Andersen Ultimate Fifth-Wheel Hitch Install and Review // Why did we choose this hitch? [EP 30]
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- When we started RVing, we had to choose what type of hitch to buy. How could we alternate between weekend RV adventures and maintain the functionality of our truck bed during the rest of the week? The Andersen hitch was the answer. We love the versatility and functionality of this great fifth-wheel hitch. Watch this comprehensive review to learn why we chose this piece of equipment, how to install it, and how it functions. Is it easy to hook up? How is the cornering? Does it work in a short-bed truck? We hope to answer all of your questions.
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Best review I’ve ever seen. You provided great informational content without any fluff and in a very fluid and speedy manner. Great Job Sir.
Thank you so much! That totally makes my day. Glad that you found the review helpful. 😊
As an owner of this exact hitch setup for over 4 years, I consider your review to be the definitive work on the topic. Excellent presentation; new subscriber. Thank you.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment - you made my day. :) Safe travels and happy camping!
Dude. Seriously. By far the most well done, informative and thorough review/explanation. I've been teetering on this hitch but seeing your video made me a believer. Well done, sir.
I appreciate that! Thank you so much -- that totally makes my day. I would definitely make the same buying decision again.
The one thing I would add, is that the goose neck hitch allows more room to get in steeper driveways that might cause the truck and trailer to pivot to a point that could cause the bottom of the fifth wheel to hit the top of the bed. The ball on top of the gooseneck can be lowered or lifted to allow for this scenario. I’ve been using this hitch for many years and have nothing but good things to say. And I have taken it everywhere imaginable. My truck, a 1998 dodge Cummins 2500, handles extremely well with this hitch. Great review. Thanks.
Great point! We continue to enjoy ours as well and would certainly make the same purchasing decision again. Safe travels!
Amazing review! Best I've seen so far. Thank you!
Thanks Chris!
I installed this hitch 6 months ago in my 19 Ram with a 5.5 bed and we love it
Very informative and accurate review , you gave all the details needed .
Thank you so much, Stephane. Safe travels and happy camping!
Best review out there. As I contemplate my purchase this has been very helpful. Thank you!
Awesome! I am so happy that you enjoyed the video. I really appreciate you watching and leaving a comment. Happy camping! 😊
Great review, hit all the important points! Thank you for doing this.
Thank you so much Billy! I’m glad that you found it to be helpful. Safe travels and happy camping!
Looks good to me. New at this so thanks. I'll go get one
Best review I have seen!
Thank you so much! That totally makes my day. We will definitely make the same buying decision again. Safe travels!
I have had this hitch for close to a year, I pull a 42 foot toy hauler with it and it works great. Definitely like the convenience of removing and reinstalling on my own with no help.
Glad you are enjoying it! We loved ours as well. We have a travel trailer now but the Andersen was a perfect choice for us when we had the fifth wheel on the weekends and needed the truck bed empty during the week.
Great review of this hitch after seeing a dozen. Best perspective on this hitch yet.
Thanks, Paul! I really appreciate the comment. We would definitely make the same buying decision again. Good luck and safe travels!
I've been considering this hitch and your excellent video has convinced me to make the switch. Thank you. I look forward to following your channel.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for following our channel. :)
Thank you for the comprehensive review. Im also running
a Ford short bed so nice to see it in action. The towing videos you added are awesome
Thank you so much! Happy camping. 😊
We have a traditional 300lb bed hitch. My wife is pretty strong so I don't mind watching her lift it in and out as needed.
Sounds like you’ve got it all covered! 😊
Such a great video! Thanks so much for making it. I'm new to 5th wheel RVing and just started researching hitches. Your video really helped me, thanks again.
Thank you so much! Glad to know that you found a video helpful. We would definitely make the same purchasing decision again. Safe travels and happy camping!
Great review! Informative, concise, and to the point! I subscribed to your channel because of it. I've been a fifth-wheel user for many years. I just bought a new truck but wanted a lighter hitch. Thanks again for such a high-quality video.
Thank you so much! That totally makes my day. We have really enjoyed our Andersen hitch and hope you do as well. Safe travels and happy camping!
Amazing review, thank you
Thank you so much! That totally makes my day. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. Happy camping!
I think you just made up my mind. Thanks for your help!!
Awesome! I hope you love it. Happy camping!
Great review! I’ve had my Andersen for about 3 years now and not one complaint. Keep the videos coming!
Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching and leaving a comment. Happy camping!
Great video. Excellent review and thorough explanation. I came here to learn about the Anderson hitch and thanks to you, I have!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it useful.
Very new to 5th wheel living - Damn that was sooo helpful!
Thanks, Terry! I am thrilled to know that the video was helpful to you. Safe travels and happy camping!
Great review. I’ve been considering this hitch and your review is very through and helpful. Much appreciated. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
About to buy our first truck and 5th wheel, this is super helpful. Thank you very much.
Wonderful! Thanks for the nice comment. Safe travels and happy camping!
Great review! Very detailed and the best I’ve found on this set up. Looking for something for a fifth wheel toy hauler but, need the bed of my truck to haul other things also. Thanks for posting.
I’m super happy that you found the review helpful. We continue to enjoy our setup. Safe travels and happy camping!
Very very nice review. You answered a lot of questions that people would have. No fluff on the hitch setup. Great review! Thank you for putting this out, I'm looking at this hitch, and this type of review is exactly what I was looking for.
Glad it was helpful! We would definitely make the same purchasing decision again. We appreciate you watching and leaving a comment.
I just bought this hitch in large part due to your review. Thanks for putting the work into it!
Thank you, Jason! I really appreciate your comment. We have found the hitch easy to use and would definitely make the same decision again. Safe travels and happy camping!
What a good concise review!!
Thank you, Bobby! I appreciate your comment very much. Safe travels to you!
Fantastic review.
Thanks, Josh! We would definitely make the same buying decision again. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing…..great job!
Thank you, Ken! We will definitely make the same buying decision again. Safe travels and happy camping!
great job showing the easy installation process, we will be purchasing one for our new 5th wheel. Thank you so much for your input.
Glad it was helpful!
Very nice presentation and review.
Thank you, Steve! We appreciate you watching and leaving a comment.
Ok I subbed, good job. Lots of other videos on the tube about the Anderson hitch and you did a good job of explaining it to me. I personally use the B&W on my 5th wheel. It’s very heavy but sturdy. Thanks for a great presentation.
Thank you so much! Your comment means a lot to me. Many people are super opinionated and very critical about any choice beyond what they currently use. If we traveled full-time, we would most certainly have a heavy B&W permanently-mounted hitch in the back of our truck. Since we are weekend warriors in need the truck bed during the week, the Andersen has been the perfect solution for us. Again, thank you for your supportive comment. Happy camping and safe travels!
this is one of the few comments ive ever left on a video. i felt compelled because you did such an amazing job. beautiful!
Thank you so much! That absolutely makes my day. Glad that you found the video helpful. Safe travels and happy camping!
Great review, very concise. We bought an Andersen.
Glad it was helpful!
Just purchased my Anderson so easy to install ,on our way to pick up our trl. Thanks for the video.
I hope you love it. Safe travels and happy camping. 😊
Great video, thanks. Glad you talked about the torque on installing box. I want to add those chains too.
Glad you found the video helpful. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. Good luck and safe travels!
Thank you for the matter of fact direct talk in your video. Going to pickup our 5th wheel Saturday. Oh using the Anderson hitch as well.
Thanks, Ray! I appreciate you watching the video and leaving a comment. Safe travels and happy camping!
Great review and video I am definitely going to buy an Anderson thank you!
That’s great! I hope you enjoy it as much as we have. Happy camping and safe travels.
Great video, we have this hitch and love it.
Thank you so much, Mark. I appreciate your feedback very much. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
Excellent video I’m finally sold 👍🏼👍🏼
Nice! I think you’ll love it! Be safe and happy camping!
Great pre purchase review!!
Thanks so much! We have loved our Andersen hitch and would definitely make the same purchasing decision again.
We love the Anderson hitch.
We do as well. We would certainly go that route if we had to do it all over again. Good luck and safe travels!
Excellent video! Look forward to using it when I am going to hook up for the first time later this week!
Hope you enjoy it!
A great educational video for a newcomer
Thanks, Carl! I appreciate your comment. We would definitely make the same buying decision again.
Well… I have to say how much I appreciate this video. Not just from a great informative standpoint, and I have watched a few on Anderson hitch. But the way he has presented it throughout. If this is one of your first ones, you will go far on the rest. Thanks, Rick
Thank you so much Rick! I really appreciate your supportive comments! 😊
Excellent Review Video. The Semi Truck Manufacturers are now Offering Aluminum 5th Wheels for Their 80,000+ Rated Trucks! After Much Research, We Bought one for Our F-350 and 25' 5th Wheel.
Thank you so much! I hope that you are enjoying your rig. I appreciate you watching the video and leaving a comment.
We are in process of buying a 5th wheel and heard about Anderson Hitches. This video answered everyone of my questions. Thank you, we will definitely get one when we get our 5th wheel.
Wonderful! Thank you so much for the nice comment. Best wishes and happy camping!
Fantastic review. Very straight-forward and detailed. We are about to purchase our first 5th wheel and very much like this hitch. Saved your video to allow us to reference it for easy install. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I'm very happy that you found the review helpful. Good luck and safe travels!
Outstanding in detail ..................... Thanks
Thank you so much! Glad that you found it helpful.
Great explanation on this product I have been wondering about this product for a long time this did a great job on clarifing on how it works.. I am on the fence about going to a 5th wheel but if I do it will be with this hitch thank you
Thank you so much! Best wishes and happy camping.
Excellent info! Thanks for sharing your experiences.
We will definitely make the same purchasing decision again. We continue to really enjoy using the hitch. Happy camping!
Still the best video, I just came back to it for refresher info lol
What a compliment! Thank you so much. Safe travels!
I ended up buying the Anderson hitch, and its easy to use, thanks!@@TodayisanAdventureDay
Very good review.
Thank you so much!
Great video. Looking to move from a Class A Tiffin to a 5th wheel. A whole new world for us. Thanks for the info.
Glad it was helpful. We would definitely make the same buying decision again. Good luck and happy camping!
Great video! Got my hitch installed just waiting to go pickup the new Heritage Glen
Nice! Good luck with your new purchase. Happy camping!
Thanks for creating the video it helped alot.
Thanks, Jeff! Glad the video was helpful to you.
Thanks, good video. I have the same Anderson and we are loving it. Can’t say anything negative. Maneuvering is as easy as you state. Thanks again
Thanks, Robert! I appreciate the positive feedback. Thanks for watching and I hope you have safe travels!
Keep up the great work
Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment! :)
we have used the anderson hitch for three years for our bumper pull trailers and love it. we are now purchasing our first fifth wheel and have planned for the anderson unit as described here. your video was great for us to confirm our decision. should have the whole system in our truck in the next few months. awesome reveal thank you.
I appreciate the kind words and I am happy the video was useful. Safe travels and happy camping!
Great job
Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this review. I’ve been considering the Anderson hitch and your review has pushed me over that edge and I’m buying an Anderson hitch.
Glad you found it useful!
Trying to decide between the Anderson Hitch and a Goosebox for my F250 6.5 bed. Thanks for your video!
Good luck on your choice! Thank you for watching the video and leaving a comment. Safe travels and happy camping!
Great freaking video!
Thank you so much, Tyler. That absolutely makes my day! Glad that you found a video helpful. Safe travels and happy camping!
Been using this with our fifth wheel for 2 yrs on a Titan XD diesel and it’s been fantastic.
Glad you like yours as well! Happy camping.
This is the best review i've seen and after watching it the wife is on board with us getting this system. Thanks so much.
Awesome! I hope you love it. Happy camping!
I bought my rig last year, the previous owner included both the Anderson and standard hitches. He like the Anderson and that how he had it set up when I picked it up. Have never traded the standard, so I’m curious for a couple of reason. 1 being the easing up backing up and latching on. The Anderson requires a second person to spot me. Especially if my Honda generator is in the bed. Anyone have that experience?
I have a third break cargo bed camera so no I don't have a problem hooking up by myself
Fantastic video!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment. Happy camping!
Very good presentation. Great
Thank you!
Just traded our travel trailer for a 5th wheel. You convinced me to go with this setup. Thanks for a great video!
Good deal! We would definitely make the same decision again. We hope it works out great for you.
Thats a great idea! I need this for ours!!
We love our hitch and are confident it was the right decision for us. Thank you so much for watching and for leaving a comment.
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...damn!! No sweat!!
March 16 is our very first time to tow our camper. And this video was spot on . I've been so worried and you have the exact set up from hitch to the truck I needed to know. I have the 2020 termor and ill still be nervous turning but I see I have plenty of clearance. Hope to see more videos to come.
Thank you so much! Glad that you found the video helpful! Safe travels and happy camping.
Watched this video 5 times as I have a similar setup, albeit with the 8' bed. Gave me the confidence to get it all installed myself and get to towing! Liked and subscribed.
Glad it helped! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment!
Just like everyone has said, great review. It's so refreshing to hear someone not say uh or ummmm every other word and try to figure out what they are talking about ! Well done !
Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind words. We have enjoyed our hitch and we hope you have happy camping and safe travels.
Great review bud. I feel a lot better about buying one !
Thanks so much, Cory. Glad that you found the review helpful. Safe travels and happy camping!
Great review. We’ve used our Andersen Hitch now for 4 yrs. And love it. One thing I might add is the ability to hook up on an angle when necessary. 👍
Great tip! Glad that you are enjoying your rig as well. We would definitely make the same purchasing decision again. Good luck and safe travels!
Great video. I didn't know about the safety chain bracket. I'll order one today. I installed mine the other day, and pulled my 43' forest river wildcat about 60 miles with no issues! First time pulling a 5th wheel, and I am impressed with it so far.
I think you’ll be very happy with it. Congrats on your new fifth wheel! Happy camping.
Nice review! Helped me to make my decision to go with the Anderson hitch rather than a slider heavy piece of iron!
That’s awesome! We have been very happy with ours. I would make the same decision again. Safe travels and happy camping!
Enjoyed your video. Became a subscriber. Excellent camera work/angles.
Thank you so much Don! I really appreciate the nice comment.
This video saved the fifth wheel purchase. I was about to stop shopping. I have to have my truck bed when not Rving. Thanks
That’s awesome! I think you’ll love it. Good luck and happy camping.
Really like where you installed the release. Great video!!
Thanks! We appreciate you watching and leaving a comment.
Thanks for the tip on the location of the locking handle. Your location makes it easy to see from the driver's seat. I'll be moving mine to that location. We love our 3 year used andersen hitch. Thanks for your video, very well done.
Want to say thanks for this review. We just bought our first fifth wheel and went with the Andersen. Hauled it home from Ft Worth same day as all the carnage. Through all the bad roads and traffic we had no problems. Looks like it’s going to be a great decision. It does take up some room but my fuel tank/tool box still fits. Thanks again!
Awesome! I hope you enjoy it as much as we have. Safe travels and happy camping!
New to 5th wheels and am deciding which hitch to use. This video and comments are exactly what I needed to see to make my decision. it is a bit scary relying on an aluminum frame but I'm okay now after seeing this. I'm too old to be wrestling with a heavy steel hitch being taken in and out of the bed and was going to settle for leaving a hitch in the bed all the time. Thanks for the excellent video.
Thanks Denny! I hope you will be as happy with the hitch system as we are. Thanks for checking out our channel. Come back again anytime. Happy camping and safe travels!
Very well done! We bought the Andersen hitch for our first 5th wheel. We bought both the new f-250 and trailer in October and are still waiting for the truck. Got the cart before the horse. Thanks for this video as it was very clearly explained. Can’t wait to hook it up! Great location for the release pin, I was wondering where to install
Thanks, Jennifer. We would definitely make the same hitch purchasing decision again. It has been the perfect solution for us so that we can remove it from the bed of our truck when we are not traveling. I hope you have a fantastic experience. Merry Christmas and safe travels!
I ordered a Andersen Ultimate Hitch today largely based on your review. I can't wait to get rid of the bulky conventional chucking Curt hitch. Thanks a bunch!
Nice! I hope you love it. Safe travels and happy camping.
We had a travel trailer for several years, and this fall decided to upgrade to a new fifth-wheel. My tow vehicle is a 2018 Ford F-250 PowerStroke, and we purchased the Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel hitch from our 5th wheel dealer. We’ve only used it two times, but so far we like it just fine. Very smooth on the road, easy to maneuver, and for sure, the light weight and ease of installing and removing are a big plus. I know there are many great 5th wheel hitches out there, but for us, the Andersen hitch fits our set up perfectly. Thanks for the great video!
Glad that you liked the hitch. We are loving it as well. We appreciate you watching the video and leaving a comment. Happy camping!
Great video!
Thank you so much!
We've had the Anderson hitch for about six months. It was recommended by the rv dealer where we purchased our outdoors rv travel trailer. I've towed six times so far and really love the hitch. Install and removal is a breeze and when not in use the hitch stores in the front compartment of the trailer. I'm glad I took the dealer's advice and went with the anderson over a slider. The truck it is installed in is a 2017 3/4 ton Ram with a 6 ft. 4 in bed and I have had 0 problems with turning radious.
Awesome! It is a great option and I’m glad to hear that you are enjoying yours as well. Happy camping!
Great review. I have about 20,000 miles on my Anderson Hitch without a single problem! I bought mine in 2010 and towed a triple axle toy hauler across the county with it. We now have a 28 foot toyhauler and I still love this hitch. I have been able to hook and un-hook in some pretty odd places and the Hitch allows different angles to land in. I love that it is aluminum and does not rust! At all! Thanks for you review I hope RV'ers see it.
Sounds like you are enjoying your hitch as much as we are ours. Thanks for leaving some comments for the group. Safe travels and happy camping!
Awesome video, Im getting ready to buy a Montana fifth wheel, and currently own a 2020 F-350 with a 6-3/4 bed single rear axle. I noticed that its the exact truck you have, I was worried that not driving a dually would be a problem - you answered that!! also I was on the fence about the Anderson hitch, you answered that too!!!!! nicely done sir, nicely done.
Thank you so much! I am glad that you found the video helpful. Safe travels and happy camping!
We are purchasing a huge Solitude, and it already has the Anderson coupler installed. Turning radius was my main concern, and you answered that question.
Glad that you found it helpful! We would definitely make the same purchasing decision again. Safe travels!
Keep it going
Thank you so much, Glenn! We appreciate the support.
Great review, you sold me on it. I've been waffling on what kind of hitch go get, and the light weight is a big factor.
Glad that you found it helpful!
Fantastic teacher very simple and to the point...Love it. I too have an Anderson hitch I allowed the mechanic to install and I forgot how to remove so this was fantastic. I did have to raise my ball to the top setting it did touch my side rails but did very little damage thank God! Only an expert would see it. The ride is far better than any hitch system. Check Craigslist because a used one is as low as $200 where new is 1K and they last forever.
Thanks so much! Happy camping. 😊
Very Thurough. Thanks
Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful.
Thanks for sharing-
Thanks for watching!
I had the same issue with the bed rails but then raised the ball up to the highest notch and it now clears. Maybe this will work for you as well. Good video
Glad it is working for you! I think putting ours on the top notch would probably have it clear as well, but our camper would ride a little too high in the front. For us, it is a trade-off between riding level and avoiding the rails. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! Happy camping.
Thank you for this excellent video! I have really liked the looks of the Anderson hitch for the same reasons as you do, we need the bed of our truck available when not towing. We are looking at our first 5th wheel to live in when our ranch sells. We will live in it while I build our next home. We too have a short bed F350 crew cab (2006). I subscribed and liked the video. :)
That’s awesome! I think you’ll really like the benefits and ease of the hitch. That’s exciting that you are planning to live in your rig full-time (at least for a while). What type of fifth wheel are you looking for?
@@TodayisanAdventureDay. We have done a ton of online and CZcams research. It looks like a 35 foot to 37 foot would be perfect for my wife and I. Our favorites are the Grand Design Solitude (310GK or 344GK), Keystone Montana (3120RL) or Keystone Montana High Country (330RL). We need to travel to Eugene Oregon (90 minutes away) where all of these are in stock and devote most of a day to really settle on which we like the most. I do best when I san live with information for a while and chew on it, so I hope to do that in the next week or two. We'd like to be ready to make some decisions when we have a buyer for our place.
Our current plan is to sell the 5th wheel after the house is built, but I have a feeling that we may enjoy it too much to sell it We have had an Arctic Fox camper for the past 10 years (since we often pull a boat or an ATV trailer), but I think the 5th wheel will spoil us. :)
Those are great fifth-wheel options. Although we really like our Montana High Country 305RL, we actually prefer the 330RL because the main windows are on the other side. I think that is a great unit. We also really love the Grand Design Solitudes. You won't make a poor choice with the units you have listed. I hope you have a blast and enjoy it as much as we do. We recently posted a video of ten things we learned after our first year. You might enjoy that one as well. :)
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Excellent review, I have a 2016 Nissan Titan XD Pro4X. We are planning to get a 5th wheel next year and I've been looking at options. I like the Curt 5th wheel hitch for my puck system but, I don't like the idea of subtracting 200 pounds from my towing capacity. Plus having to remove said 200 pound hitch when I'm not towing. This looks like a great alternative. Thanks for a great review.
Thank you so much for the comment! I hope you can figure out the perfect solution for you. We have really loved our Andersen hitch. Happy camping!
Getting my new 5th wheel and Anderson hitch.
I am very impressed with your video.
I was not told about the turnover hitch part that goes under the bed...
I have always pulled bumper hitchs... TT And horse trailers and work trailers...
This will be my very first 5th wheel.
I am a little nervous,but your video has helped me alot...
I can't wait to be the rig in the parking lot,practicing....
I have a short bed ,, so I am curious how much room I will have to maneuver on turns and curbs..lol.. thank you for your great video God bless you.
Thank you so much! Your comments totally make my day. We have absolutely loved our fifth wheel camper and this hitch has been very easy to operate. Safe travels and happy camping!