Why are CE Smith 60 Guide-On Kits Priced Differently

Updated 07/22/2019 | Published 07/18/2019

Products Featured in This Question

CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 60" Tall - White - 1 Pair

(2676)

$170.68

CE Smith Extra-Long U-Bolt Kit for Boat Trailer Guide-Ons - Pre-Galvanized Steel - 6" Tall

(329)

$38.48

CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 60" Long - I-Beam Clamps - White - Qty 2

(2676)

$198.21

Question:

Hi - why is the CE27640 $ more than CE27648. It seems the dimensions and specifications are the same. Both are white, adjust out 19, made from 16 gauge The CE 27640 is 7/8longer. Thanks

asked by: John V

Expert Reply:

Part of the difference in price is based on supply-and-demand, competitive pricing, and our price from the manufacturer. Although these have the same dimensions for the Guide-Ons both kits use different mounting techniques. The part # CE27640 uses U-Bolts which fit frames up to 3" wide x 4-1/4" (can be upgraded up to 5-1/4" tall frames with U-Bolt Kit # CE11416) while the part # CE27648 uses I-Beam clamps instead which are compatible with frames up to 4" wide.

So even though they are similar, they use different mounting options as well which also affects the price.

expert reply by: Jon G