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10-14-2008, 09:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 2,351
M.O.C. #6831
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Blue Ox Bed Saver
Ordered a Blue Ox Bed Saver from Towbars.com 9 Oct 08. It arrived today 14 Oct 08. Cost $168.99 plus shipping and handling. Best price I could find on the net. I will install tomorrow.
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10-14-2008, 10:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Jay Bird, You will like it, I put one on my rig, it saved my Monte and the truck for me.
Ozz
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10-14-2008, 10:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We have one also..never had to use it.....yet.. That is a good price..
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10-17-2008, 04:45 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Montgomery
Posts: 279
M.O.C. #8231
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JayBird,
Put ours on today but paid close to 3 with shipping and sales tax. The bolts for my Reese 20k seemed long to me so I'll probally measure and get the correct length grade 8's when I get a chance. You'll need a couple 1/2 drive socket wrench with 1 3/4 deep socket,1 reg 3/4 socket, and one short extension for the inside bolt. Also it's a little heavier than it look so be patient and it will be an easy install.Don't forget to torque @ 65lbs.
Steve
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10-18-2008, 12:28 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: WARE
Posts: 393
M.O.C. #3928
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10-18-2008, 01:04 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 291
M.O.C. #5590
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Jay Bird you got a good price for a great thing! We waited to install one after $6,038 worth of damage. $170 is a cheap for "Peace of Mind"!
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10-18-2008, 03:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas City
Posts: 5,736
M.O.C. #7673
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Don't do what Richfaa and cmp-shooter did. Go ahead and test yours to see if it works. Their's might not work and it will be past warranty!!!! 
Couldn't resist!
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10-18-2008, 03:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lobelville
Posts: 2,128
M.O.C. #6650
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Great price, the Bed saver has come down. I had one several years ago. Then went to a Trailer Saver and couldn't use it, we more or less gave it to our friends, but with the B&W system we really have no need for the Bed saver. They do work because thats the first thing I tested. I do see Trucks who didn't use them. GBY....
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10-18-2008, 04:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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You should test it..We did.One of the installation mistakes we have seen is to install it so that there is to much of a drop into the bedsaver. It should be a smooth drop with a very short fall. These campers are heavy and you don't want to put to much stress on the bedsaver.
We have to lift the camper over the bedsaver when hitching and un hitching. We dropped it deliberately after installation..it works just fine..
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10-18-2008, 08:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Lakeside
Posts: 606
M.O.C. #7139
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Do they make on that fits the Husky/Valley Hitch, I was told they don't?
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10-18-2008, 09:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,751
M.O.C. #7753
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I think the correct address is www.blue-ox-towbars.com ... Dave P.S. randye, they fit three of the hitches, go to the aite and check out if you have one..
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10-18-2008, 02:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 2,351
M.O.C. #6831
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I haven't had time to do the install because of the rain. I will be sure to do a dry run before taking the Monty out again. I want to be sure that it is positioned right. .
Randye. My bed saver is for a 16K Husky/Valley hitch.
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10-18-2008, 02:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lobelville
Posts: 2,128
M.O.C. #6650
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Jay Bird, I had the same 16,000 Valley/Huskey, and installed the Blue Ox bed saver. I also had to raise the 5er up to clear the bed saver then lower the 5er to connect to the hitch. Good investment and excellent price. GBY.....
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10-18-2008, 04:51 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Saginaw
Posts: 178
M.O.C. #7751
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We installed one on our 16k reese after reading many stories of an oops acident. like the others said it's great to have peace of mind with one less thing to be concerned about.
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10-19-2008, 04:08 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Palm Bay
Posts: 423
M.O.C. #4308
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I don't remember what I paid for it, but the day after it was installed it got it's first test...and worked perfectly.
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10-19-2008, 04:46 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Nekoosa
Posts: 412
M.O.C. #5793
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Dumb Question: Why would I need one if I do a pull test everytime?
I have the 16 K Reese 5th wheel hitch.
Thanks in advance
Roy
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10-19-2008, 05:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hesperia
Posts: 1,321
M.O.C. #7787
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To make sure you have a solid hook up every time.It may look like and feel like you do until you hit the road and than BAM! Too late.
I don't think it takes that much effort to check every time and it's good cheap insurance.
I've been professionally driving for over 25 years and I still do my brake test everytime I hook up.
Jack
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10-19-2008, 11:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Lambchop
Dumb Question: Why would I need one if I do a pull test everytime?
I have the 16 K Reese 5th wheel hitch.
Thanks in advance
Roy
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It only takes once to realize you need one. I don't have one because they don't make one for the TrailerSaver hitch. I have to check and double check everything, including the "pull test."
Orv
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10-19-2008, 02:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Manassas
Posts: 562
M.O.C. #4327
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Good price and great investment!
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10-19-2008, 04:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Lakeside
Posts: 606
M.O.C. #7139
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Jaybird I went on the towbars.com and it said Forbided server. So is there another name of site I can see about ordering the bedsaver, I will try blue ox and see if i can access the information. Thanks. randye
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