Anderson Hitch

[elprofesor86]

I have been researching 5th wheel hitches that are lighter than my Husky and came across the Anderson. It almost looks to good to be true. Anyone out there using it or has used it? I would like honest feedback before purchasing.

[bshgto]

You are about to start a debate equal to what`s the best truck or what`s the best oil, some hate will come forth some will praise it and when some one posts the picture of the ONE that broke years ago from the guy using it incorrectly it will be time just to close the thread.

But I have one and will never go back to the expensive flat plate boat anchor method that was developed back in 1913. I mean some things just have to change cause it`s just to easy if nothing else.

[elprofesor86]

Thank you. Easy to hook up etc.?

[jetskier]

I looked at all the options when my trailer was on-order. B&W 20k, Anderson, and the 20k Goosebox. I ran the 16k Goosebox on my previous trailer for 4 years. It was nice to use the gooseneck ball and have a free bed. The issue I had was getting enough lift in some situations to raise the coupler above the ball and then get the trailer to level after you ran out of jack. This was on an electric front jack. The majority of the time I camp in off-level areas. This was a consideration. The Anderson is the same concept but up higher up off the bed. You still have to raise the trailer 3-4 inches after the weight is off the truck to clear the ball. I also didn't like the Anderson coupler that clamps to the pinbox if you run their coupler reversed for a long bed. My brother has the Anderson and had to modify it to use the Ford pucks to keep it from spinning around in the bed.


After all that, I went with the B&W. It breaks in half for removal with almost equal weight on each half. I'm young so it's not that hard to remove.

[Paulswa1]

I bought the Anderson goose ball model six months ago and I like it. Easy to handle and built very well.

[Anthony T]

I have one and love it.

[PNW Fireguy]

I have one for a little over a year now. In short I love it. Easy to hookup, easy to disconnect, easy to remove from the bed. The wife can carry it if needed. I am comparitively heavier than average on my pin weight and no chucking. The improvement from my Reese Pro was night and day. I know a lot of folks have issues with one thing or another and I will leave that up to them. I will say I have done my research including legal and I am not only an informed consumer but also a happy one with regard to selecting the Andersen.

[Last2Die]

20k Anderson hitch and weighs only 38lbs WONDERFUL. If in California make sure you get the chain kit

[PNW Fireguy]

Already have them. Also needed in Indiana.

[Okie-Dokie]

Originally Posted by Last2Die

20k Anderson hitch and weighs only 38lbs WONDERFUL. If in California make sure you get the chain kit

Bought my 5th with an Anderson 3 years ago in Washington. What chain kit?

[Last2Die]

Originally Posted by Okie-Dokie

Bought my 5th with an Anderson 3 years ago in Washington. What chain kit?

This one.

https://www.amazon.com/Andersen-Ulti...61957039&psc=1

[jeffba]

Of course there is the issue of voiding your frames warranty.

[PNW Fireguy]

It doesn't plain and simple.

[Mark N.]

Originally Posted by jeffba

Of course there is the issue of voiding your frames warranty.

You are absolutely wrong about that. End of that debate.

[jeffba]

Originally Posted by Mark N.

You are absolutely wrong about that. End of that debate.

And I realize I should be taking your word for it

[Mark N.]

https://andersenhitches.com/Catalog/...-warranty.aspx

Originally Posted by jeffba

And I realize I should be taking your word for it

Except for the fact that it isn't just my word on that. Look at the link.

[PSFORD99]

Originally Posted by Mark N.

You are absolutely wrong about that. End of that debate.

I think the mistake here on most thinking is that its a gooseneck hitch , it is not, its the same as the B&W , the hitch is attached to the truck with a gooseneck ball. The Andersen attaches at that same point on the kingpin as a conventional hitch, it just has an adapter on the king pin to connect to the ball on the top of the hitch .

I don't know if they make the same argument on my standard rail mount Andersen ?? considering there is no mention of a gooseneck connection . I prefer the rail mount over the single point Andersen, plus I already had the picture frame adapter to accommodate my previous standard fifth wheel hitch. Also the standard rail mount Andersen is steel .

[jeffba]

Per the product manager for Montana it does.

[ChuckS]

You’ve already got s very good hitch.. I’ve been using a Husky for 5 years..no issues...I’m not going to trust my fifth wheel etc to an Anderson hitch. If I need the bed free of the hitch it takes 4 pins to be removed and a bit of muscle or use the fifth wheel and lift it out. Others seem to like the Anderson..

I’ve seen several pics in the last year showing a buckled failed Anderson hitch, damage to tow vehicle and damage to fifth wheel... not my cup of tea..

[PNW Fireguy]

And here we go...After checking with attorneys and educating myself on the congressional Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act I acomfortable in relaying exactly what two different attorneys told me regarding "product manager" statement. Frankly that person is misinformed. In addition the fact that Anderson will put up an additional supplementary warranty for just such scenarios is corroborating enough for me.

https://help.andersenhitches.com/faq...ty?rq=Warranty