Gooseneck Recommendations

[Phydeauxman]

I currently have a PullRite auto slider hitch that I want to replace with an Andersen Aluminum Ultimate 5th Wheel hitch. The Andersen is a gooseneck hitch so I am looking for recommendations for a gooseneck hitch that I can install in my 2014 F250.

[hbillsmith]

The rail version is still a steel frame. The aluminum is only available as a gooseball attachable.

[Phydeauxman]

spud1957 wrote:

Phydeauxman wrote:
I currently have a PullRite auto slider hitch that I want to replace with an Andersen Aluminum Ultimate 5th Wheel hitch. The Andersen is a gooseneck hitch so I am looking for recommendations for a gooseneck hitch that I can install in my 2014 F250.

There is an Andersen 5th wheel hitch that fits standard rails and comes with an adapter that bolts to the pin. No gooseneck ball needed. Are you wanting a gooseneck ball in your truck for other uses?

I think they only make the aluminum in the gooseneck variety...and now that I have researched it some...would love to have the clean bed that I can get from using the gooseneck.

[spud1957]

Phydeauxman wrote:
I currently have a PullRite auto slider hitch that I want to replace with an Andersen Aluminum Ultimate 5th Wheel hitch. The Andersen is a gooseneck hitch so I am looking for recommendations for a gooseneck hitch that I can install in my 2014 F250.

There is an Andersen 5th wheel hitch that fits standard rails and comes with an adapter that bolts to the pin. No gooseneck ball needed. Are you wanting a gooseneck ball in your truck for other uses?

[gkainz]

I recently bought a used Ram 2500 that has a welded NAPA gooseneck ball installed. I am removing that and installing the B&W turnover ball to go with my aluminum Andersen Ultimate as I want a flat, unobstructed bed when the hitch is out.

[kohai]

I think most people use the B&W turnover ball with the Andersen 5th wheel ultimate.... They don't refer to it as a gooseneck hitch because it raises the ball to the 5th wheel level and there isn't a gooseneck to reach the ball.

[kaydeejay]

ralphnjoann wrote:

kaydeejay wrote:
Just be sure to check with your Manufacturer that your fiver frame can take the substantially increased stresses of a gooseneck.
If a new fiver, it MAY void the frame warranty.

There won't be any "substantially increased stresses" with an Andersen.

OK, I stand corrected. Watched the Anderson video. Looks good.

[The_Texan]

I have the B&W turnover ball and like it very well. Allows you to have a flat bed when not hauling and has the best frame mount IMO.

[ralphnjoann]

kaydeejay wrote:
Just be sure to check with your Manufacturer that your fiver frame can take the substantially increased stresses of a gooseneck.
If a new fiver, it MAY void the frame warranty.

There won't be any "substantially increased stresses" with an Andersen.

[kaydeejay]

Just be sure to check with your Manufacturer that your fiver frame can take the substantially increased stresses of a gooseneck.
If a new fiver, it MAY void the frame warranty.