Can The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Be Used To Tow A Gooseneck Trailer

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Can you use the Anderson hitch as just a regular gooseneck hitch

asked by: Keith R

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Hey Keith,

The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System # AM3200 can technically be used to connect to a gooseneck trailer, but the ball would sit much higher than normal because it's designed to make up the difference in height that a 5th wheel hitch would cover. If you have base rails the better option would be the Curt Spyder Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails # 16085. This would mount into the base rails and give you a gooseneck ball attachment point.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Keith R.

5/16/2024

Well I am wanting the hight I have an 92 Ford van pickup thing that Ford made an it sits way low so I want ball to sit higher just didn't know structural wise if it could be used as a regular gooseneck hitch

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Kevin C.

5/16/2024

@KeithR It's outside of the intended use so if you did have an issue you would likely be liable. I've seen quite a few of these hitches fail when being used with a 5th wheel trailer like the manufacturer intended so I personally would not recommend it. If height is an issue then there are other options like a high-rise hitch ball, lowering the trailer, etc. that we could take to ensure your trip is a safe one. Does your vehicle have base rails installed already or would you be able to install a gooseneck hitch?

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Keith R.

5/16/2024

@KevinC maybe a fifth wheel hitch an a gooseneck adapter that locks in the king pin would be the best way to go thanks for your input

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Kevin C.

5/16/2024

@KeithR There are gooseneck to king pin adapters, like the # KPG5-R30IP, that could be used to connect to a 5th wheel hitch. We'd need to get some more info on your trailer in order to find the right fit though.

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Answer 1

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 2

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 3

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 4

Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…

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Answer 5

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 6

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 7

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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Answer 8

Thank you for the photo of your 2016 Ram 3500's bed rail which sits 59-inches above ground. You are correct that the recommended minimum clearance between a bed rail and the underside of the trailer's overhang is 5 to 6-inches, as shown in…

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Answer 9

Hey Justin, so I checked with B and W and they only have fits that run up to 2024 BUT since we know they 2024 and 2025 trucks are unchanged in terms of gooseneck hitches we know the Turnoverball part #BWGNRK1020 is a fit and will work great.

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Answer 10

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 11

Hey Carter, thanks for reaching out! The GM trucks with the 6-1/2' bed can use a stationary hitch as long as the 5th wheel trailer has a tapered nose. For your 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 I recommend using the PullRite OEX SuperLite #PUL96ZR for a few…

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Answer 12

Good morning, Ron! The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System #AN67VR is compatible with your factory gooseneck hitch ball just as it is. The Adapter #AN27VR you're looking at just gives you a better connection than the…

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