[CaptnJohn]

You forgot the cost of auto-sliding hitches. I thought about one years ago and went with the B&W slider instead. It is now going on my 3rd truck and used with my 4th 5er.
Yes, some sliders can be particular when hitching, my friend has a Curt he mumbles about. If the trailer came off my B&W it goes back on easily at any angle.
You will know when you need to pull the lever. I have needed it only 3 times. Very simple, just pull the lever with the trailer brakes on.
Dropping a ball is no more easily done than riding the trailer onto the hitch.
On this forum recently it was stated a frame problem was denied by Montana and Lippert due to use of the Anderson. Anderson also denied the claim ~ where is that guarantee?