Andersen hitch??

My personal RV limit would be in the 12-14K with an Andersen. Light is not always better!

I upgraded my truck this year and went with the Andersen and turnover ball. It's great and I have no worries about its strength and capability. Pulled a 4000 mile road trip this summer with no issues. I don't miss the effort it took to take my PullRite Superglide out of the truck in two pieces.

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I like the video where they squarsh a hitch frame in a press to measure it's capacity before deforming then use it to haul a Big Heavy toyhauler to the dunes.

I will admit that I was impressed with the crush test. Anderson definitely believes in their product. Our one and only RV dealer has gone from pushing sliders to the Anderson, and uses one himself.

I have used the Andersen Ultimate on my 2015 GMC 2500HD with flip over ball towing my 2016 Wildcat for about 100 camping nights and 12,000 miles towed. It has performed perfect for me. If you are interested, in addition to the several other youtube videos that exist, I created one of those that show the unboxing and some relevant measures. It's here:

Andersen Ultimate II Unboxing Video and Reverse Mount Explained

Thanks so much, I'm new to the 5th wheel experience and a little nervous to be sure.
I've pulled a 27 foot travel trailer for years.

Cummins12V98 wrote:
My personal RV limit would be in the 12-14K with an Andersen. Light is not always better!

Being a personal RV limit on something you never used or owned :h

You may of missed the lengthy thread on the Cummins Forum, guys towing large toyhaulers and fifth wheels with the Andersen. Depending on connection they are rated for 20K or 24K. I think YOUR weight limit GUESS is just that a GUESS based on absolutely nothing, and does a big disservice to well made product made in the US .

If the Aluminum version makes you uncomfortable then opt for the steel version. At 70lbs its still a lot lighter than anything out there. I hang mine on the wall in my garage out of the way. Tow a 12Klb 5er and have never had an issue with it.

06Fargo wrote:
Popcorn on...

I like the video where they squarsh a hitch frame in a press to measure it's capacity before deforming then use it to haul a Big Heavy toyhauler to the dunes.

JMelton wrote:
I will admit that I was impressed with the crush test. Anderson definitely believes in their product. Our one and only RV dealer has gone from pushing sliders to the Anderson, and uses one himself.

The crush test is pretty impressive. The Andersen hitch itself appears to be very strong. However, there are some reports of the Andersen damaging the sheetmetal in the bed area.

Is this problem limited to a particular make (Ford, Chevy, or Ram), or the possible result of improper installation?

WHen I first got my Andersen I had some issue with small dents in my truck bed. Found my B&W Turnover ball was not properly torqued and was moving for/aft ever so slightly allowing the Andersen to do the same. If using the ball mount version good to first check your GN hitch is correctly installed.