5th Wheel Hitch Size

[mhs4771]

What I can't understand is the claim of "No Chucking". So what is absorbing the shock of all those bridges and seams in the roads?? Does that Andersen actually Flex to absorb the shock? Because if you think about it, it's not a whole lot different that the old style solid 5th wheel King Pins.
Guess I'll stay with what I've got, until someone can prove to me that it lives up to all it's claims and is easier to hookup than my Reese.

[travelin' texans]

IMO, The only way it could be easier to hook up than my B&W is if someone did it for me! I'm like M&A, I'll stick with mine.

[RWJSIM2003]

From what I understand if you change to a gooseneck you can void your warranty. Gooseneck is not recommended for Lippert frame. Not something I would even consider.

[atom ant]

Other than it looks like it's still a prototype, the only real advantage seems to be lightweight, with a lot of modifications to the pin box to get there.

I pull the pins and my Reese OEM puck hitch separates into two pieces and its easy to get out of the bed.

I know they say the ball is grease-less, but I couldn't help noticing in the video that he grabbed the ball to get in the truck, and when he removed the hitch he slid the ball down his chest and pants. I don't care how grease-less that ball is, nothing that rubs metal to metal for very long is going to do anything less than lay a big black streak down your front and on your hands

[RWJSIM2003]

As I watched the video I was thinking where are the safety chains that are usually required on any Ball connection. I could see it bouncing off the ball and coming down on the truck bed at 65MPH. That is gonna Hurt!!!!

[mhs4771]

Per their add, the safety chains are an add-on, they don't come standard with the hitch setup.

[travelin' texans]

If you want light weight, go with B&W Companion, the top comes off & loosen 2 u bolts & 1 bolt & I can remove it myself, about 2 minutes.

[mstan]

all of the comments are very interesting and many reflect my reservations on the Anderson hitch. I personally have a Airsafe hitch from Air hitch Technology. I personally have been responsible for a number of these units sold. The way I do it is by simply challenging someone to use it. Once you tow with it you can't go back to the others. However that said. I am extremely disappointed in how the RW is designed in the front. very little ground clearance for the front landing gear. And very little clearance for the side rails. So I am having to consider investing in a completely different set up. I doubt the Anderson will find a home in my Ram. But I do consider it a very safe hitch. I have talked with several using it. And it is much easier to connect than a standard goose neck type of hitch due to its height making it easier to see.

[atom ant]

The clearance issue you are having is new to me. I hadn't heard of that complaint before, but there is nothing unique about the Redwood design compared to the majority of others. The 12" I-beam Lippert Z style frame (for tall basement) and radius nose has been around since about 2008 and all Lippert framed heavy 5th wheels out there have adopted it, be it Crossroads, Keystone, Forest River.

[mhs4771]

I too don't under stand. I think it would be next to impossible for our Front Landing Gear to drag, and for Bed Rail clearance, we have between 8 to 10 inches, and clearance hasn't changed between our RL and the MB. And everything travels pretty much level on a bone stock Chevy Dually.

[piper guy]

Same here. I have the same rig as Brad (atom ant) and have never had any problems. I've got 7" or so clearance to my bed rails and the whole rig is level when hooked up.


Mstan ~What's making yours so low that it's an issue ?

[mstan]

Hey guys, so far I have not hit anything. However, I do have concerns. I will try and take some pic's tomorrow when I stop along the way home. Just to give a example for you. I have the Rota Flex pin box. I feel that if I were to change to the Trailer pin box and a different hitch I could change it easy enough. I love my air hitch. Nothing rides like it that I have used. I can raise it one more notch which would give me an additional inch of clearance. However then I would not be able to close my bed cover. I have not had to do this with my other 2 Fifth wheels I have owned. Carriage and Montana. One of which I towed with the same truck I have now. My previous tow vehicle was a FX4 F-250 so it sat taller. my current 3500 dually Ram of course sits lower. Most of you guys I notice are towing with a 4x4. So that would of course change the set up considerably. Thanks

[Shane Wood]

Originally Posted by mstan

Hey guys, so far I have not hit anything. However, I do have concerns. I will try and take some pic's tomorrow when I stop along the way home. Just to give a example for you. I have the Rota Flex pin box. I feel that if I were to change to the Trailer pin box and a different hitch I could change it easy enough. I love my air hitch. Nothing rides like it that I have used. I can raise it one more notch which would give me an additional inch of clearance. However then I would not be able to close my bed cover. I have not had to do this with my other 2 Fifth wheels I have owned. Carriage and Montana. One of which I towed with the same truck I have now. My previous tow vehicle was a FX4 F-250 so it sat taller. my current 3500 dually Ram of course sits lower. Most of you guys I notice are towing with a 4x4. So that would of course change the set up considerably. Thanks

By changing to the equiflex pin box you will gain about 41/2" more above your bed rails. The rotoflex does not drop down as far as the other. i have one on order for this same reason

[atom ant]

Ya my trail-air tri-glide pin box gives me the advantage of being so tall, I have my hitch set all the way down. My bed cover closes easy.

I don't see a win-win for you. With the air hitch, you can't really go to an air pinbox to get height, so the only way to get height is to raise the hitch and then the cover won't close.

My old 2007 Montana had an additional 12" of clearance above the street, but that was one of the last years for that. Montana went to the same frame design Redwoods has.

[piper guy]

My hitch is set the same as Brad's Allows the Roll n Lock to clear the hitch and the rig is level.

[Shane Wood]

Originally Posted by mstan

Hey guys, so far I have not hit anything. However, I do have concerns. I will try and take some pic's tomorrow when I stop along the way home. Just to give a example for you. I have the Rota Flex pin box. I feel that if I were to change to the Trailer pin box and a different hitch I could change it easy enough. I love my air hitch. Nothing rides like it that I have used. I can raise it one more notch which would give me an additional inch of clearance. However then I would not be able to close my bed cover. I have not had to do this with my other 2 Fifth wheels I have owned. Carriage and Montana. One of which I towed with the same truck I have now. My previous tow vehicle was a FX4 F-250 so it sat taller. my current 3500 dually Ram of course sits lower. Most of you guys I notice are towing with a 4x4. So that would of course change the set up considerably. Thanks

If you get rid of the rotob flex and go to either the trailflex air or equiflex you will gain the inches for bed rail clearance and keep the hitch you have without having to raise it

[atom ant]

Originally Posted by Shane Wood

If you get rid of the rotob flex and go to either the trailflex air or equiflex you will gain the inches for bed rail clearance and keep the hitch you have without having to raise it

I don't think he would want to run an air hitch and a air ride pin box together, it might be like trying to hold down one of these exercise balls

[Shane Wood]

I have not heard that but would be worth a try running them together in stead of putting out money for a new hitch if the drop in the TrailAir will work

[atom ant]

Originally Posted by Shane Wood

I have not heard that but would be worth a try running them together in stead of putting out money for a new hitch if the drop in the TrailAir will work

I'm not sure you would save anything, as the Tri-glide would set you back over $1,200. I'm pretty sure it's a no-no, so I wouldn't spend the money.

[GA1817]

Originally Posted by Shane Wood

By changing to the equiflex pin box you will gain about 41/2" more above your bed rails. The rotoflex does not drop down as far as the other. i have one on order for this same reason

That is because you are driving that mountain climbing truck