Towing with PullRite Superlite/Andersen hitch question

[Oklatraveler]

I am new to these forums. We don't have a GD yet but plan on purchasing a used Reflection 295RL 150 series as soon as our 2500 RAM truck is here. It's on order and should be here in April. The 5th wheel GVWR is 10995 however we will never have it fully loaded. Probably closer to 10000 or less.

Trying to get everything in order prior. The truck will be a 2500 4x4 crew cab with a reg bed, 6.4ft. Really wanting a lightweight hitch so it doesn't add much weight and that it's easy to remove if needed. Have been looking at the Andersen Ultimate and the PullRite Superlite 2400 or 2600. I know the trailer comes with a turning point pin box and that may be a problem with these type of hitches. Can it be locked out to work with the lightweights or is there an adapter for the pin box?

Any information or suggestions will be appreciated.

 

[Second Chance]

From everything I can find, the Turning Point pin box is not compatible with the Andersen or PullRite SuperLite hitches. You will need a conventional fifth wheel hitch.

Rob

 

[Oklatraveler]

From everything I can find, the Turning Point pin box is not compatible with the Andersen or PullRite SuperLite hitches. You will need a conventional fifth wheel hitch.

Rob

Thank you Rob. I know there are people who use them, I am just going to have to contact GD and the Hitch companies.

 

[Wileykid]

You can use it with those hitches, but you must lockout the turning point, which will make it a conventional pinbox. There is two bolts that should come with it that will do that. If you want to use the turning point, than you need a conventional hitch.

I have a Sidewinder (same pinbox, just different name), for my trailer. I have a short box, and the angle of my driveway from the road makes the trailer/truck cab too close for me when I back/turn in for a gooseneck or non-sliding hitch.

 

[Oklatraveler]

You can use it with those hitches, but you must lockout the turning point, which will make it a conventional pinbox. There is two bolts that should come with it that will do that. If you want to use the turning point, than you need a conventional hitch.

I have a Sidewinder (same pinbox, just different name), for my trailer. I have a short box, and the angle of my driveway from the road makes the trailer/truck cab too close for me when I back/turn in for a gooseneck or non-sliding hitch.

Ok. Thank you for that information.

 

[Spartacus]

This is my ram 2018 ram 3500 SB with the PullRite Superlite #2600 now this is on level ground but I always watch were I'm going but it can be done, I don't worry about it now because I have a LB.

 

[TheHulk]

I have a 2022 GD Reflection 150 Series 260RD and we use the Andersen Ultimate Hitch. We just lock the Turning Point pin box as [MENTION=37422]Wileykid[/MENTION] stated. There is also an adapter for the pin box that comes with the Andersen hitch. It pulls great and is easy to install and use.

 

[Spartacus]

Yep, whichever one he go with you can't go wrong, it's a preference whichever one you like let us know which one did you decide.

 

[SNye45]

I have a 2020 GD Reflection 295RL with the turning point hitch. To pull it I have a 2019 F250 diesel (6.3/4 bed). I have the Pullrite Super 5th (1600) hitch, and in 2 years of towing have not had any issues. I like the way that the pin is totally surrounded by the "Hook arm", and not by the "claws" of the other hitches

 

[Tom Traveler]

The 5th wheel GVWR is 10995 however we will never have it fully loaded. Probably closer to 10000 or less.

My hat is off to you! Let's take a poll. Everyone that doesn't load their RV up to or very close to GVWR, raise their hand.

 

[Wileykid]

My hat is off to you! Let's take a poll. Everyone that doesn't load their RV up to or very close to GVWR, raise their hand. [emoji2]

I will raise my hand. 14,600 lbs on last weigh in with all my stuff (single guy), and a 500 lb motorcycle. Trailer, which usually is 16,800 GVWR, is actually 18,000 GVWR as I have the bigger axles from the factory.

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[Texdan]

Has anyone ever contacted Grand Design to see if it's OK to use one of these hitches without voiding their warranty? I currently have a B&W Patriot manual slider for my Reflection 29RS but might want to change to a lighter hitch if possible. (Superlight 2400 since I already have rails).

 

[Second Chance]

Has anyone ever contacted Grand Design to see if it's OK to use one of these hitches without voiding their warranty? I currently have a B&W Patriot manual slider for my Reflection 29RS but might want to change to a lighter hitch if possible. (Superlight 2400 since I already have rails).

The issue is with LCI/Lippert and not with Grand Design since Lippert makes the chassis. Lippert's official position is that the only "non-conventional" system approved for use with Lippert chassis is the Reese Goose Box. This is largely because LCI and Reese have a business relationship - not because it's the only system safe to use. Many forum members are or have used the Andersen and PullRite SuperLite systems without issues. It would be up to LCI to prove that any problems with the chassis were actually caused by the hitch system should there be a problem. We towed our first 4-1/2 years full-time with an AUH and it worked well for us.

Rob

 

[Texdan]

The issue is with LCI/Lippert and not with Grand Design since Lippert makes the chassis. Lippert's official position is that the only "non-conventional" system approved for use with Lippert chassis is the Reese Goose Box. This is largely because LCI and Reese have a business relationship - not because it's the only system safe to use. Many forum members are or have used the Andersen and PullRite SuperLite systems without issues. It would be up to LCI to prove that any problems with the chassis were actually caused by the hitch system should there be a problem. We towed our first 4-1/2 years full-time with an AUH and it worked well for us.

Rob

Thanks Rob, didn't consider that it would be an LCI issue. Think I've also seen posts saying Pullrite says they have insurance to cover if anything happens to the frame, wonder if there's anything in writing?