Andersen Hitches
Has anyone used both the Andersen Aluminum hitch and a more conventional style 5th wheel hitch. We are about to make the change from using a TT to a 5th wheel. I bought the truck, identified the camp...
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I have used both types of hitches. My preference is the Andersen for the following reasons.
1. Only 35 lbs
2. No above bed hardware restricting bed use when hitch removed.
3. Very smooth towing. No accumulated tolerances to cause jerking of the load.
4. Very easy hookup and un-hook. You can see the ball from the drivers seat. back the truck to the adapter, lift the trailer to clear, then back the truck the final 6" or so then drop the trailer on the hitch. For un-hook, just lift the trailer straight up to clear. It's so easy I unhook every stop.
5. It's very clear when hooked up in that the adapter completely swallows the ball. Ho 'high hitch'.
All the above being said. But it is all personal preference. They all work!
1. Only 35 lbs
2. No above bed hardware restricting bed use when hitch removed.
3. Very smooth towing. No accumulated tolerances to cause jerking of the load.
4. Very easy hookup and un-hook. You can see the ball from the drivers seat. back the truck to the adapter, lift the trailer to clear, then back the truck the final 6" or so then drop the trailer on the hitch. For un-hook, just lift the trailer straight up to clear. It's so easy I unhook every stop.
5. It's very clear when hooked up in that the adapter completely swallows the ball. Ho 'high hitch'.
All the above being said. But it is all personal preference. They all work!
