Andersen Ultimate Issues

Searching_Ut wrote:

smkettner wrote:
I like the idea of Andersen. Hate to read a thread like this as I plan to have this hitch with my next RV. Andersen may need to start building pin boxes and skip the adapter.

Actually, I think a socket type pin box would be a great idea, the ball hitch is much simpler, with far less moving parts than standard 5er hitches. It really wouldn't be hard for andersen to build a hitch adapter that distributed the weight better. Ultimate setup would probably be to design a different baseplate for something like the mor-ryde hitch which I would think would be quite the setup. It's already rumored that they are working on something that would fit factory puck setups, which would be highly desirable as well. Seeing just how much bed flex I was getting when backing up soft gravel while sorting out my popping was kind of concerning. Over long periods of time that would probably lead to issues.

I don't think its a rumor, I emailed Andersen awhile back, yes they said they are coming out with the factory puck setup in Feb 2017 .

Unfortuneatly your troubles started with a cheaply made pin box that shouldn't have bent in the first place regardless of the hitch. IMO thats the last place they should be skimping on quality.

The bed may be just superficial ,but could have been avoided with shims, pretty much documented same as the B&W ball mount hitch .

Great thread on the Cummins forum about the Andersen, many many owners towing large heavy fifth wheels ,and toy haulers with no issues.

The Andersen is a great hitch used within their weight rating, but my opinion holds just about as much weight as the critics do, not owning or using one.

No failure has occurred with an Andersen hitch. Although B&W owners have dropped their fifth wheels, maybe a design flaw with jaws locked open., but mostly operator error.