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09-25-2019, 10:20 AM #1
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Installing a B&W Gooseneck hitch and Anderson adaptor for my GD 337RLS
Two things are driving me in this direction. First I want to use my bed when at home and not towing. Second when removing the Anderson it only weighs 35 lbs and as I get more senior I find my strength is deteriorating. And yes there is a third reason. I need to be able to tow my son's gooseneck trailers for his construction business.
So, I have ordered the following.
5th wheel tailgate.
Stromberg Carlson VGM-99-4000 Louvered Tailgate GM & Chevy 4000 Series
It arrived this morning and is already installed.
B&W Trailer Hitches 1067 Chevrolet and GMC Gooseneck Hitch
Bargman 51-97-410 7-Way 90° Fifth Wheel Adapter Harness w/ 9' Cable-Dodge, Ford, GM, Toyota
Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection #3220
Safety Chains (for Ultimate Connection) #3230
I know some states require safety chains on 5th wheel so I got them.
I will start the installation this afternoon.
Comments and suggestions are solicited.Barry:D
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2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500HD, many mods, B&W rollball Gooseneck hitch and Anderson Ultimate adaptor
2020 Reflection 337RLS, TorxLift stairs, bug screens on Furnace, HWH, Fridge, Cross bar on screen door
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09-25-2019, 01:41 PM #2
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Do you have the Allen head socket to torque the set screws on the adapter that goes on the trailer? That’s kind of a tricky deal as it’s a lot of torque for such a small fastener and the shafts on the sockets are usually so long they twist a lot.
I use a rubber stall mat from TSC under the Andersen. Cut a slot in it to allow the B&W ball and chain tie downs to be accessible. When I first used it, the hitch left marks in my factory sprayed in bed liner, though they went away.
I got a magnet at Harbor Freight and mounted the latch control on my pinbox.
I’m very happy with mine. Your back will thank you when you remove the hitch.John & Kathy
2014 F250 Lariat FX4 6.2L SBCC
2014 Reflection 303RLS
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09-25-2019, 07:10 PM #3
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I have the exact set-up less the tailgate on my Ford for pretty much the same reasons as you. I towed our 2020 303RLS to Las Vegas for the NASCAR race. I couldn't be happier the way it towed, hooking up, and unhooking.
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09-26-2019, 05:53 AM #4
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Barry:D
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2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500HD, many mods, B&W rollball Gooseneck hitch and Anderson Ultimate adaptor
2020 Reflection 337RLS, TorxLift stairs, bug screens on Furnace, HWH, Fridge, Cross bar on screen door
Yanmar Sc2450
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09-26-2019, 06:55 AM #5
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Barry:D
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2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500HD, many mods, B&W rollball Gooseneck hitch and Anderson Ultimate adaptor
2020 Reflection 337RLS, TorxLift stairs, bug screens on Furnace, HWH, Fridge, Cross bar on screen door
Yanmar Sc2450
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09-27-2019, 07:46 PM #6
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If you will be doing this setup you might want to pickup long 1/2 drive Allen sockets, I bought mine from Amazon. Name is NEIKO Tools. I can't seem to get an image uploaded.
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09-28-2019, 10:59 AM #7
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The B&W Turnoverball is a done deal. I just have to install the wiring harness and the Anderson hitch adapter.
Barry:D
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2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500HD, many mods, B&W rollball Gooseneck hitch and Anderson Ultimate adaptor
2020 Reflection 337RLS, TorxLift stairs, bug screens on Furnace, HWH, Fridge, Cross bar on screen door
Yanmar Sc2450
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09-28-2019, 11:28 AM #8
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09-28-2019, 11:37 AM #9
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Barry:D
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2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500HD, many mods, B&W rollball Gooseneck hitch and Anderson Ultimate adaptor
2020 Reflection 337RLS, TorxLift stairs, bug screens on Furnace, HWH, Fridge, Cross bar on screen door
Yanmar Sc2450
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09-28-2019, 12:04 PM #10
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Periodically check those allen bolts. They do tend to loosen over time and if they do, your adapter will just spin like a top on the kingpin. Also as I understand it, Andersen is requiring 60 ft. lbs. on the hold down bolt.
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