Chrome B&W Tow and Tow vs. Regular Black Model

[usafakid09]

Hello All:

I'm in the market for a new B&W 8" Tow and Stow for my new 11 F-250 but not quite sure whether or not to get the chrome model. It is only $30 more than the standard black. Just wondering if anyone had an experience with the B&W chrome and could comment on the durability etc. Thanks.

[mor4wd]

I think it's more about what you prefer. No matter what the chrome is going to chip off the ball, that's guaranteed.

[mc5150]

I have the black one and it's rusting pretty bad which makes it really hard to get the pins out without a hammer. I would get the chrome one if I was you.

[usafakid09]

Decided to go ahead and get the Chrome...I think it turned out pretty nice

[Eff Tree Fitty]

The pins on the Chrome one arent Chrome plated are they? That's why I didnt get Chrome. Take some Bon Ami to the pins it will clean the rust off. That's what I do.

[usafakid09]

no, they are stainless steel just like on the black powder coasted model.

[mc5150]

My pins didn't rust. It's the drilled holes in the unit itself that are full of rust. You definitely can't just pull them out on their own without a hammer. I even loaded mine up with grease when I first got it.

[Eff Tree Fitty]

I took a magnet to my pins and it stuck, I thought they were stainless too. Plus mine have rust all over them until I clean them. I can see the pits. Maybe they are zinc plated.