โFeb-08-2022 09:22 AM
โFeb-13-2022 06:52 AM
โFeb-13-2022 06:49 AM
humblerb wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:Durb wrote:
I would call B&W and tell them your story. It sounds like your hitch was manufactured wrong from the outset. They may send you a new base.
100% agree to contact B&W. They will take care of you if there is a defect.
Let us know what they say.
I did talk to B&W during this process. They were helpful answering questions for me. But, did not discuss replacing the base. Likely, because it is already 3.5 years old. I didn't ask about replacement.
โFeb-13-2022 06:31 AM
humblerb wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:laknox wrote:
Instead of band-aiding this, since you have the pucks, why not sell the current Patriot and replace it with a Patriot OEM? Either used or new. Most B&W hitches in good condition sell for 50%, or more, of MSRP.
Lyle
Not sure if this is the same person but selling the existing and buying the puck slider was mentioned.
B&W's are easy to sell.
I actually tried to sell the Patriot before I was aware of the Reese adapter. I would have sold it in a heartbeat for half the cost of a new hitch. I listed mine locally for $700. Did some research and I could have bought the same hitch in virtually the same condition as mine for around $300. More than one for sale here. Didn't have one contact from a buyer. Resale in the Houston area is not good.
โFeb-13-2022 06:18 AM
humblerb wrote:cummins2014 wrote:humblerb wrote:
Update:
Well, since I am retired and have lots of time on my hands - I found a coarse round file in my tool box. Used a little (or a lot) of elbow grease and manually reamed slightly. Repeated a few times. I was a little surprised at the ability of the round file, but it worked rather well.
Pins now go in with less hassle. The last one takes a little manipulation for now.
I'd rather have a little tight than a little loose.
As I install and remove the hitch in the future, I may decide to ream a little more.
Curious did you ream the adapter or the tabs, I believe I would ream the adapter , less metal thickness to deal with ,and no compromising those tabs , the adapter frame holes has plenty of steel there that it wouldn't weaken it at all . I know the tabs are pretty thick, but they are also not that wide .
I reamed the the tabs. The steel there is much thicker than the adapter. I felt there was less chance of compromising the steel with the thicker tabs than with the thinner adapter.
โFeb-13-2022 05:34 AM
cummins2014 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:laknox wrote:
Instead of band-aiding this, since you have the pucks, why not sell the current Patriot and replace it with a Patriot OEM? Either used or new. Most B&W hitches in good condition sell for 50%, or more, of MSRP.
Lyle
Not sure if this is the same person but selling the existing and buying the puck slider was mentioned.
B&W's are easy to sell.
Like a lot of folks ,they don't know they can get the frame adapter ,and stay with their rail mount hitch . I did ,and the only drawback to it ,it's one more thing to deal with if wanting to remove. Mine hasn't been removed in a couple years now , no need . The ideal thing is it can be removed for the ones that want a clean bed .
The OP asked about selling hitch awhile back, and the frame adapter was suggested , it's unfortunate that he has a hitch that was not built correctly.
โFeb-13-2022 05:26 AM
Cummins12V98 wrote:laknox wrote:
Instead of band-aiding this, since you have the pucks, why not sell the current Patriot and replace it with a Patriot OEM? Either used or new. Most B&W hitches in good condition sell for 50%, or more, of MSRP.
Lyle
Not sure if this is the same person but selling the existing and buying the puck slider was mentioned.
B&W's are easy to sell.
โFeb-13-2022 05:21 AM
Cummins12V98 wrote:Durb wrote:
I would call B&W and tell them your story. It sounds like your hitch was manufactured wrong from the outset. They may send you a new base.
100% agree to contact B&W. They will take care of you if there is a defect.
Let us know what they say.
โFeb-13-2022 05:19 AM
cummins2014 wrote:humblerb wrote:
Update:
Well, since I am retired and have lots of time on my hands - I found a coarse round file in my tool box. Used a little (or a lot) of elbow grease and manually reamed slightly. Repeated a few times. I was a little surprised at the ability of the round file, but it worked rather well.
Pins now go in with less hassle. The last one takes a little manipulation for now.
I'd rather have a little tight than a little loose.
As I install and remove the hitch in the future, I may decide to ream a little more.
Curious did you ream the adapter or the tabs, I believe I would ream the adapter , less metal thickness to deal with ,and no compromising those tabs , the adapter frame holes has plenty of steel there that it wouldn't weaken it at all . I know the tabs are pretty thick, but they are also not that wide .
โFeb-10-2022 11:13 AM
MFL wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
I am reserving comment on being built correctly as the OP has not said if he talked to B&W yet about this.
Seriously doubt B&W builds one hitch at a time, so highly unlikely a build flaw. It may be a damage issue, but if OP takes the initiative to call, they will offer help/solution/replacement.
Jerry
โFeb-10-2022 08:24 AM
MFL wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
I am reserving comment on being built correctly as the OP has not said if he talked to B&W yet about this.
Seriously doubt B&W builds one hitch at a time, so highly unlikely a build flaw. It may be a damage issue, but if OP takes the initiative to call, they will offer help/solution/replacement.
Jerry
โFeb-10-2022 07:38 AM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
I am reserving comment on being built correctly as the OP has not said if he talked to B&W yet about this.
โFeb-10-2022 06:48 AM
โFeb-10-2022 06:25 AM
Cummins12V98 wrote:laknox wrote:
Instead of band-aiding this, since you have the pucks, why not sell the current Patriot and replace it with a Patriot OEM? Either used or new. Most B&W hitches in good condition sell for 50%, or more, of MSRP.
Lyle
Not sure if this is the same person but selling the existing and buying the puck slider was mentioned.
B&W's are easy to sell.
โFeb-09-2022 06:44 PM
laknox wrote:
Instead of band-aiding this, since you have the pucks, why not sell the current Patriot and replace it with a Patriot OEM? Either used or new. Most B&W hitches in good condition sell for 50%, or more, of MSRP.
Lyle