Anderson Ultimate 3200 (Universal Rail Mount)

IdaD wrote:

Me Again wrote:

Greene728 wrote:

IdaD wrote:
I'm interested in what feedback this thread gets - I also didn't get the factory prep so I'm planning on installing the custom rails etrailer sells. Then from there I need to pick a hitch. One thing that has me a little worried about this is whether it's offset enough for a short bed compared to a slider.

IdaD
I got the Curt custom fit rails for the Ram. Great quality and seem to work well so far. I can tell you though that the install is a bear! You have to drop the spare tire, last section of the exhaust, and the heat shield around the spare tire. And even after doing this there's still a couple bolts that are very difficult to get to and tighten thanks to the DEF tank and Rams very robust frame and cross members. But all in all, if your flexible, stout, have the right tools, and a good dose of patience, it's not to bad. It took me and my step dad about 5hrs start to finish. Reese makes a kit that is somewhat easier I hear, but its twice as high. The Curt rails and hardware were $208 on Etrailer. The Reese set was right at (or slightly more) than $500. Then Reese makes a kit that looks identical to the Curt model that was like $235 and the Curt was higher rated than this particular Reese kit. The $500 plus Reese kit had no ratings and was fairly new on the market so I couldn't find much about it. Part of me regrets not getting the factory prep system. But with the deal I got and the truck being exactly what I wanted minus that one option, I had no choice. Plus I already had all my hitches and was set up for rails. Overall I'm pleased with my choice. If I can help you out in any way just let me know.

Sounds like installing my factory pucks were easier than the Reese kit. Chris

Where did you buy it and what did it cost?

I had it ordered from a Mopar site, however John Elway CJDR had them in stock, so I cancel the order(which was in back order) and just bought them while signing delivery paper work.

Wiring Kit in Curt box. 82212195 202B $96.85
Pucks 82213665AB 211C $250.00

You take the bed bolts out on one side and loosen the other. I used a stick and floor jack to raise the first side on the bed. You drop the pucks into the mounts that are already on the frame and install two blots for each one. Someone to help and this stage would have saved time. Repeat on the other side. Bolt the bed back down and follow the instructions to drill the four holes in the bed. I ordered the 3 3/4" hole saw from Amazon, as it is not a normally stocked size at the box stores. I drilled the first pilot hole and used a bent piece on wire to "feel" the puck location out, and adjusted slightly, and reset the other three locations. Side to side is not a big issue, however the reference for front to back is not well defined as it is the bed ridges at the rear of the bed floor.

Note: The RAM oil filter installation gorilla also installs the bed bolts. They are special bolts with pre-installed loctite and do not come out willingly. Think air impact wrench. Someone had one break off one the TDR site, so a rattle gun might be best or some heat to release the loctite.

Chris