Trailer Saver BD3 Hitch -- Help Analyzing Used Condition
I've been watching for a Trailer Saver BD3 Air Ride Hitch used. One came up for sale locally. I haven't gone to look at it yet, but the pictures of it look rough. I'm posting two pics of it below. It's obvious that it has been out in the weather a lot. In the pic rust can be seen inside the jaws and other places. It is obvious to me that it would require reconditioning. The price it is offered would be very attractive IF it were in better condition. But I'm not sure if it's worth messing with, even at a price way lower than a new one.
My questions for those who own or have owned these hitches and know them are:
Would it be worth buying this and taking it apart, then cleaning it, lubing it, and repainting it?
What parts would likely need to be replaced on a BD3 in this condition?
Given the visual condition of the hitch, is it likely that the air bags would need to be replaced due to weathering? This is offered for sale in a hot sunny climate, so it may have been in the sun a lot, as well as the rain. However, this could be a snowbird's hitch, so at this time, I don't know the history of it.
Is it worth looking into buying this and reconditioning it? Or better to not even bother going to look at it?
Thanks for any expertise on these hitches!
My questions for those who own or have owned these hitches and know them are:
Would it be worth buying this and taking it apart, then cleaning it, lubing it, and repainting it?
What parts would likely need to be replaced on a BD3 in this condition?
Given the visual condition of the hitch, is it likely that the air bags would need to be replaced due to weathering? This is offered for sale in a hot sunny climate, so it may have been in the sun a lot, as well as the rain. However, this could be a snowbird's hitch, so at this time, I don't know the history of it.
Is it worth looking into buying this and reconditioning it? Or better to not even bother going to look at it?
Thanks for any expertise on these hitches!
