Easy Change in Canada

[PEJ5]

Does anyone know if there is a Canadian business selling Pat's Easy Change hitch system? I can order it online directly, but shipping is US$100 so it works out to CDN$375 for the Class 1 plus one extra set of washers. Amazon.ca pricing is about the same. That is a bit steep.

Princess Auto sells a knockoff "Field Tuff" Fast Change Hitch System | Princess Auto for CDN$225. Their stock has doubled so I am expecting a sale price soon. In addition to stealing Pat's idea which is distasteful, they are only three sided - they do not fully encase the 3pt ball and end. I am not sure I would trust them to hold my 1300 lb counterweight. Anyone tried these?

 

[fried1765]

Does anyone know if there is a Canadian business selling Pat's Easy Change hitch system? I can order it online directly, but shipping is US$100 so it works out to CDN$375 for the Class 1 plus one extra set of washers. Amazon.ca pricing is about the same. That is a bit steep.

Princess Auto sells a knockoff "Field Tuff" Fast Change Hitch System | Princess Auto for CDN$225. Their stock has doubled so I am expecting a sale price soon. In addition to stealing Pat's idea which is distasteful, they are only three sided - they do not fully encase the 3pt ball and end. I am not sure I would trust them to hold my 1300 lb counterweight. Anyone tried these?

Depending on where you are in NB, isn't there a UPS or other US business in Calais, Presque Isle, or Houlton where you can have packages shipped, for your pickup?
I think this is done along the Wash., Minnesota, and Michigan borders.

The two Princess Auto reviews do not look good!
I have the Pat's Easy Change system and I do like it.

Wish I could help you out. Sold my Nova Scotia Summer home last year though.
Used the St. John ferry twice each year, so brought some things over for my friends.

 

[PEJ5]

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I could have it shipped to Houlton Maine and then pick it up and pay the border fees. Considering the drive, gas, US shipping fee, and border fee, it is not a whole lot cheaper than paying for shipping to my address.

The exchange rate tanked this week so it is really out of the question at the moment.

I wish they would set up a Canadian distributor. That way they are shipped by a pallet load and then sold in Canadian dollars. Part of the wish would be that they set a good exchange rate. Dreaming, I know.

I'll continue to manhandle my 1300lb ballast into position.

Peter

 

[WranglerX]

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I could have it shipped to Houlton Maine and then pick it up and pay the border fees. Considering the drive, gas, US shipping fee, and border fee, it is not a whole lot cheaper than paying for shipping to my address.

The exchange rate tanked this week so it is really out of the question at the moment.

I wish they would set up a Canadian distributor. That way they are shipped by a pallet load and then sold in Canadian dollars. Part of the wish would be that they set a good exchange rate. Dreaming, I know.

I'll continue to manhandle my 1300lb ballast into position.

Peter

Maybe the would be a business for you....

Dale

 

[kthompson]

Have you looked at the other options such as the ones dealers sell? I know Pat's system is more flexible on the width of an implement.

 

[fried1765]

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I could have it shipped to Houlton Maine and then pick it up and pay the border fees. Considering the drive, gas, US shipping fee, and border fee, it is not a whole lot cheaper than paying for shipping to my address.

The exchange rate tanked this week so it is really out of the question at the moment.

I wish they would set up a Canadian distributor. That way they are shipped by a pallet load and then sold in Canadian dollars. Part of the wish would be that they set a good exchange rate. Dreaming, I know.

I'll continue to manhandle my 1300lb ballast into position.

Peter

Please....don't remind me about the horrible exchange rate!
I watch it daily!
I have a big chunk of money from the sale of a house, just sitting in the Scotia Bank.
For a planned CAD-USD swap, I am down BIG since December, and still falling.
:smiley_aafz:
Could Pierre and Margaret's little boy Justin, please bring about an exchange rate improvement?