I bought a Momentum 351 used and it came with the Anderson Ultimate hitch. I made a couple panic stops with it while in a corner and it did shift a little. I had a rubber bed mat that I took out to pick up the trailer, but I see that Anderson sells a small rubber mat. With that I cut a hole in my bed mat, put the bed in, installed the bed shaft and hitch. I have yet to tow with it. I was glad to see you did the same with no issues.
Andersen recommends to set the trailer on the hitch and re-torque the bolts to basically compress the bed mat between the hitch and bed floor. Ours hasn’t shifted at all!
Thanks for the instructional video. I have just a t purchased my first 5th wheel, and the dealer recommended the Anderson hitch. My truck is set up for it. I am anxious to try it out.
We have had our Anderson Hitch for over 3 years as well with no issues. We have a 2017 Super Duty short bed pulling a 2020 Keystone Cougar 315RLS. We are at 35' 11" and 11500 lbs.
I have been using an Andersen hitch over 4 years and 60,000 plus miles. Had no issues until recently. I found multiple cracks in the welds on hitch. Andersen customer service shipped a replacement base overnight at no cost to me. My recommendation is to inspect all welds on base, looking for hairline cracks as part of your routine. For reference I pull a 41 foot 16,500 lb 5th wheel with a Ford f350 dually. Hitch is connected to the gooseneck ball with truck puck system. I have personally seen an Anderson hitch that folded and broke with a hard stop then acceleration. I am not bad mouthing Andersen but am giving a realistic review after years of using this product. I will continue using their hitch but will keep a close eye on all welds going forward.
Absolutely need to inspect the hitch, but honestly, everyone should be inspecting their hitch regardless of style or brand. Thanks for sharing your experience and thank you for watching!
I have used my Andersen Hitch for over 3 years and towed over 25,000 miles. My fifth wheel Toyhauler weighs overs 20,000 pounds. I've had to lock up the brakes on the freeway due to an accident that occurred right in front of us. The Andersen hitch didn't move at all!! I'm a fan for life. At first I was apprehensive but that went away the first time I used it. I'm a fan for life!
Love my Anderson ( The metal black rail type -2018 ram 2500 diesel short bed- 2021 grand design reflection 28BH) Have had it over 2 years, thousands of miles. Have hooked up at angles, unlevel ground etc. Swear by it!
big question I can't find answers to.... how to you get it to lift off cleanly? Mine seems to hang on to the ball too much, tending to lift the truck some.... Not tires off the ground, but I'd like it to release cleaner I think.@@JouppiOutdoors
@@chtomlin I haven’t had this issue. I park, chock the trailer, and raise it off the truck…maybe use the E brake on the truck to keep it from rocking back as the trailer comes up?
I've done some research and this is the route I'm taking. I have a 30 ft tag along at the moment. I've had the truck for a few years. Only recently thought about a 5th wheel.
I love our Anderson Hitch! Camper is 41’ long and 16k pounds fully loaded. Never had an issue. Also; the offset improves our turning radius, I can do 90° with a short bed!
Found your video by searching for Anderson Hitch reviews. I have one. While putting it in my truck in anticipation of a drive from Austin to Reno, we found a crack in the weld at the top, extending through the support bars. Had we installed it in the evening and departed in the morning, it could have been catastrophic.
Great catch on your part. Fortunately, our hitch has not had any issues and we have definitely put the miles on it! I will be inspecting it closely, thank you for sharing your experience.
I’ve been researching hitches and Anderson keeps coming up in the top two. I’m more than a bit freaked out after listening to you, though. I’ve been retired for a few years and am looking to buy my first RV. My spouse died several years back. A dear friend is planning on traveling with me. Neither of us had anyone close to us who was handy with any tools growing up so we never learned. A huge wrench or drill? Nope. 70ft lbs of torgue? What? I’m a nurse but majored in Math first and I swear it sounds more complex than my Topology class. Can I RV without anyone on board being “handy”? All RVs have their issues. There are a couple of classes out there on maintaining your rig and I wonder if they’d help. In this RV hunt I’ve gone from B+ to C to trailer to 5th wheel and I’m staying with the latter. A 32’ Brinkley. But if I don’t know right off the bat what to look for on my hitch will I be doomed before I start? Maybe I’ll find some good teachers along the way…. Thanks for your video! It was very helpful.
Just curious about the need for safety chains....we presently don't utilize any with our Andersen but i have now seen several video's showing the safety chains being utilized. So my question is should safety chains be used with this type of hitch?
There are many different opinions on this. I personally do not use the safety chains as a 5th wheel connection does not require them. However, a traditional gooseneck hitch does…the varying opinions depend on how the Andersen hitch is interpreted. Is it a 5th wheel hitch or a gooseneck…well, it’s neither lol.
I set ours up as I described in the video and torqued the side bolts to 60ft lbs. I haven’t had any issues with the hitch twisting in 3 years of use. Thanks for watching!
Do you have any issues with chucking, rocking? I have read a number of complaints about that. I currently have a Pullrite Superlite and chucking is absolutely terrible. I do not want to drop another $1k to find out this AUH has the same inherent issue.
Great video, just what I was looking for. I’m selling my bumper pull for a 5th wheel. Actually, my new 5th wheel looks pretty close to the same as yours, I’m getting the 295RL. I’ve been debating between the B&W and the Andersen. Keep coming back to the Andersen because of how easy it is to take out of the truck bed. I pull with a 2021 Ram 2500 gas engine. A couple of questions. 1) I’m pretty handy at fixing things, would this be an easy installation for me? 2) Reviewing the Andersen website I should order stock number 3220. Does that sound right? Thanks, and keep the great videos coming.
I had a trailer shop install the gooseneck hitch but have seen videos of people installing it themselves. It doesn’t look too difficult but the trailer shop did it pretty cheap since I bought the gooseneck hitch from them. The 3220 is correct. Thank you for watching!
I wouldn't trust it I would stick with the BMW hitches. It's a little bit heavier but you don't have to use chains and I've never seen a failure through one of them.
We have this hitch. Do you experience any trailer sway? I have used a jaw type previously. With our Anderson I notice sway which is unusual for a fifth wheel. Our camper is 40’ 7” 13,500 dry. I am on the fence about going back to conventional hitch. Please share your thoughts.
I have not experienced any sway. Your 5th wheel is quite a bit larger than ours though. I agree, typically sway is not associated with a 5th wheel unless there is a lot of weight behind the trailer axles.
I also have the Andersen and do not experience any trailer sway. In fact, we are quite amazed at how stable our setup is. Do you have enough tongue load on your trailer and/or are you carrying something very heavy in the rear of your fiver? That could contribute to sway.
No comment on the hitch but on the sway. As has already been mentioned make sure that the bulk of your trailer cargo is in front of the axles. One of my concerns with the new 5th wheels that have huge aft storage is the temptation to load that storage up. It's behind the wheels and *could possibly* create conditions for sway.
The safety chains are optional and use the safety chain bolts that hold the red coupler in place. Different states have different requirements regarding gooseneck hitches and safety chains. Thanks for watching!
Anderson get's a bad rap on the 2 or 3 hitches that have been damaged during a crash. When the $100k truck and the $150k trailer are totaled do we really think the $1,000 hitch should have survived without damage? SMH
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I bought a Momentum 351 used and it came with the Anderson Ultimate hitch. I made a couple panic stops with it while in a corner and it did shift a little. I had a rubber bed mat that I took out to pick up the trailer, but I see that Anderson sells a small rubber mat. With that I cut a hole in my bed mat, put the bed in, installed the bed shaft and hitch. I have yet to tow with it. I was glad to see you did the same with no issues.
Andersen recommends to set the trailer on the hitch and re-torque the bolts to basically compress the bed mat between the hitch and bed floor. Ours hasn’t shifted at all!
Thanks for the instructional video. I have just a t purchased my first 5th wheel, and the dealer recommended the Anderson hitch. My truck is set up for it. I am anxious to try it out.
Nice! I’m sure you will love the Andersen!
We have had our Anderson Hitch for over 3 years as well with no issues. We have a 2017 Super Duty short bed pulling a 2020 Keystone Cougar 315RLS. We are at 35' 11" and 11500 lbs.
Awesome!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thank you for the great information and review!!
We love this hitch! You’re welcome!
I have been using an Andersen hitch over 4 years and 60,000 plus miles. Had no issues until recently. I found multiple cracks in the welds on hitch. Andersen customer service shipped a replacement base overnight at no cost to me. My recommendation is to inspect all welds on base, looking for hairline cracks as part of your routine. For reference I pull a 41 foot 16,500 lb 5th wheel with a Ford f350 dually. Hitch is connected to the gooseneck ball with truck puck system. I have personally seen an Anderson hitch that folded and broke with a hard stop then acceleration. I am not bad mouthing Andersen but am giving a realistic review after years of using this product. I will continue using their hitch but will keep a close eye on all welds going forward.
Absolutely need to inspect the hitch, but honestly, everyone should be inspecting their hitch regardless of style or brand. Thanks for sharing your experience and thank you for watching!
I have used my Andersen Hitch for over 3 years and towed over 25,000 miles. My fifth wheel Toyhauler weighs overs 20,000 pounds. I've had to lock up the brakes on the freeway due to an accident that occurred right in front of us. The Andersen hitch didn't move at all!! I'm a fan for life. At first I was apprehensive but that went away the first time I used it. I'm a fan for life!
It’s a great hitch!
awesome feedback! I definitely want to purchase one for our first time fifth wheel
It’s a great hitch! Thanks for watching!
I have an andersen hitch as well. Thanks for the tips. I also torque the hitch after the load sets on the ball.
You’re welcome, they are great hitches! Thanks for watching!
I have had my Anderson hitch since August and love it no issues and the convenience
99.99999% of Andersen owners are incredibly happy with the hitch in my experience. Thanks for watching!
Love my Anderson ( The metal black rail type -2018 ram 2500 diesel short bed- 2021 grand design reflection 28BH) Have had it over 2 years, thousands of miles. Have hooked up at angles, unlevel ground etc. Swear by it!
Awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing your experience!
We’ve had ours for 4 years. No issues in our 2017 F350 short bed pulling a 12,000 pound fifth wheel.
Great to hear, thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you. You just solidified my decision.
You’re welcome! Glad we could help!
Two years 18000 miles with my Anderson Hitch. I love it! Switched from a conventional 5th wheel hitch so I could use the bed of my truck.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
big question I can't find answers to.... how to you get it to lift off cleanly? Mine seems to hang on to the ball too much, tending to lift the truck some.... Not tires off the ground, but I'd like it to release cleaner I think.@@JouppiOutdoors
@@chtomlin I haven’t had this issue. I park, chock the trailer, and raise it off the truck…maybe use the E brake on the truck to keep it from rocking back as the trailer comes up?
Nice video! We love our Andersen -- 2 years old, 19,000 miles. We have a Ram 3500 shortbed towing a Grand Design 303RLS.
Awesome! I feel like 99.9999% of us have had no issues with the Andersen. Thanks for watching!
I have a 2022 ram 3500 what base did you get there's a 13inch base and 9 inch base.
I just picked one up....still have to get the gooseneck hitch.
We have had a great experience with ours!
I've done some research and this is the route I'm taking. I have a 30 ft tag along at the moment. I've had the truck for a few years. Only recently thought about a 5th wheel.
I love our Anderson Hitch! Camper is 41’ long and 16k pounds fully loaded. Never had an issue. Also; the offset improves our turning radius, I can do 90° with a short bed!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Found your video by searching for Anderson Hitch reviews. I have one. While putting it in my truck in anticipation of a drive from Austin to Reno, we found a crack in the weld at the top, extending through the support bars. Had we installed it in the evening and departed
in the morning, it could have been catastrophic.
Great catch on your part. Fortunately, our hitch has not had any issues and we have definitely put the miles on it! I will be inspecting it closely, thank you for sharing your experience.
We have been using our Anderson hitch since 2018 to pull our Grand Design 303 rls and we love it and have haven’t had any problems.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience!
I've had our Anderson hitch for 5 years. No problems whatsoever.
Thanks for sharing!
To prevent the hitch from twisting, I cut two 2x8's to size and put them between the hitch and wheel well. Doesn't budge.
Great tip! Thanks for watching!
I’ve been researching hitches and Anderson keeps coming up in the top two. I’m more than a bit freaked out after listening to you, though. I’ve been retired for a few years and am looking to buy my first RV. My spouse died several years back. A dear friend is planning on traveling with me. Neither of us had anyone close to us who was handy with any tools growing up so we never learned. A huge wrench or drill? Nope. 70ft lbs of torgue? What? I’m a nurse but majored in Math first and I swear it sounds more complex than my Topology class. Can I RV without anyone on board being “handy”? All RVs have their issues. There are a couple of classes out there on maintaining your rig and I wonder if they’d help. In this RV hunt I’ve gone from B+ to C to trailer to 5th wheel and I’m staying with the latter. A 32’ Brinkley. But if I don’t know right off the bat what to look for on my hitch will I be doomed before I start? Maybe I’ll find some good teachers along the way…. Thanks for your video! It was very helpful.
It definitely helps to be handy, or at least willing to try and handle the minor things yourself. Best of luck on your journey!
Ask Anderson about the 3217 higher hitch for 2021 p/u - higher Ed rails then older models -3220 won’t work
Thanks for the tip!
Just curious about the need for safety chains....we presently don't utilize any with our Andersen but i have now seen several video's showing the safety chains being utilized. So my question is should safety chains be used with this type of hitch?
There are many different opinions on this. I personally do not use the safety chains as a 5th wheel connection does not require them. However, a traditional gooseneck hitch does…the varying opinions depend on how the Andersen hitch is interpreted. Is it a 5th wheel hitch or a gooseneck…well, it’s neither lol.
In their manual they recommend torking the top to 60 and the side ones to 45. I keep getting mixed info on this
I set ours up as I described in the video and torqued the side bolts to 60ft lbs. I haven’t had any issues with the hitch twisting in 3 years of use. Thanks for watching!
We didn’t get this one because of the crumpling but it looks like it has worked well for you. Nice video.
We’ve definitely been happy with it! Thanks for watching!
Do you have any issues with chucking, rocking? I have read a number of complaints about that. I currently have a Pullrite Superlite and chucking is absolutely terrible. I do not want to drop another $1k to find out this AUH has the same inherent issue.
We have not had any issues with chucking. This hitch has been great!
Great video, just what I was looking for. I’m selling my bumper pull for a 5th wheel. Actually, my new 5th wheel looks pretty close to the same as yours, I’m getting the 295RL. I’ve been debating between the B&W and the Andersen. Keep coming back to the Andersen because of how easy it is to take out of the truck bed. I pull with a 2021 Ram 2500 gas engine. A couple of questions.
1) I’m pretty handy at fixing things, would this be an easy installation for me?
2) Reviewing the Andersen website I should order stock number 3220. Does that sound right?
Thanks, and keep the great videos coming.
I had a trailer shop install the gooseneck hitch but have seen videos of people installing it themselves. It doesn’t look too difficult but the trailer shop did it pretty cheap since I bought the gooseneck hitch from them. The 3220 is correct. Thank you for watching!
I wouldn't trust it I would stick with the BMW hitches. It's a little bit heavier but you don't have to use chains and I've never seen a failure through one of them.
Great video, thanks for the review! What is the length of your short box? Thanks
It’s the 6 1/2’ bed, standard size shortbed for the Ram 2500. Thanks for watching!
We have this hitch. Do you experience any trailer sway? I have used a jaw type previously. With our Anderson I notice sway which is unusual for a fifth wheel. Our camper is 40’ 7”
13,500 dry. I am on the fence about going back to conventional hitch. Please share your thoughts.
I have not experienced any sway. Your 5th wheel is quite a bit larger than ours though. I agree, typically sway is not associated with a 5th wheel unless there is a lot of weight behind the trailer axles.
I also have the Andersen and do not experience any trailer sway. In fact, we are quite amazed at how stable our setup is. Do you have enough tongue load on your trailer and/or are you carrying something very heavy in the rear of your fiver? That could contribute to sway.
No comment on the hitch but on the sway. As has already been mentioned make sure that the bulk of your trailer cargo is in front of the axles. One of my concerns with the new 5th wheels that have huge aft storage is the temptation to load that storage up. It's behind the wheels and *could possibly* create conditions for sway.
Please show me how you hook up the safety chains.
The safety chains are optional and use the safety chain bolts that hold the red coupler in place. Different states have different requirements regarding gooseneck hitches and safety chains. Thanks for watching!
Anderson get's a bad rap on the 2 or 3 hitches that have been damaged during a crash. When the $100k truck and the $150k trailer are totaled do we really think the $1,000 hitch should have survived without damage? SMH
Great point! Thanks for watching!