Andersen ultimate fifth wheel connection

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Feb 16, 2016 | 10:41 AM

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darren32

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Quote:

Originally Posted by porthole

Are you referring to the B&W turnover hitch assembly?

He is referring to the B&W companion

Feb 16, 2016 | 11:15 AM

#17

porthole

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Figured that, but the new companion for the factory prep eliminates that issue.
Never cared for the "pull down to the bed" method.

Feb 16, 2016 | 11:16 AM

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darren32

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Quote:

Originally Posted by porthole

Figured that, but the new companion for the factory prep eliminates that issue.
Never cared for the "pull down to the bed" method.

Problem is some people never did the "pull down" part

Feb 16, 2016 | 12:36 PM

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superrangerman2002

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Quote:

Originally Posted by darren32

He is referring to the B&W companion

Correct.

I'm prolly just being a bit overly concerned.

At any rate the ultimate hitch has got to be better than traditional gooseneck adapters.

Feb 27, 2016 | 09:10 AM

#20

santafedave

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Anderson Hitch

Just got back from Bodega Bay. First trip with my Anderson Hitch. There are lots of twisty roads going out on Highway One and the hitch performed as advertised. I love how easy it is to put on and how easy it is to hitch up! No more having to have a engine hoist needed to remove my 5th wheel hitch. New F350 worked flawlessly. Wife total loves it! I used the trailer info screen and this really helps hooking up the trailer, I love the checklist! I tried two different heights on the hitch to see which one is better. I liked the lowest setting the best.

Feb 27, 2016 | 09:16 AM

#21

ZooDad

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What torque settings did you use ?
We can't wait to get out again .

Keith

Feb 27, 2016 | 11:09 AM

#22

santafedave

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Anderson Hitch

40 lbs on the set screws.
50 lbs on top bolt.
40 lbs on the square coupler bolts.
I used the factory settings.

Feb 27, 2016 | 11:12 AM

#23

santafedave

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Yes it is great to get outdoors and forget work. We stayed at this great campground that is right on Bodega Bay. You can hear the fog horns at night the waves breaking on the dunes. The weather in California has been outstanding!

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Feb 27, 2016 | 02:16 PM

#24

ZooDad

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Quote:

Originally Posted by santafedave

40 lbs on the set screws.
50 lbs on top bolt.
40 lbs on the square coupler bolts.
I used the factory settings.

I had a slight rotation. I called Andersen. They gave me
60 Top
50 Side
They also said to Torque with pin weight on.

Feb 27, 2016 | 06:25 PM

#25

santafedave

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From: Red Bluff, CA

I will try the 60 top next time. I have a spray in bedliner and the rack seems to stick pretty well in the bed of my truck. I can't wait to go to Sand Mountain and try her out in the sand.