Anderson Ultimate Fifth Wheel Hitch
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Doublegranch
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I was able to get a hold of Archie at Anderson on Saturday.....He indicated it would not be a problem or a safety issue to reverse the safety chain hook up....Clevis pins on your Truck Puck tie downs and the safety hooks on the eye bolts connected to the Anderson Pin adapter.
Think I will give it a try and see how I like it. You can always change it back. This will eliminate the safety chains from hanging off the pin box adapter when unhooked....
Think I will give it a try and see how I like it. You can always change it back. This will eliminate the safety chains from hanging off the pin box adapter when unhooked....
Rollin_Free
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Exactly, however initially I just wanted a quicker easier way to connect from the side of the bed without having to lean in to catch the chain safety loop that are in the bed so I reversed the chains. We went camping this past weekend and everything went fantastic. I'm convinced that I'm going to leave the chains reversed with the hooks used to connect to the Anderson adapter block. BTW it's also much easier to protect the chains from the elements by keeping them in the bed under a cover and cleans up the hitch when not connected to the TV. This actually makes a big difference how quickly I can connect or disconnect and makes it very easy to confirm everything is connected correctly before heading out.
Doublegranch
Mountain Region Director-Retired
One more thought is to obtain another set of Anderson hooks and have them on both ends! Then no issues about the clevis pins and it would be easy to remove the chains from the truck as well....I get my Sundance in mid June so will try the reverse set up first...
Actually you could go to Tractor supply and buy the extra hooks...
Actually you could go to Tractor supply and buy the extra hooks...
Rollin_Free
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Now thats deja vu for sure. I thought of that very same thing when I got up this morning. I'm going to get the hooks later today to replace the clevises. I'll have the best of both options and able to completely remove or install the chains easily, quickly when I want. Removing them to store them with the hitch in a dry area is the best option IMHO.
I know you're anxious to get your Sundance. It'll be here before you know it.
Rollin_Free
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Rollin_Free
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Doublegranch
Mountain Region Director-Retired
Sweet!!! I see the guard dog was on duty!!
Are the adjustments regarding the hitch vertical height?
Are the adjustments regarding the hitch vertical height?
Rollin_Free
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Yes they are our daughters dogs but they do let you know when anyone walks up. The trailer height was raised about 1" by the LT tires. I have the correct track in the rig waiting to install which will add another 2" to the height. I should be able to raise the hitch one notch to help with bed rail clearance for the hitch during tight turns. It's not bad right now but it's still not really set correctly yet.
JohnD
Moved on to the next thing...
Your Chevy looks like the short box like mine . . .
How does it corner?
I have a slider hitch in case I get too close.
Haven't had to use it (slider) yet . . . but one day I know I will be glad I have it.
Rollin_Free
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I haven't had any issues yet but I'm constantly watching things close when I'm turning to make sure the hitch doesn't hit the bed rail. In reality the plastic cover over the hitch is actually sticking down about 1 1/2" below the hitch and would touch the bed rail first so I'm thinking about trimming it to the bottom of the hitch but am waiting until I get the correct track installed to do this.
I have a 6'6" bed and like it quite a bit. I did have a Curt slider but when I switched to the Anderson Ultimate I decided to let it go with the other trailer. It was taking up room in my garage and I got tired of tripping over it. I'm very satisfied with the Anderson at 32#'s, 4500lbs hitch, and 24000 lbs tow so I don't miss the slider at all and I recovered valuable floor space that a 200+lb hitch was occupying. I think the 5'7" (approx) bed is only available in the LT Chevy so that's not a concern.
Chippendale
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My F350 doesn’t have any puck tie downs, so I am hooking the Clevis pins to the rail frame and then the safety hooks to the eye bolts on the Andersen pin adaptor. This looks like it might be easier than how I have been hooking it as I should not have to crawl up into the bed to hook the chains. Will see when I hitch Thursday morning to move up the road. My question is should the chains be crossed behind the hitch ball, or up to the eye hooks on the same side?
Rollin_Free
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Hum.....? Don't know for sure but I've been hooking them up straight and making sure they won't snag on the hitch. It's too dark now so I'll hook up tomorrow and post the picture what mine looks like.
Maybe Garry could check with Archie referencing crossing the chains?
Maybe Garry could check with Archie referencing crossing the chains?
Doublegranch
Mountain Region Director-Retired
It has always been standard practice to cross the chains on bumper hitches...The reason is if the hitch comes off the ball for some reason, the cross chains will cradle the hitch so it doesn't drag the pavement..I am not sure this is the case for a fifth wheel goose ball connections...if it comes off the ball, the chains will keep the hitch in the bed and not an issue in hitting the pavement....if the chains are long enough, it will take out your tail gate...but the chains from Anderson are short enough to keep that from happening...I planned on continuing to cross the chains, but will call Archie and post the final answer....
SNOKING
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How did my folding step stool get into the bed of your truck? Chris
Chippendale
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You have a step stool like that? I was cheated, I was told when I purchased it that it was an original, one of a kind. They lied.
Rollin_Free
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I'm thinking original is mass produced.
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Rollin_Free
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Doublegranch
Mountain Region Director-Retired
Archie from Anderson just called and it is not necessary to cross the safety Chains on the Anderson Hitch.
Hope that answers your questions..
Hope that answers your questions..
Rollin_Free
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Thanks Garry
