Are Safety Chains Required When Using Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Adapter

Question

Question:

I am going to buy an Anderson 3220 gooseneck hitch. Question do I need to purchase safety chains? Thank you! Jan May

asked by: Jan M

0

Expert Reply:

Hey Jan, yes you do want to use the safety chain set part # RM3230 with the Andersen Ultimate fifth wheel hitch to gooseneck adapter part # 3220. The reason is goofy but if there's a hitch ball involved at all with the connection safety chains are required.

expert reply by: Jameson C

0

Jameson C.

3/4/2026

Hey Jan, did you end up picking up the safety chain kit to go with your Andersen gooseneck hitch? Knowing how that setup worked for you could help others planning the same connection.

Jan M.

3/4/2026

@JamesonC Thank you for advising us that we needed safety chains with our Anderson Gooseneck hitch purchase. We installed the hitch and chains to our standard bed 3500 diesel pickup. Today, we used the new set up to pull our 44 foot RV. We were extremely happy with how smooth the trailer pulled and with the truck bed clearance. After we parked the RV we removed the Anderson hitch. This allowed us to use our regular gooseneck ball to pull our horse trailer. Super quick and simple transition!! Awesome purchase. Thank you for your advice.

Jameson C.

3/5/2026

@JanM You're very welcome! I am really glad it's working out well for you and appreciate you taking the time to let us know!

Answer 1

The rooftop condenser unit can be replaced with a model like the Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner for Dometic Setup #ACDOM150, you'll just want to determine the connector style for the current unit. It will have either a 6-pin or 9-pin…

view full answer...

Answer 2

Hey Keith, The Furrion Tankless #FR93FR will fit into that cutout you have and be a good replacement. The water heater itself is 12-5/6 x 12-5/8 fitting nicely into your 13 x13 cutout. The depth of the heater itself is 19-1/4 which should fit nicely.…

view full answer...

Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

view full answer...

Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

view full answer...

Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

view full answer...

Answer 6

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

view full answer...

Answer 7

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

view full answer...

Answer 8

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…

view full answer...

Answer 9

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.…

view full answer...

Answer 10

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

view full answer...

Answer 11

Hey Jeff. There is definitely a correlation between weight and capacity. I've listed the weight of all three of the Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jacks we have below: Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jack - 7-15/16" to…

view full answer...

Answer 12

Hey Jen, thanks for the information! Since your 2016 Ram 2500 has the Ram Boxes, you'll need to have a rotating pin box installed on your 2026 Jayco Eagle HT DDB. The rotating pin box is the only way to tow a 5th wheel trailer and not hit the Ram…

view full answer...

Are Safety Chains Required When Using Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Adapter

Products Featured in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Continue Researching