Short Bed Towing Advice
Hello, I have a '99 Ford 250 4x4 and I would like some towing advice. My truck has a gooseneck hitch that I would like to use for a 5th wheel camper I am about to purchase. In the past I used a go...
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IBcarguy wrote:
I use the Andersen Ultimate hitch with my GMC with a 6.5' bed. When backing in tight turns, my 5th wheel cap will make contact with my back window, so I'm very careful in turns that get close to 90 degrees.
I like the AU hitch because it is light and easy to remove. Looking back though, I would now go for the B&W Companion that is also removable and can be used with a 4" offset ball which moves everything back giving more cab clearance.
IBcarguy, I have a 2015 GMC 2500 Doublecab with 6ft 6in bed and I use the Andersen Ultimate, Gooseflip hitch with a 4" offset ball (Curt). Been towing with that combo for 3 years (19000 miles). My Andersen kinpin adapter is mounted in the position with the ball socket behind the pin (aka reverse mount). My clearance to cab is close but I can do a full 90deg.
If you want to use the 4" offset, you can. The only change for your Andersen required is you will need a shorter inner square tube from Andersen.
