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Scott_85
Aug 06, 2015Explorer
Ok, here is my piece. I started out with a B&W slider for my camper, I loved it, thing was built like a tank and would handle anything I could throw at it. Problem was it took up the whole bed and I don't have the storage or the means to get the thing out the bed. I looked at the Andersen and I am glad I did. I have the the gooseneck version. I got the safety chain kit just didn't want to take any chances if I get pulled over. As for people talking about raising up the 5er to hook up, you have to do that with any camper right? I've been to very few campground where the height to unhook is the right height to level the camper. I use a pvc pipe cut to the height the hitch needs to be at in order to hook up. Yes you need to back up right underneath the hitch in order for the ball to seat in the hitch, but once the ball is seated in the hitch it is not going to pull out, no need to worry if the jaws locked. You can also see the T handle while driving down the road depending on where you installed it. There is no need for padlocks or to check to see if someone unlocked your jaws. Since the ball fits into a greaseless socket there is no messy grease to mess with and there is no play so take offs and stops are smooth. My only regret is I didn't order the Andersen first. With everything there are pros and cons. I've owned both and the Andersen works best for me and will be the only hitch I will ever use.
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