Cummins12V98 wrote:
DesertDogs wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
DesertDog you have a great truck why do you want a complicated setup?
The ANDERSEN/adapter setup does NOT allow you to move the hitch back. I would NEVER mount the hitch so the pin is behind the center of the rear axle.
Get the puck mount B&W Slider and never have an issue.
Manual or auto slider?
Can I install and remove by myself?
No complications in use? (Operating the slider feature?)
I am sure Chris MeAgain can elaborate. The B&W does come apart for easier removal. I won't tell you a child can do it. But i will tell you you simply will NOT fine an easier to hitch under any condition or unhitch than any other non air ride hitch. the hitch will lock into the pucks that are directly attached to the truck frame unlike the rail mount ANDERSEN that is held in place with 4 small pins that will move around and make noise.
Post your question on the TDR and see what responses you will get.
I would like to address this a bit also. Ron, how many decades did we pin our fifth wheel hitches to bed rails with those four small pins, come on thats not even worth mentioning. The pins are 1/2" diameter ,and have been used for decades on the bedrails. I am sure some are tighter then others ,but mine are very snug, especially pinning the Andersen to the adapter.
I have had two trucks using those SMALL pins, with three different hitches ,one with bed rails ,one with adapter, and the only noise I get is just a little out of the slider . The Andersen is totally quiet.
Here is what is difficult , and I have a hard time listening too, is when you know you have some experience with a certain hitch or setup, then get asked about it, and give some honest answers, nothing more ,nothing less. Why in the world would I want someone to use that Andersen if there was going to be any problems. It has plenty of clearance, its quiet ,its very simple to hookup.
Chris has a B&W manual slider , mounted to a Demco picture frame adapter. its heavy, its just like my manual slider, he uses an electric hoist mounted in his garage to remove it, same as I have to do. Its simple here ,its either a couple guys to lift them out, disassemble them , or have some kind of hoist.
Ron, here is some suggestions for you ,and I mean them in the kindness way. The OP wants the Andersen ,I have addressed his concerns ,I tow with the setup he wants . Here are the suggestions for you, you need to tow with an Andersen rail mount hitch connected to the picture frame adapter on the Ram puck system, with a short bed Ram 3500 SRW ,or DWR your choice. Then get back to us ,and report your findings ,backing ,turning around ,hitching ,unhitching etc. Or until then why don't you just stick to "WHAT YOU " have experience with, and I will do the same .
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