Andersen Aluminum GN vs rail version
Hey everyone. I have been trying to make a call on which version of the Andersen to pick for towing my OR 5er that is due next month. I have a 2018 F350 with the factory puck system as well as the...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
Simply get the Ford version of this and don't worry about it! Rock solid no question if it's hitched or not and can be locked! Clean bed and no worries of bed deflection or having a space saving folding hitch! I use mine with the TrailAir air bag TriGlide system, great combo.
Thanks for the suggestion. While it is still an option to buy a more traditional hitch (since I don't have any hitch yet), I have essentially ruled out any of the heavier hitches for 2 reasons.
- I would like to keep my bed weight as low as possible to provide the greatest leeway for payload.
- I do not really have anyone else capable of helping me to install and remove the hitch and thus anything too bulky or heavy would be a no-go.
I know that if I wait around long enough on these forums, someone will suggest the BD5 or the Demco auto slider or any number of other hitches that are either very highly rated, offer lots of cushion/features or are made for the Ford factory puck system.
Like many of you likely did before your first purchase, I have been researching this for a very long time and I think I am going to try the Andersen first.
