Can Andersen Ultimate Be Used With Offset Gooseneck Ball?

Updated 05/07/2025 | Published 02/21/2025

Question:

Can I use this offset gooseneck ball with the Anderson Hitch? The offset ball will add additional 4” of clearance and the Anderson Hitch looks like it offsets a bout 3-4” too. I have a short bed and need all the safety/additional clearance for peace of mind to not hit my truck…but… I don’t want to risk safety towing

asked by: Wade

Expert Reply:

Hey Wade, thanks for getting in touch. The Andersen Ultimate Hitch can be used with an offset gooseneck ball. This has been confirmed with Andersen.

expert reply by: Jesse M

Wade

3/6/2025

Do these Anderson hitches work with B&W systems? Also, can I remove the ball from the Anderson hitch and put on a weigh safe ball?

Jesse M.

3/6/2025

@Wade Hey Wade, Yes, the Andersen Ultimate will work with a B&W Turnoverball gooseneck. I do not recommend swapping out the ball for a weigh safe. You will want to use the ball that comes with the Andersen hitch.

Michael

5/5/2025

I have seen conflicted answers on this question. another expert, Mike l said the Anderson can be used with an offset ball, confirmed with Anderson. Your response says it should not. I am trying to figure out if these answers are talking about different things or if I’m misunderstanding something from one of you. Any assistance is appreciated

Jesse M.

5/7/2025

@Michael Hey Michael. If Anderson has confirmed it to be ok I will take their word for it. I believe when I wrote that answer I was basing it on the fact that other similar adapters cannot be used with offset balls. Sorry for any confusion. I will edit the answer above.

Michael

5/7/2025

@JesseM no worries appreciate the response. It’s always a gamble when making sure what I am thinking is the same thing the other person is thinking. I did email Anderson and was told it would work, but you need a shorter hitch coupler because the off set ball sits higher than the standard