Andersen Fifth Wheel Hitch Conversion

Cummins12V98 wrote:
If I can walk up to the Andersen and grasp the "T" handle twist and pull it is not "locked".

As usual JMHO So no need for childish name calling. If you have an Andersen and are happy that's great I just like to point out things so people in the market can make an informed decision.

You can unlock it but, it wont come off the hitch unless it is lifted off. Unlike a fifth wheel hitch that can drop on your truck and ruin your bed. This happens quite frequently.

How many time have you heard of an Anderson hitch coming lose?

If anybody wants a complete 12 page discussion of the pros and cons of this hitch, as well as a lot of JMHOs, it can be found here:

Link

ranchertx wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
If I can walk up to the Andersen and grasp the "T" handle twist and pull it is not "locked".

As usual JMHO So no need for childish name calling. If you have an Andersen and are happy that's great I just like to point out things so people in the market can make an informed decision.

You can unlock it but, it wont come off the hitch unless it is lifted off. Unlike a fifth wheel hitch that can drop on your truck and ruin your bed. This happens quite frequently.

How many time have you heard of an Anderson hitch coming lose?

Exactly! 2K lb+ pin weight isn't just going to jump off the ball. Unlike a conventional hitch that will simply slide out...

I can see the T-handle plain as day in my rear view mirror. Always take a look at it when getting under way. NO worries, life is good...

And no he hasn't ever heard of a report of one coming off the ball, or one of their hitches failing for that matter. That however won't stop his desire to try to smear this hitch any way he can.

ranchertx wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
If I can walk up to the Andersen and grasp the "T" handle twist and pull it is not "locked".

As usual JMHO So no need for childish name calling. If you have an Andersen and are happy that's great I just like to point out things so people in the market can make an informed decision.

You can unlock it but, it wont come off the hitch unless it is lifted off. Unlike a fifth wheel hitch that can drop on your truck and ruin your bed. This happens quite frequently.

How many time have you heard of an Anderson hitch coming lose?

Ron, ranchertx, (Jim), has been using the Andersen Ultimate 5er hitch for probably close to 2yrs, if not longer, towing a 5er around 22,000#. He was one of the first to "find" The Andersen in 13' when finding a "picture frame adapter" for the 5er/GN prep package was like trying to find hen's teeth. He's spent most of his time on the cummins forum....When we couldn't use the 5er/GN prep packages because MOPAR dropped the ball, others looked for alternatives, (which you now have MORE of today)...first thing discovered was the Andersen, which used the center hole....So Jim has had quite a bit of experience with the Andersen Ultimate 5er hitch and towed a pretty heavy 5er with it and as far as I know, he's had zero issues.....I came within a hair of purchasing one myself, just couldn't get rid of my Reese hitch, and I already had my 5er at my camp, so I decided to wait it out. But the Andersen has been proven out by more than several and with some quite heavy 5er's..

I guarantee you it would have jumped off if I had an Andersen when I came off an off ramp as they had ground the asphalt down about 8". I had air under all 10 tires.

I like to lock my RV to my hitch. That is how I like to do it. So far no one has shown me how they lock their Andersen.

Cummins12V98 wrote:
I guarantee you it would have jumped off if I had an Andersen when I came off an off ramp as they had ground the asphalt down about 8". I had air under all 10 tires.

I like to lock my RV to my hitch. That is how I like to do it. So far no one has shown me how they lock their Andersen.

I think you're confusing locking the hitch with locking the hitch handle to prevent tampering. I have a regular fifth wheel hitch. The hitch is locked around the kingpin by rotating the handle and pushing it in; it is unlocked by rotating the handle in the opposite direction and pulling it out. While in the locked position, the handle can be secured with a padlock. This way, nobody can unlock the hitch without unlocking/destroying the padlock.

The T-handle on the Andersen also locks the hitch to the kingpin; however, it doesn't appear that the T-handle itself can be locked to prevent tampering. If the T-handle is in the locked position, your trailer is secure regardless of any 8" drops.

I posted a link above in which you expresed your concerns. As for this thread, give it a rest.

ralphnjoann wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
I guarantee you it would have jumped off if I had an Andersen when I came off an off ramp as they had ground the asphalt down about 8". I had air under all 10 tires.

I like to lock my RV to my hitch. That is how I like to do it. So far no one has shown me how they lock their Andersen.

I think you're confusing locking the hitch with locking the hitch handle to prevent tampering. I have a regular fifth wheel hitch. The hitch is locked around the kingpin by rotating the handle and pushing it in; it is unlocked by rotating the handle in the opposite direction and pulling it out. While in the locked position, the handle can be secured with a padlock. This way, nobody can unlock the hitch without unlocking/destroying the padlock.

The T-handle on the Andersen also locks the hitch to the kingpin; however, it doesn't appear that the T-handle itself can be locked to prevent tampering. If the T-handle is in the locked position, your trailer is secure regardless of any 8" drops.

I posted a link above in which you expresed your concerns. As for this thread, give it a rest.

I agree after reading the thread you referenced , we have heard from the experienced users, and the weight handled etc etc. I have found no value in the opinions of a couple members here that have no working knowledge, experience, or any references to ANY of their opinions .Why they post is beyond me.


You made your decision on recommendations from actual users, I think many including me would like to hear back from you on the Andersen. I have yet to read a bad review of the Andersen.

Its time for a couple members as you said, "give it a rest", two in particular have nothing of value to add. They should stick to the tire threads and Ram threads .

ralphnjoann wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
I guarantee you it would have jumped off if I had an Andersen when I came off an off ramp as they had ground the asphalt down about 8". I had air under all 10 tires.

I like to lock my RV to my hitch. That is how I like to do it. So far no one has shown me how they lock their Andersen.

I think you're confusing locking the hitch with locking the hitch handle to prevent tampering. I have a regular fifth wheel hitch. The hitch is locked around the kingpin by rotating the handle and pushing it in; it is unlocked by rotating the handle in the opposite direction and pulling it out. While in the locked position, the handle can be secured with a padlock. This way, nobody can unlock the hitch without unlocking/destroying the padlock.

The T-handle on the Andersen also locks the hitch to the kingpin; however, it doesn't appear that the T-handle itself can be locked to prevent tampering. If the T-handle is in the locked position, your trailer is secure regardless of any 8" drops.

I posted a link above in which you expresed your concerns. As for this thread, give it a rest.

No confusion here! I lock the handle to deter childish behavior.

I will express my opinion at anytime I want on this forum as you and everyone here have the right to do. But I won't tell you or anyone ever to "give it a rest".

It is human nature, apparently, to dislike or fear something different instead of judging on its merits and facts. Having towed my fiver with an F150 for 3 years, I am used to that.

SkiSmuggs wrote:
It is human nature, apparently, to dislike or fear something different instead of judging on its merits and facts. Having towed my fiver with an F150 for 3 years, I am used to that.

The max tow 150 is a capable truck. The Andersen hitch would take some weight off from the rear axle.

With that new 350 in your sig, people are going to complain, that you don't need that big truck, to haul that size FW.

Jerry