Anderson Ultimate 3200 (Universal Rail Mount)
Ok folks, here goes... To a small degree, I screwed up. When I bought my Ram in October I didn't get the factory 5th wheel package PUC system. I wanted it, but the truck I got was exactly what I was ...
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Whatchaupto wrote:
I have the Andersen rail-version hitch. The trouble I have with it is this: I have a long bed, so the socket of the adapter was placed towards the rear of the hitch pin. I am by myself now so to align the ball with the socket (front to back) I have to get in and out of the truck multiple times, as-in pull forward, or back slightly, etc. to align the ball and socket. If one has a spotter, it would be a lot easier. I had enough of that, so I bought a used Husky slider (I don't need the slider portion) and it is much easier to connect to the hitch pin. With that said, I am tired of the chucking noise of the Husky, so this next spring I will figure out a way to make it easier for me, myself, and I to hook up to the quiet Andersen hitch. Hope this helps. Don
When the dealer installed my Andersen Hitch when I got my 5er I hadn't put my backflip cover on the truck yet so I could easily see the ball when backing up. After I installed the backflip I couldn't see it any more so I went to harbor freight and got some of those telescoping yellow balls with a magnet base. With the Andersen hitch hooked up I figured out where to put it so that the ball was just touching the hitch adapter and then marked that spot. Now I just put the guide ball in the right spot with it adjusted high enough I can see it. I back up till the adapter just touches the ball and I'm right where I need to be.
