Just passing along some information to help others out that might be in the same situation I am now in.
I have a 2014 RAM 3500 SRW crew cab with the RAM OEM 5th wheel prep.
I just purchased the Andersen Aluminum Ultimate 5th wheel hitch (goose neck version) and I ordered the Andersen safety chains to use with it. I will be using the safety chains to minimize the chance of the trailer falling off the rear of the truck in case of goose ball failure, as well as to help keep the trailer out of the back seat of the truck cab in case of a collision.
I purchased the Curt brand goose neck ball and safety chain anchor kit that is compatible with the RAM OEM 5th wheel prep.
And when I went to do a test assembly last night I found a little surprise / incompatibility:
It turns out the Curt safety chain anchors can't be used in my truck with the Andersen hitch. The reason is the Curt safety chain anchors are manufactured with an angle to the anchor loops and they use a pin that needs to be clipped on that interfere with the base of the Andersen pyramid. Here is a picture of the Curt product:
The angle on the anchor loops and the way the pin is used to secure the anchor loop to the truck just doesn't work in my setup.
So,I looked closely at pictures of the Reese brand gooseneck ball and safety chain anchor and I see it will work with my setup so I ordered it. You can see the Reese brand anchor chain is a different shape and has a different attachment mechanism that will not interfere with the Andersen pyramid base.
So in summary, the Curt brand safety chain anchors fit my 2014 RAM 3500 SRW crew cab but they can't be used with the Andersen Aluminum Ultimate 5th wheel hitch due to the shape of the Curt brand anchors.
Hopefully this information will save someone the aggravation of discovering this for themselves the hard way.
Ed
I have a 2014 RAM 3500 SRW crew cab with the RAM OEM 5th wheel prep.
I just purchased the Andersen Aluminum Ultimate 5th wheel hitch (goose neck version) and I ordered the Andersen safety chains to use with it. I will be using the safety chains to minimize the chance of the trailer falling off the rear of the truck in case of goose ball failure, as well as to help keep the trailer out of the back seat of the truck cab in case of a collision.
I purchased the Curt brand goose neck ball and safety chain anchor kit that is compatible with the RAM OEM 5th wheel prep.
And when I went to do a test assembly last night I found a little surprise / incompatibility:
It turns out the Curt safety chain anchors can't be used in my truck with the Andersen hitch. The reason is the Curt safety chain anchors are manufactured with an angle to the anchor loops and they use a pin that needs to be clipped on that interfere with the base of the Andersen pyramid. Here is a picture of the Curt product:
The angle on the anchor loops and the way the pin is used to secure the anchor loop to the truck just doesn't work in my setup.
So,I looked closely at pictures of the Reese brand gooseneck ball and safety chain anchor and I see it will work with my setup so I ordered it. You can see the Reese brand anchor chain is a different shape and has a different attachment mechanism that will not interfere with the Andersen pyramid base.
So in summary, the Curt brand safety chain anchors fit my 2014 RAM 3500 SRW crew cab but they can't be used with the Andersen Aluminum Ultimate 5th wheel hitch due to the shape of the Curt brand anchors.
Hopefully this information will save someone the aggravation of discovering this for themselves the hard way.
Ed
Cummins12V98 wrote:ramgunner wrote:
Since the OP has a Ram with the Factory 5th Wheel / Gooseneck Prep Package, there are plenty of 5th wheel hitch options that will leave him with a flat bed when removed. The Anderson isn't the only product that does this.
http://www.ramgunner.com/ram5thwheel.htm
I am not going to trust a 30# hitch to tow this little baby!
But I will trust towing it with this! The bed is clear in a couple minutes.
:). BW
You have to own every thing or use it before you "bad mouth" something?I ain't got enough money to participate on this forum. LOL ๐
Sport45 wrote:
Some folk are just can't accept things they don't understand. When radial tires came out it was just a way for the tire manufacturers to make more money. Fuel injection and electronic ignition just made engines more complicated than necessary...
Innovation and change is a fact of life. Without it we'd all still be hitching real horses to our new covered wagons. ๐
I am sure this was directed at me, I do understand change. I do also understand there are ratings and there are ratings! Craftsman Shop Vac "develops 6 HP"
Someone please post a pic of the Andersen to compare to this B&W with nearly identical towing and pin specs. Or even a REESE/Curt that's similarly rated. Then please tell me they are all rated in the same manner.
You know you can dig up accident photo's of any combo you want and say how bad it is. Matter of fact my brother (fireman) cut a guy out of a big rig a couple years ago when the trailer landed on the cab of his truck. Seems very similar to that picture.
Now, take a look at how many Milloins of miles ranchers and farmers have hauled goosenecks around this counrty and how many of those pictures you can find!
My FIL just had his Reese 16K come apart on him. He high hitched it in the past and bent some parts. We replaced it with an Anderson and he said it had NEVER towed that well!! He has been trying to get a better ride since the day he bought it and finally has what he needs!
This is a wild thread. 8 pages of most people saying they love Their Anderson's and a couple who have never used them calling them all fools!
BTW, my trailer is a factory gooseneck. It tows like it is on rails!!
Chris
Now, take a look at how many Milloins of miles ranchers and farmers have hauled goosenecks around this counrty and how many of those pictures you can find!
My FIL just had his Reese 16K come apart on him. He high hitched it in the past and bent some parts. We replaced it with an Anderson and he said it had NEVER towed that well!! He has been trying to get a better ride since the day he bought it and finally has what he needs!
This is a wild thread. 8 pages of most people saying they love Their Anderson's and a couple who have never used them calling them all fools!
BTW, my trailer is a factory gooseneck. It tows like it is on rails!!
Chris
