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Nevadastars
Explorer
Jan 04, 2017

Anyone use the Andersen Ultimate with a short bed?

We will eventually be getting into the 5th wheel world, and would really like to use the Andersen (non-gooseneck) Ultimate hitch. Mainly because at 64 years old with a bad back, I don't want to be wr...
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SkiSmuggs
Explorer
Jan 07, 2017
I have the rail mount Andersen on the Reese puck adapter in my short (6'9") bed F350. I install it with the ball to the rear and the adapter has the hole behind the pin as I have an extended pin box. I have carefully done 90 degrees while turning around in a parking lot. Prior to that, I had a Reese 16K hitch and could only get about 75 degrees before either hitting the bed sides or cab.
BTW, the puck adapter is heavier than the Andersen. :)

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