FW35 fifth wheel, new or rebuilt? How can you tell the difference?

I’m looking at a new fifth wheel. It’s still on a pallet, manufactured 2018. Supposed to be new. Is there any tell tale signs between new and rebuilt I could look for? New plates being such rough castings, it’s clean looks new. Any ideas? Rebuild kits have any distinguishing differences?

 

I have no idea. The Guy Liquidates Auto Parts. Buy Trailers full of stuff. One Trailer has 15 assorted Fifth wheels. 10 left, 5 Fw35s to choose from. I’ve been needing a new one. Prices have gone up. Average is $1350 internet delivered to $1500+ Locally. Inventory is scarce.This one is $1000. Looks new, except no shiny paint, that I’ve seen on displays at Dealers. Cylinder looks old in picture. Maybe just dusty. Not a bad price for a rebuilt either. Rather have new. Cores are advertised for $350. Maybe sell mine quick for $200? Instead of scrapping it. 210lbs. Doubt I’d get $25 scrap.

 

This one looks like it has the draw bar handle on the wrong side. As far as I knew all FW35s have left side release draw bars. Looking closer, I don’t see a front adjustment bolt at all.

 

I’m going to have to look at all of them. Haven’t seen what all he has yet. Holland shows left hand release as standard. I have no idea what the cylinder is. Might be an air release, and maybe a no slack self adjusting wheel? I’m going to look at Holland’s site again. Try to identify it. At least have an idea, before looking at them. Maybe negotiating the price. Helps to know what I’m looking at. Lol.

 

My mistake, available in left or right and air assist.

 

Well according to Holland that part # is a left hand release. Looks legit. Maybe a reversed photo. Front bolt must be there, I sure dont see it. Looking at it in person tomorrow. Thanks for the help. Not too keen on the air release. Nice feature, if it works I guess. I’d be afraid of accidentally hitting the button. Lol.

 

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