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TenOC
Nomad
Jun 21, 2017

Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection -- Wreck ????

I have read a lot of posting that bad mouth this hitch as been too weak since it is make of aluminum and the design is different from all other hitches. Does anyone know of a Anderson hitch that ha...
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laknox
Nomad
Jun 23, 2017
fj12ryder wrote:
I would imagine the "alt physics" are the same ones that work with a direct gooseneck hitch. The load is supported by the gooseneck ball which is bolted to the Companion base. Pretty easy to understand. The bed will probably deform some as the weight is applied, but only until the weight is supported by the turnover ball, then the weight is supported by the gooseneck/turnover ball structure under the bed, that is bolted to the frame.


EXACTLY!

Lyle

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