Terri Patton Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 New to rving. We have a 41 ft 5th wheel. Dealer is recommending an Anderson hitch. But not sure. Any experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted April 2, 2023 Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 This crowd will need more info in order to advise you. What is total weight of 5iver? What is pin weight? What are you pulling it with? Quote Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted April 2, 2023 Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 I personally do not like the Anderson hitch. I have helped several folks get them unhitched when the ball gets jammed in the socket on the trailer. Two cases, we had to pull the whole pin assembly and bar from the frame in the truck. his meant, blocking the jacks on the front of the trailer and lifting the front of the trailer well over a foot to clear the hitch frame. Then he had to take the socket adapter off the trailer and pry the ball out. Go with a good B&W hitch. 18 wheels use a 5th wheel hitch for a reason. They are sturdy and work. Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted April 3, 2023 Report Share Posted April 3, 2023 Not specific to the hitch or Anderson in particular, but NEVER, EVER trust what any salesperson or dealer rep tells you without doing your own research. They are in the business of selling product and anything they can do to get that done is on the table for them, and by extension, your safety is not. As was mentioned, you need to provide and consider the information that was asked for On 4/2/2023 at 11:41 AM, HERO Maker said: What is total weight of 5iver? What is pin weight? What are you pulling it with? before your questions CAN be answered. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie79-82a Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 Interesting article. https://www.thervgeeks.com/andersen-hitches/?utm_source=rvgeeks-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=andersen_hitches_rv_pet_fences&utm_term=2023-06-30 Quote 2019 Jayco 5th Wheel 28.5RSTS 2017 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.2L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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