First trip with Andersen Ultimate Hitch

[P&J Hoff]

Are you limited by bed interference first, or trailer/cab? Or, have you not ventured that close to find out...which would be understandable. Based on my measurements, I will interfere with bed sides by about 1/4" with the coupler forward, which of course provides the most clearance for the cab. Coupler pointed backward, I should have loads of bed-side clearance but would loose 8" (2x 4") of cab clearance.

[jasonl78]

I have the Andersen ultimate hitch rail version in my Ram 3500 Megacab. The bed on my truck is 6'4" which is the shortest bed length of the Big 3 HDs. My truck is also equipped with the Rambox toolboxes so the bed of my truck is narrower than a regular truck bed. The Andersen claimed to work with the Rambox so I gave it a shot. I absolutely love it so far. I do have the coupler rotated for short bed trucks. Meaning the front of the fifthwheel is 8" closer to the cab. I can get to nearly 90 degrees. I haven't had the need to turn that sharp in my travels. But to be clear, it is possible that in some conditions, there could be contact. Heres a link to a video of my setup.

https://youtu.be/ZE3n_E2VKsU

[Billyray58]

22,000 miles and still as great as the 1st mile.
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Nice!! Really works good and easy for me to remove for my truck camper.

[Billyray58]

I have the Andersen ultimate hitch rail version in my Ram 3500 Megacab. The bed on my truck is 6'4" which is the shortest bed length of the Big 3 HDs. My truck is also equipped with the Rambox toolboxes so the bed of my truck is narrower than a regular truck bed. The Andersen claimed to work with the Rambox so I gave it a shot. I absolutely love it so far. I do have the coupler rotated for short bed trucks. Meaning the front of the fifthwheel is 8" closer to the cab. I can get to nearly 90 degrees. I haven't had the need to turn that sharp in my travels. But to be clear, it is possible that in some conditions, there could be contact. Heres a link to a video of my setup.

https://youtu.be/ZE3n_E2VKsU

Glad to hear this and nice video!

[Desertdad]

I have a 2018 GMC 2500 HD short bed with factory puck system. Looking to see where others are attaching the trailer brake breakaway cable. I am switching from a pullrite auto slide to the Andersen
Thanks

[yattr0]

I added a clamp to one of the tubes on the Andersen and attach there...

A bit crude but functional with all reuse stuff...

[Dopperud]

I have a 2018 GMC 2500 HD short bed with factory puck system. Looking to see where others are attaching the trailer brake breakaway cable. I am switching from a pullrite auto slide to the Andersen
Thanks

I use a carabiner to attach the cable to one of the tie downs on the side of the truck bed.

[Desertdad]

Thank you. Functional works for me

[BubbaChris]

For the benefit of anyone using Search on this site - I have a B&W Turnover Ball hitch system in my 2019 F350 standard bed. I have the AUH hitch coupler setup with the adapter aft of the kingpin. And then I added the 4" offset ball from B&W to give me more cab clearance.

I'll be adding a Retrax MX tonneau cover, so my biggest worry now is bed rail clearance when the truck and trailer are not level to each other.

Best regards,
Chris

[Bruce1sp]

Be sure and carry a long 1/4 inch Allen wrench. Preferably that attaches to a 3/8 inch ratchet wrench. The set screws can come loose.