BW 3300 with Ford 6.5 box

Lots of variables. Extended pinbox or rounded front cap. You are still taking a chance.

Long day and things get forgotten.

Njmurvin wrote:
Assuming you can hit the cab with all conventional non-slider hitches, your best shot at avoiding a slider is likely the Andersen. The hitch, itself, gives you 5" of setback from the cab. Then, add about 4" to that if you can get away with the standard install of the kingpin adapter. Assuming your pinbox has clearance from the bedrails and tailgate in that position (as mine does), you gain a healthy 9" in total.

I had a Superglide in my previous truck and I loved how I never had to worry about hitting the cab. What I didn't love was getting the hitch in and out of the truck and its robbing me of 250lbs of payload. It literally takes me 15 minutes to install my Andersen (all 38lbs of it) and I take my time. My truck has a slightly longer bed (6'10") and I have miles of clearance to the cab in tight turns.

My kingpin is at the same distance from my cab with the adapter for the Andersen in the forward position putting it closer to the cab as it was with my Reese slider in the tow position. I have no issues backing my fifth wheel .

We just returned from a hunting trip, and as always I have a tight turn to get into my RV pad beside my home . The pad is 10 feet wide , my house on one side ,and property line ,and trees on the other, its a tight fit . I have to crank it pretty tight ,not an issue . I would say I am in the 70 degree range, a lot tighter then I want to on dry pavement., and cement. As one asked can I go 90 degrees ,no . I can get close ,but getting in my driveway is as tight as I have ever had to go.

Not "pushing it" on this truck (3900lb payload).

The real point of my post was the added cab clearance the AUH can provide. The weight benefit is secondary - but by all means, not insignificant.

Cummins12V98 wrote:
If you have to worry about 212# you are pushing it.

If you had to add another 212 # with your setup would you , with already being over your weight ratings , or close to it ???

If you have to worry about 212# you are pushing it.

Cummins12V98 wrote:
No problem til there is!!!

I had to laugh on that one :B Pretty sure that applies to everything .

Assuming you can hit the cab with all conventional non-slider hitches, your best shot at avoiding a slider is likely the Andersen. The hitch, itself, gives you 5" of setback from the cab. Then, add about 4" to that if you can get away with the standard install of the kingpin adapter. Assuming your pinbox has clearance from the bedrails and tailgate in that position (as mine does), you gain a healthy 9" in total.

I had a Superglide in my previous truck and I loved how I never had to worry about hitting the cab. What I didn't love was getting the hitch in and out of the truck and its robbing me of 250lbs of payload. It literally takes me 15 minutes to install my Andersen (all 38lbs of it) and I take my time. My truck has a slightly longer bed (6'10") and I have miles of clearance to the cab in tight turns.

No problem til there is!!!

Thermoguy wrote:
Before you buy an Anderson, look at the pictures on Amazon.

I have a short box chev with a B&W Companion. Great hitch, solid. I don't have a slider so I have to be careful when backing. My trailer is older so it is square up front. I don't think I need a slider.

I tow with the Andersen ,and also a short bed . Yes I would think you have to be careful, I have the rounded corners on mine which is newer ,and no real issues with the Andersen .

I have since turned the Andersen adapter around ,putting the fifth wheel closer to the cab, putting the pin slightly forward on the axle, instead of rear of center. Still not issue backing up.

Before you buy an Anderson, look at the pictures on Amazon.

I have a short box chev with a B&W Companion. Great hitch, solid. I don't have a slider so I have to be careful when backing. My trailer is older so it is square up front. I don't think I need a slider.