Help me decide on a hitch
I just bought a 2016 Cougar model 244. CW recommended a Anderson Ultimate 5th wheel hitch but I have concerns since I have a Dodge Ram short bed. I did have a slider hitch before but found it diffi...
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csamayfield55 wrote:
The beauty of the Andersen is when set up properly you don't ever need a slider!! It positions the 5er all the time in a little farther rearward position. They are a great hitch!!!
Don't be swayed by the guys coming on telling you they are junk, I have never heard of anyone that has used it that will say anything bad about them!! They just work great
Chris
An Andersen user and fan here but your statements are a bit misleading. Sliders generally move the pivot point back ~12" whereas the Andersen is about half that. So no its not the same as running a slider in the rearward position all the time. Some have and will still have clearance issues with the Andersen in certain conditions. Lets call it like it is, and not give others ammo to start piling on the Andersen.
