Is the Adapter Needed to Use Andersen Ultimate Connection with OEM Gooseneck Receiver

Question:

Good morning, etrailer people! My 2021 Ram 2500 has the factory gooseneck. Is this hitch compatible with my gooseneck ball? What is the AN27VR? Do I need one? Im kinda confused...

asked by: Ron I

Expert Reply:

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 gooseneck ball. Anderson advertises it as making it a 33% stronger connection. To me that begs the question "why aren't you automatically adding this into your kits already" but I'm not Anderson so I'm not sure.

One thing I DO know though, is that you'll need the Andersen Ultimate Safety Chain Kit # RM3230 so you can legally (and safely!) tow your trailer.

Let me know if you have any other questions! I definitely understand where you're coming from, and I just sent in a note to ask for better clarification.

expert reply by: Jon G