Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch

[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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[Packerbacker_TX]

Originally Posted by Larry Mac

Thanks
So would the rails utilize the fifth wheel prep?
If not, then it would not be necessary to buy a truck with it?
So would you say it would be quicker and easier to clear your bed using the Anderson with the gooseneck ball than with the rails?
Regarding the B& W gooseneck turnover ball system. Is it also quick and easy to remove that from the bed?


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I believe the 5th wheel prep gives you something to bolt on to. You don't have to have any kind of prep before buying a hitch but it's usually cheaper to get it from the factory like that. Rails are semi-permanently mounted in the bed. They're meant to stay in place and you slap your hitch on top of that. Take out the hitch, you still have rails in your bed. With a turnoverball, it literally turns over and leaves the bed flat/flush with no obstructions. Also, the easiest install you can get!

[Ela1948]

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 use the hard cover Bak Flip and love it!! Two sections are flipped and one remains used to provide protection for all of the other plunder that I carry in the truck while using the Anderson. When you get to your destination, you can close the cover and with a locking tailgate, you're contents are secure. Used that system on the last two trucks.

[Larry Mac]

Originally Posted by Ela1948

I use the hard cover Bak Flip and love it!! Two sections are flipped and one remains used to provide protection for all of the other plunder that I carry in the truck while using the Anderson. When you get to your destination, you can close the cover and with a locking tailgate, you're contents are secure. Used that system on the last two trucks.

What size bed do you have?


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[Doubleheader]

I had plenty of clearance with my tri-fold.


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[Doubleheader]

Another view


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[MikeNChelle]

Originally Posted by Larry Mac

Thanks
So would the rails utilize the fifth wheel prep?
If not, then it would not be necessary to buy a truck with it?
So would you say it would be quicker and easier to clear your bed using the Anderson with the gooseneck ball than with the rails?
Regarding the B& W gooseneck turnover ball system. Is it also quick and easy to remove that from the bed?


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I bought my truck with the 5th Wheel prep in the bed as it was only a $350 option. IMO It's well worth the cost just incase the need should arise to use a conventional 5th Wheel hitch in a pinch. The rails impede the flat use of sliding things into the bed and what not.

[Larry Mac]

Originally Posted by Doubleheader

I had plenty of clearance with my tri-fold.Attachment 33014


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What tri fold do you have ?


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[dmac]

Originally Posted by Packerbacker_TX

I believe the 5th wheel prep gives you something to bolt on to. You don't have to have any kind of prep before buying a hitch but it's usually cheaper to get it from the factory like that. Rails are semi-permanently mounted in the bed. They're meant to stay in place and you slap your hitch on top of that. Take out the hitch, you still have rails in your bed. With a turnoverball, it literally turns over and leaves the bed flat/flush with no obstructions. Also, the easiest install you can get!

My Ram came with the 5th wheel prep package. I use the Ram gooseneck now but you can get a "picture frame" rail that is industry standard. It clamps into 4 connection points in the truck bed. When you are done simply remove the "picture frame", put the covers back in the holes and you have a clean bed.

[Doubleheader]

I don't recall but it's pretty obvious and trifold will work


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[Doubleheader]

My cover is an Encore. But as I said I think any trifold would work just as well.


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[Larry Mac]

Originally Posted by Doubleheader

I don't recall but it's pretty obvious and trifold will work


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Thanks for the pics and yes there is enough clearance. Not sure all are made the same which is why I wanted your brand name


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[davisenvy]

I have a TonnoPro tri fold cover. It doesn't get in the way while towing, but it does make it difficult to see the ball while hooking up. This makes me rely on my wife to spot for me.....and that isn't fun.

[Ela1948]

Originally Posted by Larry Mac

What size bed do you have?


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Short bed Ford F350 2016 6 1/2 '

[jamer]

You must tow with chains for get pulled over. And in only makes sense to be safe rather than sorr.

[Ringneks]

Originally Posted by jamer

You must tow with chains for get pulled over. And in only makes sense to be safe rather than sorr.

No chains required in utah.

[cariboocreek]

In Alberta safety chains are required. As well double towing is specifically only allowed for "plate and pin" hitches.

[davisenvy]

Originally Posted by jamer

You must tow with chains for get pulled over. And in only makes sense to be safe rather than sorr.

Not all states require the use of chains when towing gooseneck/fifthwheel.. Andersen and Etrailer told me that the Andersen Ultimate hitch is considered a Fifthwheel hitch since the ball it connects to is above the bed and not on the bed.

[goducks]

Originally Posted by davisenvy

Not all states require the use of chains when towing gooseneck/fifthwheel.. Andersen and Etrailer told me that the Andersen Ultimate hitch is considered a Fifthwheel hitch since the ball it connects to is above the bed and not on the bed.

A ball is a ball. It can break no matter where it is. Chains are so cheap. Takes 10 mins to install and 30 secs to hookup.

[Packerbacker_TX]

Originally Posted by goducks

A ball is a ball. It can break no matter where it is. Chains are so cheap. Takes 10 mins to install and 30 secs to hookup.

I'll second that comment! The B&W turnover ball kit I had installed comes with 1)Gooseneck Ball 2) Two spring loaded U-bolts for safety chains. With the Andersen hitch, the hardest part is replacing the two standard coupler bolts with eye bolts for safety chains. Once they're attached to the coupler, it literally takes seconds to attach/detach from the bed of the truck. They're good quality chains too! You'll get some piece of mind knowing they're attached and you'll never have to worry about the police writing you a ticket or making you park your rig until you get them.