Andersen Hitch

Housted wrote:
"Any jerky stops or starts put additional stress on the bed floor."

Not true, the Turnover ball has a very large cross member in front and behind the socket. They are securely bolted to the frame and provide support under the bed for both hitches equally. I have had both and will keep the Andersen. Neither of them rest solely on the bed.



Housted

Well I guess I will never get you guys to believe that the turn over ball is used to clamp the hitches to the bed floor. Torquing down to 40 or 50 lbs seems to go right by you. Chris

If I get a fiver I would absolutely get the Anderson Ultimate Fifth Wheel Hitch with either a Drop n' Lock or a Blue Ox underbed gooseneck hitch.

The Andersen can be removed quickly and the gooseneck Ball can be turned over on either of these two hitches without leaving the bed of the truck. Very nice, one trip in the bed and everything is done with a clean bed! Woot woot!

Thanks!

Jeremiah

"Any jerky stops or starts put additional stress on the bed floor."

Not true, the Turnover ball has a very large cross member in front and behind the socket. They are securely bolted to the frame and provide support under the bed for both hitches equally. I have had both and will keep the Andersen. Neither of them rest solely on the bed.



Housted

Me Again wrote:

Well I guess you failed HS physics as you can not pull and push at the same time.

Of course you can't PULL and PUSH at the same time, you'd go nowhere. That's not HS physics, that is common sense.

I have been unable to find any reports out there of a failure in either one of these hitches (which is not to say they may not be there). I happen to have faith in the engineering of the products. Having had both a conventional fifth wheel hitch and now the Companion in my current truck, I would take the Companion any day. Presuming the Anderson continues to get the great reviews and there is no negative information about them, I will likely get the Anderson on the next truck.

Wingnusa wrote:
No one has entertained the original post when I asked about stuff moving around INSIDE the 5er... Has anyone noticed any difference on how much stuff has moved around vs a conventional hitch. I'm being told by someone that the 5er will ride as well or better than having an air hitch. I'm having a tough time with that one...

Wing- I haven't had anything move around in my unit. FYI I also feel very little if no wind shift on the hwy when dealing with truckers.

Wingnusa wrote:
No one has entertained the original post when I asked about stuff moving around INSIDE the 5er... Has anyone noticed any difference on how much stuff has moved around vs a conventional hitch. I'm being told by someone that the 5er will ride as well or better than having an air hitch. I'm having a tough time with that one...

What, the Anderson hitch flexes like an air ride hitch?

N-Trouble wrote:
Sorry but chucking has EVERYTHING to do with the hitch...

If your concerned about 4500lb pin weight this should ease any concern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78l-PadWAro

I have yet to hear anyone who actually "uses" this hitch complain about it, only doubters who can't get over the concept that something so light, simple, and cost effective can be up to the task.

You'll also hear many refer to it as a GN and how it will create additional forces on the kingpin which is entirely untrue. THe fact that the ball is raised makes it no different than any other 5er hitch in this regard.

I have seen the video before I still prefer the B&W Companion. If you have a loose hitch it will rattle no matter what. The B&W is a solid connection as the Andersen but chucking is caused by many things one is when the truck leaves the overpass then the rv does it gives a fore and aft tugging. That to me is chucking.

Me Again wrote:
Also seems a wind blow over could occur easier with the Anderson hitch, as it would go much farther before the trucks weight and stability came into play. Chris

Now that you mentioned it I agree!

No one has entertained the original post when I asked about stuff moving around INSIDE the 5er... Has anyone noticed any difference on how much stuff has moved around vs a conventional hitch. I'm being told by someone that the 5er will ride as well or better than having an air hitch. I'm having a tough time with that one...

Also seems a wind blow over could occur easier with the Anderson hitch, as it would go much farther before the trucks weight and stability came into play. Chris