First trip with Andersen Ultimate Hitch

N-Trouble wrote:
What 5er hitch DONT you have to get in the truck to mount it?

Yeah, I kind of wondered about that myself. Seems to me that 4 points of contact would be stronger, and more resistant to flex and twist, than a single mounting point. JMO of course.

What 5er hitch DONT you have to get in the truck to mount it?

Ok

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.

Yeah I know what the puck is . I just don't see the greatness. To me, those 4 claw foot bathtub leg hitch is the weakness. Plus You still gotta get in the truck to mount it.

larry barnhart wrote:
should have spacers so the weight is solid to the frame.

chevman

Yes! B&W went that route with their 20k Companion.

should have spacers so the weight is solid to the frame.

chevman

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.

Simplicity for one. Think about it , no turnover ball, no bed rails. Drop the hitch on the four pucks , and be done. Four point attachment to the frame, as said without the bedrails, or whatever.

Remove the hitch, and the bed is clean. If Andersen came out with the puck system IMO they would be standing in line to purchase one. I waited thinking they were coming out with one, at least that is what I was told at one time . I think eventually they will come out with one.

As far as one was wondering about why all three do not come up with the same puck system, my thinking thats a tall order considering frame design, width etc.

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.

sayoung wrote:

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

If you are not familiar with the puck system, I'll let you do your own research. The net has no limits! :) I will spend my Thanksgiving holiday enjoying family. :C

Happy Thanksgiving to you!:)

Jerry

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.