Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch

[norty1]

Finally got my Ultimate after 6 weeks backorder. I got it installed yesterday and just went thru the hook up and disconnect to get it down pat. I pulled out of my shed and into the yard. Made a few measurements to confirm the original figures and it's gonna clear the bed just fine. I have the pin set in the middle hole and plan to take it out for a drive Monday. Backed it under the shed and unhitched. It's different than my old Reese hitch on the old truck.

I have a few questions for Andersen but their customer service line is not answered on weekends.

[SeventyGTX]

Originally Posted by norty1

Finally got my Ultimate after 6 weeks backorder. I got it installed yesterday and just went thru the hook up and disconnect to get it down pat. I pulled out of my shed and into the yard. Made a few measurements to confirm the original figures and it's gonna clear the bed just fine. I have the pin set in the middle hole and plan to take it out for a drive Monday. Backed it under the shed and unhitched. It's different than my old Reese hitch on the old truck.

I have a few questions for Andersen but their customer service line is not answered on weekends.

Congrats. I have had one for a few years and love it. I recently went to their bed shaft to replace the B&W ball kit. Being rounded the ball always seemed vague when torquing the hitch down to 65 lbs. The bed shaft has a grooved slot the pin goes in and is much easier to tell when it is torqued properly. The ball worked fine, but the shaft just made more sense.

[Big1]

Great, keep us posted I look back and wish that I would have got one but all in all I'm please on what I have.

[norty1]

Originally Posted by Larry Mac

Another question for Anderson owners.

Do any of you have covers for your bed ( such as a tri fold) which does not interfere with tight turns?


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I bought a Gator trifold soft cover. I really like it but I have to remove it when towing because the edge is to close to the front of the hitch pin. It only takes 3 minutes to remove it.

[madmaxmutt]

Originally Posted by norty1

I bought a Gator trifold soft cover. I really like it but I have to remove it when towing because the edge is to close to the front of the hitch pin. It only takes 3 minutes to remove it.

That is weird. My Undercover Flex tri-fold can be up or 1/3 closed when I am towing. I would imagine they have to be the same length (of folds).

[Aggie79]

TWADD10, you may want to call your frame maker, Lippert in my case, and ask is they recommend this Andersen hitch for their frame. I called and they said they did not recommend this type of ball mount hitch and it would most likely void any warranty issues. Just my .02. I do recommend you call and check for yourself.

[norty1]

Originally Posted by madmaxmutt

That is weird. My Undercover Flex tri-fold can be up or 1/3 closed when I am towing. I would imagine they have to be the same length (of folds).

Is you bed short or long?

BTW, I contacted Gator and they are gonna swap it out for a roll up version.

[SeventyGTX]

Originally Posted by Aggie79

TWADD10, you may want to call your frame maker, Lippert in my case, and ask is they recommend this Andersen hitch for their frame. I called and they said they did not recommend this type of ball mount hitch and it would most likely void any warranty issues. Just my .02. I do recommend you call and check for yourself.

Like all manufacturers, they look for reasons to void a warranty. Its been a while, but last I checked there have been no frame issues related to having an Anderson adapter. I talked to Andersen about it and they said they have heard of no issues. Again, this was a couple years ago.

[madmaxmutt]

Originally Posted by Aggie79

TWADD10, you may want to call your frame maker, Lippert in my case, and ask is they recommend this Andersen hitch for their frame. I called and they said they did not recommend this type of ball mount hitch and it would most likely void any warranty issues. Just my .02. I do recommend you call and check for yourself.

That is fair. I would also recommend calling Andersen. The provide a frame warranty, if the manufacturer has an issue with it. The manufacturer cannot deny warranty claims without proof a modification caused damages. You can read the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act yourself. It has been a law in the USA, since 1975. The Internet can be as helpful as it is harmful, in decisions like these.

[madmaxmutt]

Originally Posted by norty1

is you bed short or long?



Btw, i contacted gator and they are gonna swap it out for a roll up version.

6.75'