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03-10-2018, 06:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hagerstown
Posts: 865
M.O.C. #16013
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inside scoop
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Originally Posted by jeffba
Lippert does not endorse Anderson Ultimate Hitches. So any frame issues will have to covered by Anderson if you use one.
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So tell us what hitches dose Lippert endorse? I don`t remember any frame issues that the Andersen has cause and the person was told claim denied because he was using this hitch. Just ask`n
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2018.5 3791 Rear Den Montana, on the lake no 3rd A/C, Mini Split, just do it
Electric Brakes ..... Disk Brakes, it`s the only way
F350 Ford Dually 4:10`s w/bags (payload 5595 lbs) Sumo Springs 63 gal aux tank
Reese Goosebox Mor/Ryde SRE 4000 X Factors Monroe shocks.... real smooth ride
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03-10-2018, 06:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,159
M.O.C. #6433
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Have no idea about frequency on Anderson related failures, but there have been a few pictures posted showing failures of the Anderson tubular frame. I remember only one pic of a pin box being bent due to the way the Anderson adapter stressed that pin box. Don’t remember any actual trailer frame failures.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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03-10-2018, 07:20 PM
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#43
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bshgto
So tell us what hitches dose Lippert endorse? I don`t remember any frame issues that the Andersen has cause and the person was told claim denied because he was using this hitch. Just ask`n
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Lipper designs frames considering how 5er hitches work in conjunction with them. They only endorse one goose neck style hitch and kit is made by Reese.
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John & Patty
2022 3855 BR
2019 Lariat F350 4X4 Dually
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03-11-2018, 06:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,788
M.O.C. #14547
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slangvel
What are the failures with the Anderson hitch?
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Several similar to this:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ch-falure.html
I have not seen any reports of their original steel version having failures.
Any of the usual conventional hitches will work just fine - it's when you get into the Anderson modified goose neck design where you run into trouble with loadings on both the truck and the trailer frame
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Dave W
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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03-11-2018, 04:38 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Albuquerque
Posts: 10
M.O.C. #21344
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I couldn't be happier with my B&W companion, its heavy but doesn't bother me. I do a lot of hunting so off road camping is a must, the only factor that limits articulation is the distance from the top of of the bed to the bottom of the trailer.
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2002 F-350 CCLB 4x4 DRW
2004 Mountaineer 328RLS
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03-11-2018, 04:40 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Albuquerque
Posts: 10
M.O.C. #21344
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptnJohn
Lipper designs frames considering how 5er hitches work in conjunction with them. They only endorse one goose neck style hitch and kit is made by Reese.
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Yep, Reese GooseBox
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2002 F-350 CCLB 4x4 DRW
2004 Mountaineer 328RLS
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03-11-2018, 07:08 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Manahawkin
Posts: 274
M.O.C. #21100
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I have the Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch, never tower with a conventional 5th wheel hitch but love the Andersen and bumping into more and more ppl who have it and love it,
has with a lifetime warranty and their support has been great, also easy to install and remove
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03-11-2018, 08:40 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Eureka
Posts: 276
M.O.C. #14208
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Hitch recommendation
I recommend the B & W Companion. I have the one that fits into the factory holes on my Ford F350 and it is great and fits perfectly. Easy to take in and out.
Jim & Margie Bonhote
2014 3582RL
2015 Ford F350 Platinum Crew Cab
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03-12-2018, 06:00 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Manchester
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #21365
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B&W Companion
We bought the B&W Companion for multiple reasons.
-no rails in the bed
-we are able to now tow a goose neck
We have had nothing but success so far and it is easy to use.
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Dave and Jessica
Maryland
2018 3731FL
2015 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 3500 dually 4x4 6.6L diesel
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03-12-2018, 09:09 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Livermore
Posts: 321
M.O.C. #17521
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Not to forget the positive locking system where there is a handle that controls the jaws. Never worry whether it's locked or not.
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03-12-2018, 02:38 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 99
M.O.C. #21053
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So if I have read some of the Posts correctly, the OEM hitch from MOPAR that fits their puck system is really manufactured by Curt? I want either a Curt or B&W based on everyones posts in multiple threads but the easiest place for me to get an install is at my truck dealer. Camping World insists on selling me Pro Series which I understand to be Reece?
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Ray, Cindy and Goldie the Lab
2018 Montana 3791RD
2017 RAM HD3500, DRW, Cummins Diesel
Jacksonville, FL
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03-12-2018, 03:24 PM
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#52
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,159
M.O.C. #6433
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The Pro Series is a Reese. But the Reese Elite is a much better hitch. Pro Series is their low price model. My Elite works great.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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03-12-2018, 03:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Soon 2B snowbird
So if I have read some of the Posts correctly, the OEM hitch from MOPAR that fits their puck system is really manufactured by Curt? I want either a Curt or B&W based on everyones posts in multiple threads but the easiest place for me to get an install is at my truck dealer. Camping World insists on selling me Pro Series which I understand to be Reece?
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I know for an absolute fact that the OEM Mopar is in fact a Curt. I purchased one with my truck and my friend bought the exact same hitch from Curt online. I am very happy with the Mopar/Curt.
I had a Pro Series Reese before this hitch and it was absolute junk. DON"T BUY ONE! I have heard that Reese makes a better line of hitches but I won't buy one from a company that makes one as poorly constructed as the Pro series. They burned me once, that's the only chance they get!
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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03-12-2018, 06:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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Get the B&W if you cvan, Curt would be my 2nd choice while the Reese Pro series would come it at number 40 on a list of 1 - 10. Had one, one and done!
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John & Patty
2022 3855 BR
2019 Lariat F350 4X4 Dually
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03-15-2018, 06:36 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: piseco
Posts: 258
M.O.C. #20884
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Pullrite Superslide here, on 22k superrail custom frame kit. that frame kit allows full removal of in box hardware for clean bed.
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2020 AT4 3500 SRW Duramax SB
2018 Denali Duramax crew (traded)
2018.5 Montana 3811MS Legacy
Lippert AirRide pinbox / PullRite SuperLight hitch
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03-15-2018, 07:28 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ligonier
Posts: 80
M.O.C. #20630
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My B&W Companion (for Ford) comes out in two pieces to make it easier and lighter. Two pins and the top section comes out. Then four levers and the bottom section comes out.
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03-15-2018, 08:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by powerhaulic
Pullrite Superslide here, on 22k superrail custom frame kit. that frame kit allows full removal of in box hardware for clean bed.
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Ram and Ford have 4 point puck systems from the factory! Easy in and out and clean flat bed when out!
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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03-15-2018, 08:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LigonierMontana
My B&W Companion (for Ford) comes out in two pieces to make it easier and lighter. Two pins and the top section comes out. Then four levers and the bottom section comes out.
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The Mopar/Curt does the same.
But I have a tractor at home to lift hitch so no need to take apart. I have never done it but have heard of folks pulling the hitch out with landing gear via leaving it attached to trailer, pulling truck out and lowering it with landing gear onto a frame of some sort then unhitching.
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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03-15-2018, 11:59 AM
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#59
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hagerstown
Posts: 865
M.O.C. #16013
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nope
Not trying to get my post count up but last year at a Myrtle Beach mega campground saw several crushed beds from what? that typical hitch that everybody swears by. The worst one was a brand new dodge white dually ( still had the paper new truck tags on it) with a crushed bed. Light, connect at any angle , positive connections no question it`s on the post, safety chains, don`t need a engine crane or farm implement or buba to remove it, did I say light weight.
Yeh I think I did.
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2018.5 3791 Rear Den Montana, on the lake no 3rd A/C, Mini Split, just do it
Electric Brakes ..... Disk Brakes, it`s the only way
F350 Ford Dually 4:10`s w/bags (payload 5595 lbs) Sumo Springs 63 gal aux tank
Reese Goosebox Mor/Ryde SRE 4000 X Factors Monroe shocks.... real smooth ride
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03-15-2018, 12:34 PM
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#60
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Established Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Valparaiso
Posts: 18
M.O.C. #17508
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The Reese hitch work great if after you back in make sure you take the torque off the hitch by putting the truck back in drive and move forward an inch or two. It works the same way forward in some where just back an inch or so.
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