Those that have the Anderson 5th wheel hitch

[Big1]

So far I love my setup with the Pullrite 2600 and I can't wait to take a trip soon. We have a 2500 miles one way trip plan as soon as they start opening up the states.

[flrtrader]

Originally Posted by KSH

Funnel probably used it 5 timesAttachment 25358

Wow, I would think they are a bit tuffer than that! I have done this more than once on mine when not perfectly aligned when lowering. BUT I will look at mine, "Never Have" I will be a bit more careful about lowering if off center but to be honest I thought why it was designed that way!

[moore]

I just installed mine, haven't used it yet. How do you know if the ball is locked-in? Does the "pull" test work w/ this hitch?

[gearhead]

Originally Posted by ewbldavis

Great reading all the reviews and input.

I was going to get Pull-rite super slider. I went with Andersen since it was same price. Love how it pulled.

I was researching after seeing the crumpled photos. Seems the same 10 pics are what is circulating the web - involved in an accident. Maybe changing the ball to steel would be good? At any rate, I'm a mechanical engineer and not concerned. I don't know that I trust the 24k rating, but my Cougar is 1600# pin and 11,500 GVWR so we are well under.

CW installed chains. Your tailgate will fold like paper when that 5er hits it. I think you are wise to use chains, regardless of laws.

Changing the ball to steel? I hope it is made of steel.
The ball on my PullRite is welded to the steel adapter on the 5th pinbox. I didn't do a PMI on it but my $4 torpedo level sorta sticks to it. But it's an alloy as it hasn't rusted.
I assume the Andersen ball is a steel alloy, but I never looked at one that close.
You don't trust the engineers that rated the hitch at 24k?

[ewbldavis]

The Andersen ball is in the truck, not on pin pox. It is solid aluminum alloy.

My pin box adapter is the female part - basically same as Pull-Rite, but ball in truck/coupler on pin box.

[KSH]

Anderson funnel is plastic, pull rite funnel is steel.

[firestation12]

It’s been asked what damage did my sustain from the sliding hitch failure. The bed rail caps were replaced and a new tailgate was purchased and painted. Got off easy. The Pullrite was a total loss. The jaws and guide bearing were Ripped from the hitch. Note to self: route the emergency breakaway cable so it doesn’t snag on something during a sharp turn.

[Happycamper2018]

im little late on thread but i got an Anderson and love it , two things one buy the chains for it because in california ,Indiana and Texas those are requided.Like 60.00 bucks . And also check you reciever on 5th w, mine was got loose and had to retighten it . It only happened once , Allen wrench is all you need . Ifound out that if you line up real good with trailer the ball slides right in just takes a little practice. . BW turnover ball. installed it myself

[GreG L.]

I bought the Andersen because I have a 50 gal tank in the bed and and that helped compensate for the extra weight. 1.5 years and 12,000 miles and love it.

[Jnich17]

I have a 2021 Keystone Avalanche 383FL and hitch weight of 2750 lbs. I was looking at the Anderson and found out that they are not compatable with the Trailair RotoFLex Pinbox. I purchased the Demco Recon Gooseneck to 5th wheel Hitch. Fits over gooseneck ball so I have a clean bed when I remove it. Works great. Heavier that the Anderson but well worth the look.

[Big1]

Originally Posted by Jnich17

I have a 2021 Keystone Avalanche 383FL and hitch weight of 2750 lbs. I was looking at the Anderson and found out that they are not compatable with the Trailair RotoFLex Pinbox. I purchased the Demco Recon Gooseneck to 5th wheel Hitch. Fits over gooseneck ball so I have a clean bed when I remove it. Works great. Heavier that the Anderson but well worth the look.

Yeah, in your case I think that getting the Demco gooseneck hitch will work best for you.

Do you have any pics of your setup, I know that you probably have put it in storage by now?

[Big1]

Thank you guys for all of your comments it is deeply appreciated.