Thanks to all for the comments!
Answers:
1. Weights:
a. Pin weight - 2670
b. dry weight - 13,170
c. rated payload - 3500
(I am NEVER more than 1500 in payload and I never travel wet except blackwater)
2. Air bags:
a. Generally I run with only the 5 lb minimum. My truck has the 11,500 lb payload option and the overload springs are never anywhere near being used except on certain twisting (curbs) situations. From time to time I will run them at 30 if the road is unusually rough, but not very often.
3. FW attitude:
a. The FW and truck are almost completely flat and parallel. When we first got the FW I noticed it was nose high and ended up raising the MORryde hitch up one bolt which significantly improved the ride (The Anderson ball was already at the bottom). The truck naturally sits a little high without any lift kit.
b. I thought about the frame flex issue but considering its a short bed with the 11,500 payload package I'm not sure that's an issue?
4. Hitch:
a. The obvious advantage to the Anderson is the 35 lb weight. There's only me to get it in and out of the bed! and its out far more than its in. And then there's the close to 9" of offset that helps my short bed pinch issue. That said I was considering the B&W Companion hitch since at least its 2 pieces with a total of 206 lbs any thoughts on this hitch?
5. Pin box:
a. MORryde ruber pin box.
