Anderson Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch

[PrinceValium]

Hello...I was wondering how many of you are using the Anderson Ultimate 5th Wheel hitch and what your thoughts are on it? We are looking into getting a 5th wheel and I read a lot about it and want to use it. How has it been for those of you that have been using it?

[hbillsmith]

See my signature below. I've had the Andersen Ultimate for about 10,000 miles across freeways and mountain passes and it goes great. Saves $ over std Fifth hitches and most important to me it saved 100 to 150 pounds of payload. It's design meant I also avoided the need for a slider. Do a search on this forum and you will find many positives.

[PrinceValium]

The thing is that I will have to add a B&W turnover ball hitch to the bed of the truck and then get the Anderson hitch. A local shop quoted me the aluminum Anderson and the turnover installed for $1600. The RV dealer was looking into getting the same hitch and I haven't heard what they would charge for it yet. We are still deciding on if we are going to get the 5th wheel or not but I always do my homework ahead of time!