Anyone using a Andersen Ultimate on a 2020 GM truck?

Cummins12V98 wrote:

TxGearhead wrote:
I have no idea about Andersen, I have a Pull Rite single point which is essentially the same. Pull Rite says the Chevy under bed "joists" are not where they would support the Pull Rite and they require a kit to fix that. I don't know where the Andersen feet would sit in the bed, that may be something to check with Andersen.

Pull Rite understands bed deflection, Andersen does not.

I had no damage to my 2012 Chevy bed after bending two different series of Andersens . My truck bed is tougher than thier hitch which as I have posted before I will never ever use again.

TxGearhead wrote:
I have no idea about Andersen, I have a Pull Rite single point which is essentially the same. Pull Rite says the Chevy under bed "joists" are not where they would support the Pull Rite and they require a kit to fix that. I don't know where the Andersen feet would sit in the bed, that may be something to check with Andersen.

Pull Rite understands bed deflection, Andersen does not.

For anyone interested, I completed the maiden voyage from Ventura County to Big Bear. This involves a bit of climb (as high as 9000ft in places) and twisty roads. The truck is a beast at towing. I never felt a need for more power and between the 10 speed trans, tow/haul mode and exhaust brake, I felt more than confident descending the mountain with 12K lbs in tow.

The Andersen hitch performed flawlessly as well. Sure, there is a bounce when it hits a large bump in the roadway but the shocks on the truck settle it down almost instantly. I have an Airborne pin box with a shock and airbag. That might contribute to the stability. I have the AUH in its standard position with the ball back and the pin box adapter cup forward giving me 9+ inches of extra cab clearance. I'm not sure I need it because it seems like there is a mile between the trailer and cab - even in the sharp turn I have to make in my culdesac to park it in my driveway. FWIW, I bought the safety chain kit even though it is probably not necessary. I just want to avoid any potential issues with overzellous CHP officers and it provides a little extra peace of mind.

2001400ex wrote:

Njmurvin wrote:

2001400ex wrote:
I used the Andersen in my 08 Duramax and now my 2020 Denali. I only have one trip about 50 miles away and it handled well, still a little more bucking than I prefer but not bad. My clearance is good with the funnel "backwards" meaning the pin box is closer to the cab. I haven't tried to go 90 degrees but it's made the clearance for what I need it to.

Interesting. I finished my break in and took it out for a longer test drive (about 20 mile r/t) up and down a small grade to see how it towed. I have the hitch and adapter both in the "standard" locations for the maximum offset (moving the trailer 9" back). I have a very similar truck to yours (towing wise) and didn't notice any abnormal bucking. I have the Z71 package with the off-road shocks. Maybe those stabilize the bucking sooner? Could be a difference in trailers. Mine is 12k lbs fully loaded.

I'm taking a trip next week to the mountains for a real test. I'll update this thread if anything changes.

Yeah the bucking wasn't bad in any way. Just more than I prefer, more just bouncing on highway joists and such. Probably completely normal. I've been debating getting the Gen Y goose pin box. More to eliminate the 5 minutes if taking i the hitch in and out.

Most likely a MorRyde pin box would solve the chucking if you don’t have one .

Njmurvin wrote:

2001400ex wrote:
I used the Andersen in my 08 Duramax and now my 2020 Denali. I only have one trip about 50 miles away and it handled well, still a little more bucking than I prefer but not bad. My clearance is good with the funnel "backwards" meaning the pin box is closer to the cab. I haven't tried to go 90 degrees but it's made the clearance for what I need it to.

Interesting. I finished my break in and took it out for a longer test drive (about 20 mile r/t) up and down a small grade to see how it towed. I have the hitch and adapter both in the "standard" locations for the maximum offset (moving the trailer 9" back). I have a very similar truck to yours (towing wise) and didn't notice any abnormal bucking. I have the Z71 package with the off-road shocks. Maybe those stabilize the bucking sooner? Could be a difference in trailers. Mine is 12k lbs fully loaded.

I'm taking a trip next week to the mountains for a real test. I'll update this thread if anything changes.

Yeah the bucking wasn't bad in any way. Just more than I prefer, more just bouncing on highway joists and such. Probably completely normal. I've been debating getting the Gen Y goose pin box. More to eliminate the 5 minutes if taking i the hitch in and out.

2001400ex wrote:
I used the Andersen in my 08 Duramax and now my 2020 Denali. I only have one trip about 50 miles away and it handled well, still a little more bucking than I prefer but not bad. My clearance is good with the funnel "backwards" meaning the pin box is closer to the cab. I haven't tried to go 90 degrees but it's made the clearance for what I need it to.

Interesting. I finished my break in and took it out for a longer test drive (about 20 mile r/t) up and down a small grade to see how it towed. I have the hitch and adapter both in the "standard" locations for the maximum offset (moving the trailer 9" back). I have a very similar truck to yours (towing wise) and didn't notice any abnormal bucking. I have the Z71 package with the off-road shocks. Maybe those stabilize the bucking sooner? Could be a difference in trailers. Mine is 12k lbs fully loaded.

I'm taking a trip next week to the mountains for a real test. I'll update this thread if anything changes.

I used the Andersen in my 08 Duramax and now my 2020 Denali. I only have one trip about 50 miles away and it handled well, still a little more bucking than I prefer but not bad. My clearance is good with the funnel "backwards" meaning the pin box is closer to the cab. I haven't tried to go 90 degrees but it's made the clearance for what I need it to.

Yup. I installed mine. My pinbox is fairly short so I didn't have any problem using the AUH in its standard positions giving me a total of 9+" of offset. With the 6'11" bed length in the 2020 GM truck, I have a mile between the trailer and cab. Short test drive confirmed no contact with bed rails, tailgate and especially cab. Plenty of clearance. I only went around the block as I haven't finished the non-towing break in of the truck. When I take it out for real I'll know if I have any chucking issues. So far, I love it. I went from the heaviest 5th wheel hitch in the business (Superglide)to the lightest.

Njmurvin wrote:
Well ... I bought one. I'll be installing and testing in the next few days and will report back.

You won't be disappointed , they are great hitches ,although I tow with the steel version, the process is the same . I have four positions I can use , I have the hitch in the rear position ,and the adapter in the forward position . That puts my kingpin just slightly forward of the axle center, the exact same distance where my 18K Reese slider is positioned in the tow position.

I have no problems with the cab clearance, I have never slid back the Reese ,nor is the Andersen a problem. I tow with a Ram with a short bed ,which is the shortest of the three. Seeing more ,and more Andersen hitches in my travels, especially new trucks ,and fifth wheels .

Well ... I bought one. I'll be installing and testing in the next few days and will report back.