First trip with Andersen Ultimate Hitch

Cummins12V98 wrote:

sayoung wrote:

MFL wrote:

WTP-GC wrote:

Along those same lines, nearly all fifth wheel hitch manufacturers STILL make hitches for single point and rail attachment. The "puck" system is a relatively new innovation that has its merits. But to discount a single point attachment which has been used for many decades to haul larger, more robust loads (equipment, cattle trailers) is just silly. Truth be told, not all new trucks are being sold with the pucks. In fact, to my knowledge, it's not considered standard equipment on GM trucks like it is on Ford/Ram trucks. Considering the many different ways I use my truck, I'm quite happy NOT to have the pucks.

The turn over ball was great, still is for equip/stock trailers, but we are talking FW trailers. While the decades old T/O ball, with Companion, still works for many, the puck system is better in every way. If you were in the FW hitch business, manufacturing them like Andersen, you would be wise to step up, to improve business/sales, and move forward into the future.

Good your current set up works best for you.

Jerry

Please explain to me WHY the puck is so much technically advanced & superior system than any other.

For one your hitch is directly connected at 4 corners to the frame with the puck system. With the older 18k Companion and current Andersen Ultimate hitches you can have bed deflection hauling larger loads. I did so with my 18k Companion towing 18k.

The FACT is Andersen is using the truck bed to hold the hitch in place to control fore and aft movement.