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03-15-2023, 03:58 PM #31
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Anderson Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch
I have had my Anderson Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch for many years and before I got it, I had the Superglide! I have no problem with sharp turns with my Anderson... I have it installed with the offset facing backwards! Never hit my cab ever!! I can take it out in 5 minutes and it only weights around 35 pounds! I will never go back to the heavy Superglide! Love my Anderson hitch for too many reasons!
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03-15-2023, 04:07 PM #32
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03-15-2023, 05:51 PM #33
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Have Anderson in 2500 Ram 6"4 bed on 2 trailers no problem my old hitch har to use tractor forks in and out and it was loud taking off and stoping and turning and it was a slider never used it 1 time . Anderson about 45 to 50 lbs easy in and out out and quite .
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03-18-2023, 08:04 PM #34
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As a follow up to my post above, here’s a nicely done video from The Hitch Guy showing both the Andersen Ultimate and the Pullrite Superglide in action and installed in the same short-bed truck.
Does the Andersen have its upsides? Absolutely. Does the Superglide outperform the Andersen as it relates to turning radius? Absolutely.
You must decide for yourself what your priorities are. Having now owned both hitches, I’m squarely in the Superglide camp.
Others certainly have differing opinions, but I’m not here to convince, just to convey my own experience.
https://youtu.be/FeSjFZBzqxc
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03-19-2023, 07:11 AM #35
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That's a great and informative video about the two hitch types. Thanks for sharing. I certainly learned allot about short bed towing. I would still be way too worried purchasing a short bed and using either for our boondocking trips. He notes several times in the video about uneven backing surfaces and complex angles further limiting the turning radius of the truck and camper. Both hitches still have height and radius limitations either with the bed rails or the cab. I was told 20+ years ago to stay with a long bed for towing a fifth wheel even before I knew any better. I'm thankful that truck/camper backing clearances are one less thing that I've had to worry about over the years. Backing up huge campers in the woods on unlevel dirt and terrain is hard enough on it's own.
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03-19-2023, 08:37 PM #36
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Thanks for the response.
Agreed…going with a long bed is one way to skin the cat, but that option has its downsides as well.
Every one of the options presented in this thread have both pros and cons. It’s all about prioritizing what’s most important for you (or, in my case, me) and weighing the available options against your priorities and needs.
Enjoy.
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03-30-2023, 04:03 PM #37
Anderson hitch for sure. I have a 303 with a 6’ bed. Very easy to remove from my bed and reconnect.
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03-31-2023, 09:27 AM #38
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The video seems a little tilted toward the Pullrite products. One thing he doesn't mention is the ease of hitching. If I made tight turns a lot I might think differently, but I've never been much tighter than 45 degrees backing into even quite tight spaces. Some of the comments to the video talked about how difficult it is to hitch the Pullrite unless you're straight. I have the rail-mounted version of the Andersen, and it is the simplest hitching I've ever encountered. Straight, angled, uneven site, easy to hitch no matter the terrain.
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03-31-2023, 11:26 AM #39
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You could be right. I thought it was a fair assessment, but I think the video was geared towards the turning radius differences between the two. Pullrite definitely wins, hands-down, in that category. With that, having owned both the Pullrite and the Andersen, my opinion of the two is tilted towards the Pullrite as well. No doubt, the ease of hitching and weight of the Andersen make it a very attractive option.
I have seen mention of the Pullrite hitching process being somewhat finicky, but I guess I prefer to
deal with that inconvenience than the inconvenience/expense of replacing a rear window or worrying about it.
In the end, there are a ton of good products and options out there and it really all comes down to preference and priorities.
It’s always good to hear from people who have experience with the products one is considering. Especially, when they have experience with a number of different options/products.
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