Rollin_Free
Well-known member
Looks like the funnel will just slide over the existing king pin block so anyone could purchase the upgrade. Smart upgrade!! I'm gonna see if it's available to purchase as an option upgrade for my hitch.
Anderson Ultimate Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Thread starter JWalker
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Looks like the funnel will just slide over the existing king pin block so anyone could purchase the upgrade. Smart upgrade!! I'm gonna see if it's available to purchase as an option upgrade for my hitch.
JohnD
Moved on to the next thing...
Oh . . . I know about the less than organized garage . . . right now we have my stuff, my brother's stuff (he died a few years back), and my step-son's stuff as he just bought a new place and is staying with us while painting before moving in . . .
And Cathy can't get her car in their right now
. . . so you probably know how that can be! One thing I like about leaving the hitch in the back is that when anyone asks me to help them move . . . I have the excuse of not being able to put stuff back there!
Thanks!
I do miss my topper from time to time . . . but love the 5th-wheel more so can learn to live without it!
Anyway, since I do have a short box, I like having the option of the slider hitch, but years down the road (yeah, right . . . ) when we upgrade to a bigger truck and 5'ver, this Anderson hitch looks pretty interesting!
Rollin_Free
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The best part of making the jump is I gained about 190 lbs of payload reserve, just in case I eat too much at Grandma's house (Ha) wait I'm livin at grandma's and I can store the hitch in the RV basement storage area. It fits perfect if I flip the tripod ball upside down. One of the UTube videos showed putting it in there so I can't take credit for putting it in the space. HooRa outa sight out of mind and really close when I wanta hook up and go.
Doublegranch
Mountain Region Director-Retired
wow...190 lbs of reserve is a "LOT" of eating! Sure you want to admit to that?
JohnD
Moved on to the next thing...
Anything for the 'sweets'!
That looks sweet. This would solve my biggest problem I see.
Rollin_Free
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Well that's a little less that two of me so I can always use a cheep way to get an extra set of hands to help out once in awhile.
Bohemian
Well-known member
JohnD
Moved on to the next thing...
Footnote: I haven't had the need to use my slider hitch yet . . .
But next time I need to back my Prowler into my side yard and my neighbor has his truck in my way . . . well, yes!
I may need my slider hitch to get my trailer into my side yard . . . !
I'll let you know . . .
But next time I need to back my Prowler into my side yard and my neighbor has his truck in my way . . . well, yes!
I may need my slider hitch to get my trailer into my side yard . . . !
I'll let you know . . .
avvidclif
Well-known member
So I was looking for more options for the RAM and noticed that they offer a OEM fifth Wheel hitch with the RAM name on it. Anyone know who makes it for them.
Looks exactly like a Curt to me, with a different name on it.
Rollin_Free
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X2 I went to their web site: http://www.mopar.com/ram/3500/2013/shop/356626/274/4953/
One looks identical to my Curt slider (well really close anyway)
One looks identical to my Curt slider (well really close anyway)
Doublegranch
Mountain Region Director-Retired
My dealer told me the Ram hitch was in fact made by Curt for Ram...But if I remember correctly, at a higher price!
Doublegranch
Mountain Region Director-Retired
Just ordered the Anderson Hitch....#3220.....Aluminum which is their latest issue....the Safety Chains and also the new funnel they just came out with...
Get this....the funnel is 3" in front of the ball socket and you simple back your truck ball under the funnel and it will
slide the ball in place....don't have to worry about if you ball is set. Can't wait to try this one out!
EXCITED>>>>>>It will be shipped out next Tuesday....
Get this....the funnel is 3" in front of the ball socket and you simple back your truck ball under the funnel and it will
slide the ball in place....don't have to worry about if you ball is set. Can't wait to try this one out!
EXCITED>>>>>>It will be shipped out next Tuesday....
JWalker
Northeast Region Director-Retired
Congrats. I just keep coming back to the simplicity of this hitch. Hopefully you have a few miles and opinions by the time the RAM arrives.
Rollin_Free
Well-known member
Congratulations- you'll be amazed how solid it will feel and tow. The only problem I see is you haven't pulled a 5th wheel yet so you're only going to get half the story.
I've got an idea: When you meet up with other campers see if you can go around the block, so to speak, with their camper still connected and see just how much different the ride will be with a clam shell 5th wheel hitch. Just to be fair make sure you're comparing the similar make/model truck as yours.
Doublegranch
Mountain Region Director-Retired
Great idea....While I have never pulled a fifth wheel, I have pulled gooseneck horse trailers...I am thinking they could be close to what I will feel with the Anderson...but not really sure!!
