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Jul-06-2017 07:26 AM
hbillsmith wrote:IBcarguy wrote:
I use the Andersen Ultimate hitch with my GMC with a 6.5' bed. When backing in tight turns, my 5th wheel cap will make contact with my back window, so I'm very careful in turns that get close to 90 degrees.
I like the AU hitch because it is light and easy to remove. Looking back though, I would now go for the B&W Companion that is also removable and can be used with a 4" offset ball which moves everything back giving more cab clearance.
IBcarguy, I have a 2015 GMC 2500 Doublecab with 6ft 6in bed and I use the Andersen Ultimate, Gooseflip hitch with a 4" offset ball (Curt). Been towing with that combo for 3 years (19000 miles). My Andersen kinpin adapter is mounted in the position with the ball socket behind the pin (aka reverse mount). My clearance to cab is close but I can do a full 90deg.
If you want to use the 4" offset, you can. The only change for your Andersen required is you will need a shorter inner square tube from Andersen.
Jul-04-2017 09:57 PM
hbillsmith wrote:IBcarguy wrote:
I use the Andersen Ultimate hitch with my GMC with a 6.5' bed. When backing in tight turns, my 5th wheel cap will make contact with my back window, so I'm very careful in turns that get close to 90 degrees.
I like the AU hitch because it is light and easy to remove. Looking back though, I would now go for the B&W Companion that is also removable and can be used with a 4" offset ball which moves everything back giving more cab clearance.
IBcarguy, I have a 2015 GMC 2500 Doublecab with 6ft 6in bed and I use the Andersen Ultimate, Gooseflip hitch with a 4" offset ball (Curt). Been towing with that combo for 3 years (19000 miles). My Andersen kinpin adapter is mounted in the position with the ball socket behind the pin (aka reverse mount). My clearance to cab is close but I can do a full 90deg.
If you want to use the 4" offset, you can. The only change for your Andersen required is you will need a shorter inner square tube from Andersen.
Jul-04-2017 02:00 PM
IBcarguy wrote:
I use the Andersen Ultimate hitch with my GMC with a 6.5' bed. When backing in tight turns, my 5th wheel cap will make contact with my back window, so I'm very careful in turns that get close to 90 degrees.
I like the AU hitch because it is light and easy to remove. Looking back though, I would now go for the B&W Companion that is also removable and can be used with a 4" offset ball which moves everything back giving more cab clearance.
Jul-04-2017 10:17 AM
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Jul-04-2017 06:46 AM
KD4UPL wrote:
By your description it sounds like you have a B&W GN hitch. They make a FW that mounts right in where your GN ball is. You will need the one that slides rearward when you make a turn; usually refereed too as a slider.
Jul-04-2017 06:44 AM
F-TROUP wrote:
When I bought my truck in 2001, I had them mount the hitch 4" behind the axle, due to the old design of the 5th wheel caps. In 16 years towing I've had no towing issues, even turning around in our culdesac. I have a Little Rocker hitch non slider.
Jul-04-2017 06:43 AM
hbillsmith wrote:
Check out the Andersen Ultimate
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