Andersen ultimate 5th wheel hitch

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1 Curious to hear from those that use this setup in their shortbed trucks. I have a 6 foot 4 inch bed and wondering if this hitch will work for me. Currently use a superglide by pullrite.

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Vulcaneer wrote:
You have a SuperGlide. It's a 5th Wheel hitch. Wondering why you would want to change it out for a Gooseneck hitch? You like safety Chains?

I have removable safety chains for use if I encounter a cantankerous LEO. I have not used them so far. The design of the hitch is such that the need for chains is debatable. From another vehicle next to me you can not see that it is different from any other 5th hitch.
YMMV

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You have a SuperGlide. It's a 5th Wheel hitch. Wondering why you would want to change it out for a Gooseneck hitch? You like safety Chains?

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I have a long bed truck so take that into account....
At the risk of being too enthusiastic, I love it. I did however install it differently than instructed. After speaking to one of the engineers at the Andersen factory, I drilled and bolted the coupler block to the 5th wheel plate. If the set screws are removed 3/8 bolts fit perfectly. I used grade 8 fine thread bolts and torqued accordingly. Not really necessary but I am one for over engineering!! The block is still indexed on the king pin so no real stress on the 3/8 bolts. I also made and installed some threaded brass bosses under the bed to hold the base in the truck from turning. Again the factory guy said not necessary but would not hurt anything.
To sum up, I find it to be the easiest hookup of any trailer I ever owned. I can see the ball in my rearview mirror and with the remote for the Ground Control System I can raise and lower the coupler as necessary. Finally, I am able to remove the hitch easily by myself which I was not able to do with the B&W Companion even in two pieces.

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