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Originally Posted by lightsout
I just purchased a new Ram 3500 SB just 3 days ago trading my ford SB. Many of us have SB because turning radius is important, at least that is out main priority as we have a tight parking situation that actually requires a 110 degrees turn in tight confines.
I went with the Andersen for two reasons 1st we have two parking options at home one is the 5er is on level ground and the truck is 12 degrees at point of disconnect which the Ball type hitch can easily accommodate, however our second parking option at home requires a 110 degree backing turn to get into out RV carport. Mind you we have a 3791RD at 41'.
With that said for extremely tight turning the Andersen ball hitch allows me to get my max turn (about 80+ degrees) then drop the 5er disconnect and then reconnect at a different angle to complete the 110 degree turn. This takes all of a 5 minutes to drop and reconnect. The Ball hitch makes this easy whereas the kingpin hitch's have far more limitation with offset disconnects and reconnects at angles.
I originally had a Reese Slider and could not maneuver into my carport, now with the Andersen I am GOLDEN...
As for the Safety chains what's an extra $80 and it only takes 30 seconds to hook them up.
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I can't disagree with you on any of your points, having towed ,and hitched ,and unhitched with an Andersen.
I have somewhat that same situation , although I don't need to unhitch, and then hitch back up. I can get away with leaving my reese hitch in the tow position ,and back into my driveway, although it makes it a little easier if I move the hitch back, with the Andersen same I don't have an issue. Having an Andersen is for a different reason for me. When I don't need to remove a hitch away from home I use the Reese slider.
Not knocking the Andersen , I have one ,but it would be the last hitch I would own if circumstances didn't make it convenient to take out away from home. I have a electric hoist in my garage, and it takes 10 minutes to back under it ,and remove that heavy Reese slider. I prefer the conventional hitch.