Does the Curt Helux Pin Box Work w/ a Anderson Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch?

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Is a Curt Helix pin box compatible with the Anderson ultimate fifth wheel hitch?

asked by: Robert E

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No, I am sorry it does not. I just spoke with Lippert and none of the Curt Helux Shock-Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box like item # C73RJ are compatible with gooseneck adapters like the Anderson Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch. You would need to use a standard 5th wheel hitch like the Curt Q20 item # C16130.

If you would like to upgrade your 5th wheel hitch, I would need to know whether or not you have the puck system, your truck's bed length, and the total weight of your 5th wheel trailer. Feel free to email me directly or leave this information in a comment below.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Robert

1/23/2025

I spoke with Anderson and they said that the curt Helux coil pin box will work with the Anderson ultimate fifth wheel hitch. This Anderson hitch is not a gooseneck adaptor. I am getting conflicting information and not sure what to do. The Andersen hitch #3220 is the hitch I ordered. Can you please confirm if the curt Helux coil pin will work with this Andersen 3220 and let me know asap please.

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Jerred H.

1/23/2025

@Robert Lippert, the company that makes the Curt Helux said not to use a gooseneck adapter. The Anderson pn 3220 5th wheel hitch is considered a gooseneck adapter, even though your model attaches to 5th wheel rails. I recommend going back to Anderson with this information because in the event of a parts failure it will be their 5th wheel hitch that goes first.

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Darrin S.

3/16/2025

I am in the same situation where I purchased the Anderson 3220, did you get conformation that it can be used or not with the curt helux that comes srandard on a Brinkley model z 3215, or did I just throw away over a thousand dollars?

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Jerred H.

3/19/2025

@DarrinS Hey Darrin! The answer is still going to be no on using the Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch item # 3220 with the Curt Helux item # C73RJ. Curt said the following when asked about the Helux's compatibility with a Anderson 5th wheel hitch: "The use of an adapter or extension may cause damage to the upper deck or suspension of the coach or to the pinbox. If this were to be used and were to cause damage to the coach or pinbox, Lippert (Curt) would not be able to assist on the repairs to the unit or pin box"

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs #BWRVK3300 is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Ford F-350 with factory rail kit for 5th wheel. This hitch weighs just under 150 lbs. It does come in…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

Hey Dan, for your 2024 Ford F-350 that has the OEM pucks the correct Pullrite sliding hitch you need is the part #PUL73RR. The #PUL63RR fits the standard above bed fifth wheel rails that are 22 inches apart on center. What fifth wheel do you have?

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

Great question, Kevin. The Onboard Scale system on your 2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty works by essentially measuring how low the bed is sitting and it gives an estimated weight based off of that. If you added a suspension enhancement then that would…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Answer 11

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 12

With a 2022 F350 short bed, hitting the top of the bed rails should not be an issue with most campers. Turning clearance however, will certainly be a factor. That is one advantage of the Andersen Ultimate hitch #AM3200, as it provides a 9"…

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