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    Seasoned Camper Flat top's Avatar
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    2017 Dodge crew short bed with Andersen Ultimate

    Anyone using the Andersen hitch in a 2017 Dodge short bed. Was looking at a new Dodge, but have concerns that the distance to the back of the cab may be a issue. Any suggestions, I really prefer the Andersen over the conventional 5er hitch.
    Steve and Connie Mitchell
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    Hi Steve and Connie,

    Yes, I am using and Anderson on a 2014 Ram 3500 Dually short bed. With the trailer ball to the rear of the truck, as it tells you to put it, and the adapter with the funnel reversed so the funnel is to the rear, I have no clearance issues. I have not tried a 90* turn, but I have turned it pretty tight with no issues.

    Hope that helps!

    George

    Quote Originally Posted by Flat top View Post
    Anyone using the Andersen hitch in a 2017 Dodge short bed. Was looking at a new Dodge, but have concerns that the distance to the back of the cab may be a issue. Any suggestions, I really prefer the Andersen over the conventional 5er hitch.
    George and Connie
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    Seasoned Camper Flat top's Avatar
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    Thank you George, that was my thought. I was of the mind that the bed was the same size as my Chevy. Looks like the wheel wells on the Dodge are set forward about 4".
    Last edited by Flat top; 03-12-2017 at 10:51 AM. Reason: Miss worded
    Steve and Connie Mitchell
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    My B&W Patriot 16K hitch is 1" forward of the rear axle on my F250.
    My bed's slightly longer than other brands at 6 3/4 feet long, and I don't have any clearance issues with my Reflection 323BHS.

    I like the Anderson hitch and the fact that it's easily removed. Our camper is moved around by our campground, and they only move trailers with the standard kingpin hitches. If you had to have service, most dealers are not equipped to deal with Anderson's hitch system either.

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    I'm using a Andersen Ultimate in my 2016 Ram 2500 short bed and have no problems with clearance .

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    If you look at my previous thread I posted some photos of the Andersen with a Megacab, zero issues with the cab. Hope this helps.
    http://www.mygrandrv.com/for...cab-and-Thanks!!
    Matt and Lisa
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    Seasoned Camper Flat top's Avatar
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    Great photos Matt, thanks!
    Steve and Connie Mitchell
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrmattsnell View Post
    If you look at my previous thread I posted some photos of the Andersen with a Megacab, zero issues with the cab. Hope this helps.
    http://www.mygrandrv.com/for...cab-and-Thanks!!
    How long is the bed on a Mega-cab?

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    The bed length on my 2017 Ram 3500 Mega cab is 6' 4".

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasonl78 View Post
    The bed length on my 2017 Ram 3500 Mega cab is 6' 4".
    Thank you. That helps.

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