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Just thinking out loud but I was wondering what might happen when the pin stress was moved forward like it is because of the adapter that is installed to support the Andersen hitch. This seems to match what might happen shown by the damage in the video link posted by WaltBennett.
The fiver pin is no longer straight down at the pin onto its hitch point, but more forward and thereby angular. Over time and with enough weight like what we have with our monster fifth wheels this Andersen setup is pretty much what happens when using an inbed adapter which is also not recommended for our fivers.
I really do like the idea of the Andersen hitch, but don't like that the pin hookup position is moved (forward) and while the hitch adapter might be strong enough, the fiver frame where the fiver hitch is assembled may not be able to compensate for this difference.
Like with many perceived clever conveniences, how lucky do you feel that it will not affect you negatively?
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