5th wheel hitch question
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They already work with the fifth wheel prep, just with the center hole and not the others.
More Turbo
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Maybe so but I still don't like the way it uses the bed for support, I will wait for the 4 puck version. I'm not saying anything against the Andersen seems to be a fine hitch but I just don't want any possibility of bed damage so I will wait.
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Are there rumors of puck/Anderson?
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I haven't heard Andersen say any more than they might consider it. When you take into consideration it already uses the prep kit via goose ball, I just can't see them taking a simple 3 item menu (rail, goose ball, chassis) and complicating it with 3 more low selling items (Ford, GM, RAM). Adding the puck system would probably drive the price to $1000, making it a less obvious choice over traditional hitches.
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I was finally able to find a set of owner's instructions for Andersen Hitches. At least I know how they work now, especially since they are attached to a truck in a very similar (IDENTICAL!!) manner as the B&W or in the case of a vehicle with a puck system, only using the center pin hole instead of the 4 pucks. It's a tried and proven way with little chance for bed damage except possibly some scratched paint - or if you prefer, you can even use a bed mat under the sides as Andersen shows on one of their web pages. What I personally don't care for is the king pin adapter and release cable arrangement preferring a solid king pin to hitch along with a solid lever disconnect.
Is an Andersen a bad way to go? Not really. It's a personal choice. I prefer a 'traditional' hitch with the B&W serving me well in both the turnover and puck configuration and long years ago, a very solid New Holland downsized truck tractor design
Is an Andersen a bad way to go? Not really. It's a personal choice. I prefer a 'traditional' hitch with the B&W serving me well in both the turnover and puck configuration and long years ago, a very solid New Holland downsized truck tractor design
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I was finally able to find a set of owner's instructions for Andersen Hitches. At least I know how they work now, especially since they are attached to a truck in a very similar (IDENTICAL!!) manner as the B&W or in the case of a vehicle with a puck system, only using the center pin hole instead of the 4 pucks. It's a tried and proven way with little chance for bed damage except possibly some scratched paint - or if you prefer, you can even use a bed mat under the sides as Andersen shows on one of their web pages. What I personally don't care for is the king pin adapter and release cable arrangement preferring a solid king pin to hitch along with a solid lever disconnect.
Is an Andersen a bad way to go? Not really. It's a personal choice. I prefer a 'traditional' hitch with the B&W serving me well in both the turnover and puck configuration and long years ago, a very solid New Holland downsized truck tractor design
Is an Andersen a bad way to go? Not really. It's a personal choice. I prefer a 'traditional' hitch with the B&W serving me well in both the turnover and puck configuration and long years ago, a very solid New Holland downsized truck tractor design
I'll bet it won't take too much longer for some company to come out with a new king pin with the ball there instead of the standard arrangement ....
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FYI - I sure didn't do this on purpose, but I HAVE driven the Arctic Fox about 200 miles after forgetting to close that lock on the cable attachment. With 1200-2100 lbs on that pin, I doubt very seriously that the trailer would EVER pop off the ball - BUT. I really remember to lock that sucker now!! It scared the living bejeepers outta me finding it "unlocked" !!
I'll bet it won't take too much longer for some company to come out with a new king pin with the ball there instead of the standard arrangement ....
I'll bet it won't take too much longer for some company to come out with a new king pin with the ball there instead of the standard arrangement ....
As for a new pin box design, it would have to have the socket, not the ball. I think the adapter works great. The Pullrite Superlight is opposite of AUH and, I believe, less adjustable as they do not specify use on a short bed like Andersen does.
