Aluminium 5er hitch?

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but isn't "gooseneck" refering to the hitch design on the trailer not the hitch on the truck? So this is not a gooseneck hitch.

I'd consider it but I don't think my wife would appreciate spending money on another hitch.

GoPackGo wrote:
We should all understand one thing. This product is not made from 100% aluminum. It's made from an aluminum alloy of some kind. We're not talking about beer can aluminum here.

It's possible to make super strong metals using aluminum as a base. As an example, helicopter blades as well as aircraft wings are made out of aluminum (alloys).

Some engine blocks are made out of aluninum but you can bet they're not made from 100% aluminum either.

I'm sure the same applies to Ford's F150.

You can explain this all day long, and hits on deaf ears. When you have group that knows nothing about them, but still comment on things they have no idea about, good example on this thread is they don't connect to the frame , they are blinded by their brand loyalty

If not mistaken Andersen hitches are built in the USA. I would get one in a heart beat ,if I didn't think there would be a time I might need a slider. Simplicity, strength ,and lightweight.
Wouldn't surprise me if they come out with a slider.

I would run this in a heartbeat.

The landing gear on a Boeing airliner is aluminum, and so is a Navy Fighter. You ever watched a video of one of those landing on a carrier? I'd say aluminum is plenty strong. There is different alloys of aluminum. These hitches aren't made from can stock.

This would work great on the new Nissan Titan XD with the factory GN ball.

We should all understand one thing. This product is not made from 100% aluminum. It's made from an aluminum alloy of some kind. We're not talking about beer can aluminum here.

It's possible to make super strong metals using aluminum as a base. As an example, helicopter blades as well as aircraft wings are made out of aluminum (alloys).

Some engine blocks are made out of aluninum but you can bet they're not made from 100% aluminum either.

I'm sure the same applies to Ford's F150.

True but still very easy to hitch up IMO. Since the ball is raised and you can see it out the back window when backing (unlike a true GN) it's pretty idiot proof

1)Back the ball up to the front face of the coupler (almost touching)
2)Jack the trailer up a couple of more inches to clear
3)Back the truck up a couple of inches
4)Drop trailer and lock T-handle Done...

The Anderson is a fine hitch, but it's a little different animal. Because it's a ball hitch, you cannot funnel the hitch pin into the hitch. The Anderson has to be centered right and left, back and forth right on that ball. Many will use a remote tv camera/monitor so they can see when the ball's lined up.

Andersons are perfectly strong, despite being made of aluminum. The design also eliminates the clunking of a regular fifth wheel hitch, especially with the pin style jaw.

Bayley wrote:
It's interesting how people can make such negative comments about a product they've never tried or seen in action. I happen to have this hitch in my truck and I can tell you it is a great product. My 5'ver tows like a dream with this hitch and it's very easy to hook up!!
I have the B&W turnover ball installed as well. I originally had my mind set on the B&W Companion but when I saw the Anderson "Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection" I changed my mind. The hitch is extremely strong and rated to tow 24,000 lbs of trailer with 4,500 lbs. of pin weight. Another great feature is it only weights 75 lbs. and I can move it in and out of the truck all day if I need to.

+1 All the negative comment you read out there are from those who have never used it. Pretty much everyone who owns/uses it raves about it which tell you something.

agesilaus wrote:
It's not a fifth wheel hitch it's a gooseneck.

Aluminum is strong but not as tough as Steel. Meaning it would not handle impacts like the king pin slamming into the hitch very well. Not a well thought out design and obviously aimed at people who are at their carry capacity on the truck and want to save a few pounds.

Closer to a 5er hitch than a GN. A GN attaches on the truck bed unlike this hitch that connects at the same position as a 5er. No additional stresses placed on the trailer kingpin which is the biggest differentiating factor from a true GN.

Hate it when people call this thing a GN. Only thing it has in common is ball/coupler attachment.

As far as not being able to tow heavy with it I bet some of these guys would say otherwise http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/2013-general-discussion/612743-andersens-ultimate-fifth-wheel-connection-reviews.html

I've asked people who question this hitch's strength to please produce instances on the internet of them failing and have yet to see anyone take me up on that offer.