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01-05-2015, 06:53 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Acres
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #13354
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ALERT!! TrailerSaver BD3 ALERT!!
Last week I replaced my Curt 20K with a Hensley BD3 TrailerSaver. This past weekend we went on a weekend camping trip traveling about 200 miles one-way.
Well several times while towing to our campgrounds I forgot that I was towing a 39' Montana!!! It was such a smooth ride! If you don't fully concentrate on what you are doing, you will just forget you are towing anything at all!!!
We towed on I-75 in Florida, through several construction zones and she was so smooth!
So, if you should ever decide to go with a Hensley BD3 TrailerSaver, just remember you have been WARNED!
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01-05-2015, 07:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,473
M.O.C. #13325
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Got a Q20 that I'm quite satisfied with, but always looking for better. What I like about the Q20 is that I can get the two pieces on and off my truck fairly easily (at 70 yrs of age). How much does each part of the BD3 weigh? There's nothing on their website about that and it looks fairly substantial.
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01-05-2015, 07:14 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Acres
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #13354
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by WaltBennett
Got a Q20 that I'm quite satisfied with, but always looking for better. What I like about the Q20 is that I can get the two pieces on and off my truck fairly easily (at 70 yrs of age). How much does each part of the BD3 weigh? There's nothing on their website about that and it looks fairly substantial.
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Watch this video.
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01-05-2015, 07:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Aguanga
Posts: 606
M.O.C. #13601
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Sounds like a very dangerous hitch I have a buddy that used to fall asleep in my passenger seat while we were four wheeling. I'll make sure he doesn't' get one for sure!
BD3 is up there on my list of wants. Just wish they'd offer a 50% off New Years special to make it easier to pull the trigger. Maybe in a few months.
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01-05-2015, 09:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Looks like it sits pretty high. Is there any adjustment?
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01-05-2015, 10:26 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Acres
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #13354
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Tom S.
Looks like it sits pretty high. Is there any adjustment?
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Yes, you can adjust it up or down. Actually, mine came set all the way up, and it is perfect.
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01-05-2015, 10:49 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Roseville
Posts: 98
M.O.C. #14137
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For what's it worth, I have a Hensley for my TT and it works as advertised. Never a care about sidewinds since I got it and I have pulled through some terrific winds, snow and rain. Peace of mind is priceless. Pricey but well worth it.
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01-05-2015, 12:52 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Plymouth
Posts: 42
M.O.C. #15737
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Ditto on the Hensley BD3 Trailer Saver. GREAT Hitch, in my opinion.
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01-05-2015, 01:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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... and only $2,515 !!
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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01-05-2015, 03:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Happy with my curt Q24. Can not see the higher cost necessary. Guess some do, and glad they like the hitch.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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01-05-2015, 03:39 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,791
M.O.C. #7560
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01-05-2015, 10:31 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Acres
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #13354
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by CORattler
... and only $2,515 !!
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Actually I paid $2200 in December. Also they will do 12 month payment plan.
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01-06-2015, 03:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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I'm not knocking the hitch, but I'm grinning ear to ear thinking about setting up a payment plan to buy a fiver hitch.
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01-06-2015, 03:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by 1retired06
Happy with my curt Q24. Can not see the higher cost necessary. Guess some do, and glad they like the hitch.
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Mike your Curt and my Reese are in a different category. The Trail Saver "AIR RIDE" has always been on my dream list.
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01-06-2015, 11:18 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Acres
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #13354
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by H. John Kohl
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by 1retired06
Happy with my curt Q24. Can not see the higher cost necessary. Guess some do, and glad they like the hitch.
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Mike your Curt and my Reese are in a different category. The Trail Saver "AIR RIDE" has always been on my dream list.
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Two thumbs up.
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01-06-2015, 12:32 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Hudson
Posts: 168
M.O.C. #13711
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by leemedic
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by CORattler
... and only $2,515 !!
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Actually I paid $2200 in December. Also they will do 12 month payment plan.
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I told you that you would love the hitch. Yes pricey and I paid the same price as you did last year. I don't know if they offered free shipping to you, but part of my deal was the freight was waved. I did have to go pick it up at the freight depot, and have it loaded on my truck with a fork lift, but that was not a big deal.
After running the hitch for a year now, it has been money well spent. Easier on truck and passengers, and like you, a pure joy towing with it. It still feels funny that you do not feel the Monty as it goes over the bumps, but both my wife and I are getting use to it.
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2014 Montana 3725 RL
2012 Silverado 3500 Ext. Cab, Long box, Duramax SRW
Trailersaver BD3 hitch
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01-06-2015, 12:42 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Hudson
Posts: 168
M.O.C. #13711
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Tom S.
Looks like it sits pretty high. Is there any adjustment?
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The hitch is fully adjustable. It is done with air pressure. When you are unhitched, the hitch rises to the full up position because of the air in the bags. When you place the load on, the hitch will lower based on the pressure you have in the bags. I adjusted mine to the same ride height and clearance as I had with my Reese.
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2014 Montana 3725 RL
2012 Silverado 3500 Ext. Cab, Long box, Duramax SRW
Trailersaver BD3 hitch
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01-07-2015, 12:35 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Acres
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #13354
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by jhudson
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by leemedic
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by CORattler
... and only $2,515 !!
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Actually I paid $2200 in December. Also they will do 12 month payment plan.
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I told you that you would love the hitch. Yes pricey and I paid the same price as you did last year. I don't know if they offered free shipping to you, but part of my deal was the freight was waved. I did have to go pick it up at the freight depot, and have it loaded on my truck with a fork lift, but that was not a big deal.
After running the hitch for a year now, it has been money well spent. Easier on truck and passengers, and like you, a pure joy towing with it. It still feels funny that you do not feel the Monty as it goes over the bumps, but both my wife and I are getting use to it.
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Shipping was free. I just had to go pick it up from a shipping company. They loaded it in the back of my pickup truck for me.
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01-07-2015, 12:38 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Acres
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #13354
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Expensive? Yes, but the improved ride comfort alone is worth it. It has to relieve stress on the tow vehicle and the Montana. It is just so smooth.
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01-07-2015, 01:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,473
M.O.C. #13325
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Still nothing about how much the two pieces each weigh. But besides that, for that amount of money, it should come with a robotic winch to get it off and on! I'll have to hit the lottery before buying one.
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