16k Hitch vs.24k

ralphnjoann wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Me Again wrote:

austingta wrote:
The Andersen Ultimate is rated at 24000 pounds. It works for anything. It's just over-qualified!

"It works for anything." True, however it comes with several compromises. Need for safety chairs, extra lifting and lowering of trailer to hitch and unhitch. Problems at service departments with them damaging the adapter. Greater chance of trailer hitting TV cab with SB trucks if not very careful.

Biggest PRO, light to remove and reinstall.

People claim smoother tow experience, which I question. Quality conventional 5th wheel hitches like B&W provide a very smooth tow experience. Chris

Don't forget that nice bed deflection towing in the upper weights you will have.

The OP's truck has standard hitch rails. A rail mounted Andersen cannot cause bed deflection as it rests on the rails, not the bed.