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.
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Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 24,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed 5th Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 24000 lbs GTW
- No Pivot
- 15-3/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- Andersen
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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?