#28 Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection Hitch Review - Short Bed Truck Towing
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- This video reviews the Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Connection Hitch. We discuss why its so good as well as show how to install and use it. I pull with a 2018 Ford F250 with the short box and it works great in this application.
![Andersen Ultimate Fifth-Wheel Hitch Install and Review // Why did we choose this hitch? [EP 30]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/UT2Y5gnYqRo/mqdefault.jpg)
I can prove it’s strong. My Anderson Hitch pulled a 25,000 lbs rig over the Rocky Mountains. I moved my camper from Arizona to NV. NV to UT. Then Utah to Upstate NY. There were no issues at all.
I agree. Great hitch and system
A great improvement when I switched from a B&W Companion to an Anderson. A couple months ago I switched from the Anderson to the Reese Goosebox. Holy Cow! A great improvement over the Anderson and nothing but a ball in the bed.
The magnets are genius. Thanks.
They are!
When I was looking for a diesel truck a few years ago to pull the 5th wheel RV I wanted, I found a sweet GMC 2500HD that already had the B&W turnover ball system. So it was a no brainer to go with the Anderson Ultimate. So glad I did. I’ve towed for 4 years now with no issues whatsoever. I do have the short bed and an in bed tool box. I actually had to buy a new low profile box so the camper wouldn’t make contact. I can turn almost 90 degrees. But I have to be very careful putting items in the back when towing. I ruined a good, and luckily cheap, cooler that way. Good video.
Thank you. Happy RVing. Yes, gotta be on your game with a short bed truck
I use the Andersen for our fifth wheel and it’s been perfect. My TV is a Titan XD diesel which has the 6.5’ bed.
Yep, works so good. Love this Hitch
How much space from the front of the Anderson hitch to the front of the bed is left? I have the same truck as you 2017 Titan XD and was worried I wouldn't be able to fit a tool box or transfer tank in the front of the bed.
It dont matter what you pull with something gives,squeeks what you feel comfortable with...go with it I have a 2021 keystone fuzion 424 toy hauler...pretty close to 20,000 pounds loaded...use a b&w companion with a Teflon plate ...pulling with a 2012 dodge ram dually 3500...that pin box attachment would be my concern...the tripod looks very sturdy thou
Nice video, well made. One comment...a 5th wheel or toy hauler can surpass or come very close to the 4500 pound max tongue weight. As an example a Grand Design Momentum 397 has a base tongue weight of 3375 pounds. Loaded that can easily surpass 4000 pounds.
Great point!
So, what type of pinbox do you have? Would changing it out give you the 5" back to clear the cab and bed rails? I know it's not cheap, but...
I was told by a insurance adjuster that hitting the cab will total out a vehicle. The bed is no issue
Looks like a nice setup! Good video!
First time out I hit both sides of my bed rails. Luckily it damaged both my roll top cover frames and $400 later I replaced them both. I have a 2022 long bed Ford F350 SRW so unlike what you stated, it does matter.
Yes, this can happen. I had to flip my around 180 degrees to avoid hitting the bed. I still really like this system. I can take it out at the campsite and use the bed for moving my Kayaks or whatever I need to haul.
I think he was referring to it hitting the cab.
I just got mine - never have had a conventional 5th wheel hitch either - on my first pull, I had to retorque the hitch as I had some movement(minor) after about 10 miles. I am guessing the installers didn't properly torque. Since then it has been fine. The best part of this hitch is that you can easily remove the kingpin attachment and allow your 5er to be pulled by a conventional(or should that now be called unconventional) hitch - and yes unfortunately we had to do that as our pulling machine was down.
Glad it worked for you. I love mine
I think mine is "chucking" around a bit.... I guess I need to re-check the torque and installation.... only pulled one time so far to bring my TH home.
@@chtomlin try adjusting the Andersen Pin Height. I had to lower mine to the lowest setting...spun kingpin attachment around 180 degrees too.
@@cmalbertosub I'm concerned about bedrail clearance if I lower it
@@chtomlin that's why I spun the kingpin(red) attachment around - gave me more clearance.
Are you still using the Andersen and if so, has your opinion changed regarding it?
Good info!
Glad it was helpful! Love your channel BTW!
Nice video. Would love to have a link to those magnets, if you have it handy. Thanks again for the info.
it was something similar to this
www.amazon.com/Neodymium-Countersunk-Magnets-Permanent-Magnets/dp/B074BP1FR8/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=screw+on+magnets&qid=1599010041&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNk9GSENUMlA1M1FDJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzQ2MTYxMlZGMk0zUkgxNDBKWSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTI4OTY1QVVEUjVCMUVQQkVJJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Would you mind providing the magnet brand and size?
Nice Video bud. Only suggestion...set the camera down and showcase everything, move it when you need to. Walking around and going back and forth between camper and truck...makes people dizzy. :) My anderson is in route.
Thanks for the tip. Will do more of that in the future
I have a Anderson Hitch. I am having a problem with the coupler not releasing off the ball. Yes, I did pull the release lever.
When I raise the jacks , they are stressing when raising the trailer and the jacks will only go up a little ways until they are overriding themselves.
Any suggestions how to release ?
Hmmm, Not sure what that could be. I haven't see that issue with mine
Try putting blocks under the base to help extending the jacks. I have the pull rite system which almost the same.
Looking real close at the Anderson, but saw a review that they sway at high speeds. They didn't say what they consider high speed. Have you or anyone else out there have any issues with that. Recently retired and plan on traveling across the US for several months. Thanks for the Video!
I’ve towed across country four times with the Anderson hitch. I have used both my Ram 2500 SRW and my Ram 3500 DRW. I pull a 16,500 BigHorn 3870 FB , with the 2500 I got a little trailer sway, more so from I was at the maximum limits of the truck. With the 3500 I don’t feel a thing. I drive the speed limits and have never had problems. I think it way quieter then any standard hitch. It’s nice to be able to take it out so quick and I can do it by myself.
We have had ours for two years and 20,000 miles and have had no problems with it. Only 5er hitch that takes two minutes to install and remove it by one person.
I have had no issue with sway. I travel at 70mph
Good Morning. Do you still have your Anderson hitch and do you still like it. Jack
Yes I do! I love it. We got a slight bigger 5er too and it works just as good with that one. I love how light it is and take it out at the campsites all the time so I can use the bed.
What is your bed length mine is 5’6”
6.75’
Where did you get the magnets?
Amazon. I think there is a link in the description
I just change to a gooseneck kingpin, I never take anything our of my bed, no hitch no worries
I would love to try that. I love my gooseneck dump trailer.