Question for Andersen Ultimate 5th Connection Users

[Stein]

I mounted 2 strong magnets to the handle, It has never fallen off of the steel part of the fifth wheel. And i can put it where ever is handy. Another bonus, is that you don't have to drill any holes in your camper, which to me is just another spot that moisture can due damage.

[clicker1944]

Originally Posted by Old Bleu

I mounted my lock handle with two of these magnets: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Magnet...nd+base+magnet

I've been moving it around on the pin box, looking for just the right spot.

I used magnets too, never had a problem and no holes!

[clicker1944]

Originally Posted by Stein

I mounted 2 strong magnets to the handle, It has never fallen off of the steel part of the fifth wheel. And i can put it where ever is handy. Another bonus, is that you don't have to drill any holes in your camper, which to me is just another spot that moisture can due damage.

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[5picker]

Seems the magnets are pretty well represented.
I don't have the Andersen but my brother does and he uses magnets too.

[cstreu1026]

Originally Posted by Cypressloser

Yeah, you get what you pay for I guess.
I used self tapping screws and fastened the bracket right to the fiberglass without pre-drilling. Make sure you hand tighten the screws with a screwdriver not a power tool.

Hopefully the Harbor Freight impact sockets fare better because If they can’t handle 40 ft lbs. I sure would want to put them on an impact.

[chaps2018]

1” and 6” bits are plentiful. The 1” bit is too short (needs to be
1 5/8” minimum length)

I have a 6” bit but as mentioned above it twists a lot when torquing.

I still don’t get the T-handle/torque wrench discussion.

Where did you guys find the correct bit length?

[18CrewDually]

Originally Posted by Old Bleu

I mounted my lock handle with two of these magnets: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Magnet...nd+base+magnet

I've been moving it around on the pin box, looking for just the right spot.

I guess you weren't the only one. Amazon recommends these three items!

[cstreu1026]

Originally Posted by chaps2018

1” and 6” bits are plentiful. The 1” bit is too short (needs to be
1 5/8” minimum length)

I have a 6” bit but as mentioned above it twists a lot when torquing.

I still don’t get the T-handle/torque wrench discussion.

Where did you guys find the correct bit length?

I picked up a set of impact sockets from Harbor Freight that are long enough and should take quite a bit more than the 6" long sockets.

[cstreu1026]

Originally Posted by 05CrewDually

I guess you weren't the only one. Amazon recommends these three items!
Attachment 192597

That's too funny because I ended up doing exactly the same thing.

[chaps2018]

Originally Posted by cstreu1026

I picked up a set of impact sockets from Harbor Freight...

Thanks!

[Bama Rambler]

I used a Proto hex socket and it's the perfect length 1-5/8", and being that it's Proto it's plenty strong enough.

[cstreu1026]

It came home today.

I did notice something I didn’t have with the travel trailer. It’s kind of like there is slack in hitch with what feels like front to back movement.

[Mr. Dan]

Originally Posted by cstreu1026

It came home today. Attachment 192620

I did notice something I didn’t have with the travel trailer. It’s kind of like there is slack in hitch with what feels like front to back movement.

That doesn't sound right. There's absolutely no slack/no chucking in mine.

[5picker]

Originally Posted by Mr. Dan

That doesn't sound right. There's absolutely no slack/no chucking in mine.

My brother says the same.
No clunks or chunks.

[cstreu1026]

It doesn’t occurs when you’d think it would which kind baffles me. I’m going to run through everything again to make sure everything is properly torqued

[chaps2018]

Originally Posted by Mr. Dan

That doesn't sound right. There's absolutely no slack/no chucking in mine.

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[Bama Rambler]

Make especially sure that you torque the top bolt first the then the side bolts. And make sure the side bolts are loose before torquing the top one.

The instructions call for 50 lb/ft but I torque mine to 60 lb/ft.

[cstreu1026]

My instructions say 40 ft-lbs but their You Tube video says 60 on both top and side bolts. I split the difference at 50. I have to wonder if I’m not hitting overload springs

[merrykalia]

We have absolutely NO chucking or movement. Something is not right.

[cstreu1026]

I’m also wondering it’s at the goose ball.