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    Andersen Aluminum Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection

    Ok hear it is in black and white, No one else has flat out asked this, when we bought our 303, GD sales rep said they wouldn't warranty the Anderson Ranch Hand Adapter we had on old trailer,, so we bought the Andersen Aluminum Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection, because GD and Lipert would warranty this setup. Now Lipert changes there mind?????? So if I have an issue who's A@#$%^&* is the baddest?????????????????????????????????????? Lipert , GD or Anderson????????
    Makeup your mind guys, you are acting (lipert)like a two
    year old!!!!!!!!!!!!! What's the matter Anderson, not pay enough dues to Lipert?????????
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    The only connection that Lippert will maintain warranty on the frame for is the Reese Goosebox.

    It replaces the pinbox on the trailer, and then can be used on a gooseneck ball.

    Any other arrangements can void the Lippert frame warranty.
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    How long till they change there mind, and not warranty that arangement??
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    Its been the only arrangement that has been approved for about 3 years now...
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    We have it in writing from Lippert that the Reese Sidewinder is approved on Grand Design units.

    http://www.mygrandrv.com/for...0&d=1423059412
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    dirtcold, I understand your frustration, and I'm not trying to be rude, but maybe take your beef up with Lippert. GD doesn't warranty the frame, it's Lippert. If something went wrong, maybe GD would come in a save the day, but in the end, it's Lippert's issue.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dirtclod View Post
    Ok hear it is in black and white, No one else has flat out asked this, when we bought our 303, GD sales rep said they wouldn't warranty the Anderson Ranch Hand Adapter we had on old trailer,, so we bought the Andersen Aluminum Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection, because GD and Lipert would warranty this setup. Now Lipert changes there mind?????? So if I have an issue who's A@#$%^&* is the baddest?????????????????????????????????????? Lipert , GD or Anderson????????
    Makeup your mind guys, you are acting (lipert)like a two
    year old!!!!!!!!!!!!! What's the matter Anderson, not pay enough dues to Lipert?????????
    Hi Becky, BoBo and Mike (@dirtclod),

    Thank you for your post... We will research this with Lippert and let you know our findings.

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    ** Updated 04/17/15 - If you have any questions regarding the Anderson "Ultimate" fifth wheel hitch, we respectfully ask you to contact Lippert Customer Service at (574) 537-8900 or email [email protected] to discuss. ~ Janice
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    Quote Originally Posted by pauliwalnutz View Post
    We have it in writing from Lippert that the Reese Sidewinder is approved on Grand Design units.

    http://www.mygrandrv.com/for...0&d=1423059412
    Yes, but that is still intended to be used with a 5th wheel hitch.

    The Andersen and Goosebox uses ball mounts/goosenecks.
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    The frustration, comes from the fact that that reese ball is not deep enough to give me enough clearance for some of the places we have to go. So after recearching, the issue we were led to believe the ultimate hitch would be OK by Lipert and gave us the clearance we needed ! I can understand why the ranchhand adapter wasn't accepted by Lipert, but now after being led to believe the ultimate hitch was good too use and it is not I am really miffed to say the least! What I don't understand is the ultimate doesn't change the pivot poin? So why not recommend it!! Politics? Reese paid their dues and Anderson hasn't?
    By the way the hitch works great!!!!!!!

    Thanks for listening to me complain!
    Becky, BoBo and Mike
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    Quote Originally Posted by dirtclod View Post
    The frustration, comes from the fact that that reese ball is not deep enough to give me enough clearance for some of the places we have to go. So after recearching, the issue we were led to believe the ultimate hitch would be OK by Lipert and gave us the clearance we needed ! I can understand why the ranchhand adapter wasn't accepted by Lipert, but now after being led to believe the ultimate hitch was good too use and it is not I am really miffed to say the least! What I don't understand is the ultimate doesn't change the pivot poin? So why not recommend it!! Politics? Reese paid their dues and Anderson hasn't?
    By the way the hitch works great!!!!!!!

    Thanks for listening to me complain!
    Mike,

    What do you mean by "led to believe" & "Lippert gave us clearance?" If you have communication from Lippert that says you are good, it should never have become an issue. I guess I need more info. GD says to take it up with Lippert so you're done with them I think. If you acted based on a telephone call or some other reason not in writing, well, that's going to be a hard pill to swallow I think. Let us know.

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