Aluminium 5er hitch?

The Anderson is my first 5'er hitch. I did a lot of research on other brands and styles and found several that were very good and would have worked well for my set up.
I was very impressed with the Anderson due to the straight forward, simple and light weight design.
I liked the ability to raise and lower the hitch ball to fit my set up as well as the overall strength of the product.
I also purchased the levelers and the rapid jack which are very well made and do the job nicely.
I have not had any trouble with rust on the unit yet but if I do, it will be very easy to touch up.
I may move to the aluminum model later on when I can afford it since it's only 30 lbs.

I had a Reese slider, then a 16000 Reese and then I got the Anderson. I wish that had got the Anderson first. Remember you can never get anything that will do everything you want it to do. I do like the Anderson and would buy it again before the OLD school hitch.

Question for those that switched from a standard 5th wheel hitch to Andersen,what was brand X and why did you want to switch?Was it worth it?
I am looking seriously at the steel version because of the 19in rise but just cant make up my mind as to which hitch to go to from my Reese 16Pro.

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.

x2. I have the steel version. I would trade it for the aluminum in a heartbeat for the weight savings and no rusting. I had to put some rust inhibitor primer & paint on the steel unit's welds.

WOW!..that's gotta be the greatest thing since sliced bread.

I've loaded out many many GN/5th wheel hitch flatbed/enclosed/stock trailers.
I found it amusing when the guy said we should put a 2nd rail in the trailer. The 2nd rail was over and probably behind the trailers axles which makes a lighter pin weight but does add to the hitches draw weight.

Looks like a good deal for hauling heavy or light trailers. As with all things mechanical only time and duty cycles will tell if the aluminum stands up to long term service.

2 comments.
1)See their crush youtube video. Strength is a non-issue.
2)Hook up complexity is easier, especially on a non-level grade. As for sight to hitch, its simple to see thru the back window, Ram cams make it even easier.
Like others, I have yet to see a "I had it, hated it!" comment anywhere. No.1 problem with 5th wheel towing by pickups is lack of payload. Thanks Andersen for that extra 150# back cause I skipped a heavy slider. I am a 2 time Andersen buyer and absolutely recommend their products without hesitation.

crshman wrote:

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 think you hit the nail right on the head. Every single negative comment I've read about this hitch comes from someone who DOESN'T own it or HASN'T tried it.

I personally own this hitch as well and there's nothing but love from me. The other reviews that I've read from actual owners are solid as well.

I'm curious to see the cost differences between the aluminum and the steel versions, if any.

OP, thanks for posting this! I wasn't aware that there was an aluminum version in the works!

Looks like they are $629 which is $110 more than the steel.
There is another difference and the aluminum only adjusts to 16.5 in hi as the steel goes to 19

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 think you hit the nail right on the head. Every single negative comment I've read about this hitch comes from someone who DOESN'T own it or HASN'T tried it.

I personally own this hitch as well and there's nothing but love from me. The other reviews that I've read from actual owners are solid as well.

I'm curious to see the cost differences between the aluminum and the steel versions, if any.

OP, thanks for posting this! I wasn't aware that there was an aluminum version in the works!

spud1957 wrote:
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?

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

Correct, the Andersen comes up to meet the fifth wheel hitch same as a conventional fifth wheel hitch, unlike a gooseneck that hooks to the fifth wheel ,and extends down to connect to a ball that is flat on the bed, big difference.