DesertDogs wrote:
Me Again wrote:
If I was getting a 5th wheel hitch again today it would be the B&W RVK3670(direct puck installation for RAM). I use a HF hoist to put my hitch in and out of the truck. Removing this base by a single adult would be a chore. However you would have one of the best hitches available. The 304 lb hitch will make the RAM ride better when not towing. Chris
Chris... that sounds like a great hitch. But jeez, over 300 lbs. You'd think they could lighten that base a bit? Does the base break down into lighter weight parts that one person could handle?
My only issue is that there is no one who could help me remove and replace the hitch in the truck. I see a $99 hoist on Harbor Freight - I guess I could just use that.
My only concern with the Andersen is the possibility of ball failure - there is a lot of weight and force on just a single ball. I'm sure that ball failure is not very likely, but it does happen.
Let me put your mind at ease with that ball, there has NEVER been a failure of ANY kind ball or otherwise with the Andersen rail mount hitch, NONE !!!!!!!!!
You say failure is not likely ,but it does happen , No it does not with the Andersen. I welcome ANYONE to say it has .
Yes, I have the Harbor freight hoist in my garage, if I didn't , I would have to disassemble my Reese slider to remove . These manual sliders are monsters .
But if worried get that B&W , get a hoist installed , and be done with this. Its been beat to death . I personally don't care what hitch you get. You asked ,and I have told you all there is to know about the Andersen ,and MY experience with it. I just don't care much for all the speculation ,opinions ,and not having a clue how well the Andersen works, yet they continue. It grows tiresome . I'm done here about this Andersen hitch ,as said you know what experience I have with it. I'm happy with it , and will continue to tow with it.
Please carry on ,I'm going fishing :p
