Question about the Anderson - all the tongue weight & lateral forces are on the Anderson ball vs. other hitches, where the weight and lateral forces are shared by the large large plate and lower hook(s) . Is there any concern with such a small item as the ball handling all the weight and lateral forces of the 5th wheel? (Obviously, Gooseneck ball hitches have been extensively used and engineers have likely given the green light to just the ball mount, so the ball is likely more than adequate for the job?)
I like the light weight of the Anderson, but I guess to use RAM factory pucks, two rails must also be employed. Are the Anderson rails fully compatible with the RAM factorypucks?
And, can the Anderson rails be used with the Anderson hitch that can mount either 180ยบ direction (giving an 8" difference between each direction chosen)? Is there any question that the Anderson is not more than capable of safely doing the job?
What about the Anderson aluminum hitch vs. their steel - does it make good sense to go with the steel over the aluminum? I'm thinking that the steel one is likely quite light enough for a one-man installation?
