Can Base of Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch Turned Around

Updated 06/19/2025 | Published 08/16/2019

Question:

I have a Anderson ultimate aluminum hitch on a b and l gooseneck ball on my 2012 gmc 2500 extended cab. 8 foot bed. Installed by the dealer when purchasing my fifth wheel. It towed home ok. But it seems like the camper is sitting too far back on my truck can I reverse the square hitch so the off set ball sits in front of the rear axle or do I turn the red king pin adapter in reverse. ? Can send pics if needed

asked by: John.

Expert Reply:

Yes, the base of the Andersen Ultimate Connection like our 5th wheel base rail version # AM3200 (I'm assuming you have the gooseneck model which we don't have available) can be reversed so that the offset is turned towards the cab instead. This will place the camper's pin weight more over the rear axle which is going to result in a smoother ride and better support during travel.

Since your Sierra has the 8 foot bed cab clearance isn't a concern so there's no problem with doing this.

expert reply by: Chris R

Dan C.

6/19/2025

I have gmc sierra with 6-9”bed will I have clearance issues if I rotate my Anderson in bed to keep over the axle?

Chris R.

6/19/2025

@DanC Hey Dan, this may sound like I'm taking the easy way out of an answer...but your clearance will have as much to do with the type/design of the trailer nose as it does your bed length. You may be fine, or you may have some issues. My best recommendation is to go ahead and set everything up, take the Sierra and trailer out to an empty parking lot and just test out your turning clearances. Bring a buddy along who can stand outside and start yelling at you when/if the trailer gets close to the cab. You may not be able to make a full 90 degree turn, but in most cases as long as you're aware of that, you can get by just fine. Sharp turns like that don't come up too often.