am to buy his hitch.

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Posted: 08/12/22 12:45pm

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Beaker wrote:

Don't know why some folks think that I am to buy his hitch.

The initial question and additional info you have provided suggests you have skin in the game. Otherwise, I guess its a "why do you care?" kind of question or you are just curious maybe?

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Posted: 08/12/22 01:30pm

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My truck only had a gooseneck ball before I purchased my 5th wheel. I purchased a B&W companion (to go with the B&W turnover ball), now I can tow both easily and properly. I have both types trailers, so works great for me...