factory 5th wheel
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Millersville, MD
Mess?? I'll bet you an Anderson doesn't ride as nice as an air bag hitch. I had an old style hitch, once I got the Hensley air bag unit I was totally sold on this type of hitch....never go back.
Yea they cost more but when you spend $40, 50, 60 on up for a nice 5th wheel you better not skimp on the hitch and how it will make your traveling nice or uncomfortable. To each his own.....
Yea they cost more but when you spend $40, 50, 60 on up for a nice 5th wheel you better not skimp on the hitch and how it will make your traveling nice or uncomfortable. To each his own.....
" I had an old style hitch, once I got the "Anderson" unit I was totally sold on this type of hitch....never go back. " I too, can say this. And I can also say I didn't spend as much and I can lift the Anderson in and out of the truck at 77 years old!
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I love my Andersen Ultimate and, at 71, have no problem getting it in or out in just a few minutes. Since you're getting the goose ball, just get the Andersen ball mount hitch that will clamp right to the ball and weigh 32 lbs.
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Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Bristol, TN.
Here's my question about the Andersen. Has anyone actually weighed it? I know they claimed weight is just over 30 pounds I believe. The Pull Rite competitor is listed at just over 50 pounds.
Chucking is really not a significant issue for us, but I hate lifting the Reese in and out of the bed and might pony up the bucks to make the switch of something a whole lot lighter. So what does this pony actually weigh?
Steve
Chucking is really not a significant issue for us, but I hate lifting the Reese in and out of the bed and might pony up the bucks to make the switch of something a whole lot lighter. So what does this pony actually weigh?
Steve
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Here's my question about the Andersen. Has anyone actually weighed it? I know they claimed weight is just over 30 pounds I believe. The Pull Rite competitor is listed at just over 50 pounds.
Chucking is really not a significant issue for us, but I hate lifting the Reese in and out of the bed and might pony up the bucks to make the switch of something a whole lot lighter. So what does this pony actually weigh?
Steve
Chucking is really not a significant issue for us, but I hate lifting the Reese in and out of the bed and might pony up the bucks to make the switch of something a whole lot lighter. So what does this pony actually weigh?
Steve
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From: Bristol, TN.
I know folks like the hitch. I have seen their site and don't challenge what owners are saying at all. If I am going to spend the cash, I just don't want to find the weight is more than they list on their website. In the background is the competitor from Pull Rite which looks very similar. I can buy that one through my distributor paying wholesale so a pretty substantial saving, but I want the lightest thing I can find.
Steve
Steve
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Millersville, MD
I know folks like the hitch. I have seen their site and don't challenge what owners are saying at all. If I am going to spend the cash, I just don't want to find the weight is more than they list on their website. In the background is the competitor from Pull Rite which looks very similar. I can buy that one through my distributor paying wholesale so a pretty substantial saving, but I want the lightest thing I can find.
Steve
Steve
If lowest weight, I will go out and remove mine and weigh it. I have the steel one, so it will be heavier than the alum one.
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Churchville, Maryland
Mess?? I'll bet you an Anderson doesn't ride as nice as an air bag hitch. I had an old style hitch, once I got the Hensley air bag unit I was totally sold on this type of hitch....never go back.
Yea they cost more but when you spend $40, 50, 60 on up for a nice 5th wheel you better not skimp on the hitch and how it will make your traveling nice or uncomfortable. To each his own.....
Yea they cost more but when you spend $40, 50, 60 on up for a nice 5th wheel you better not skimp on the hitch and how it will make your traveling nice or uncomfortable. To each his own.....
When you look in the rear view mirror and see your 5th wheel gliding up and down on the hitch and you dont feel a thing ------- you know its good for your truck and good for your 5'ver.
The shock load from a non air-hitch transfers to your truck and trailer. And over time it will have an effect.
Yes, the air hitches are pricey -- but it is money well spent -- and for me -- piece of mind.
bigdon68
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From: Lake Hartwell, GA
I just bought the Andersen rail version 3 days ago. It should be here early next week. I can weigh it with the adjustable ball and give you a weight in a couple of days...
Total price came in at $504 for the triangle hitch, ball and coupler.
Total price came in at $504 for the triangle hitch, ball and coupler.
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From: Lake Hartwell, GA
I am curios too. Took a leap of faith here with the Andersen because I was dead set on the B&W, so I hope the Andersen is as good as everyone says it is. Got it through Amazon, so if there is any problem or dissatisfaction with it, the return process will be fairly simple.