Is this right For you? Product Expert Alexander C says:
Yes, if you:
Frequently switch from towing your fifth wheel to hauling cargo in your truck bed
Are on the verge of needing a slider for clearance between your trailer and truck, but aren't ready to commit to the price or the bulk
Hate the rough slop and clanking noise that happens when a king pin is connected to a traditional hitch
No, if you:
Have a trailer that rides low to the ground - you might have a hard time lowering the trailer down on top of the ball
Have a rotating pin box like a Sidewinder on your fifth wheel
Kit replaces your heavy fifth-wheel hitch with a lighter frame that is easier to install and remove and a raised gooseneck ball. Converts your king pin into a gooseneck coupler. Installs on industry-standard fifth-wheel rails (sold separately). Call 800-298-1624 to order Andersen fifth wheel hitch part number AM3200 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Andersen products. Guaranteed Lowest Price and Fastest Shipping for Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs. Fifth Wheel Hitch reviews from real customers.
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Andersen Fifth Wheel Hitch
- AM3200
Fixed Fifth Wheel
20000 lbs GTW
Andersen
Above Bed Rails
No Pivot
4500 lbs Vertical Load
Kit replaces your heavy fifth-wheel hitch with a lighter frame that is easier to install and remove and a raised gooseneck ball. Converts your king pin into a gooseneck coupler. Installs on industry-standard fifth-wheel rails (sold separately).
Features:
Uniquely designed 5th-wheel hitch system is a lightweight alternative to standard 5th-wheel trailer hitches
Allows for easy, one-person installation and removal in minutes
Sturdy base supports a raised hitch ball
Installs on industry-standard 5th-wheel rails (sold separately)
Puts less stress on your trailer's kingpin than longer, typical adapters
Produces less chucking compared to standard adapters
Offset ball lets you position the ball closer to either the cab or the rear axle, as needed
Provides better clearance in long-bed or short-bed pickups
3-Position ball adjusts 2-3/4" up and down
Included coupler adapter attaches to 5th-wheel trailer's king pin
Fits industry-standard 2" king pins
Requires no grease - eliminates this messy chore
Constructed of black powder coated steel to resist rust and corrosion
Remote release lets you engage and disengage coupler on trailer without climbing into your pickup truck bed
Trailer hookup is easy, even on ground that isn't level
Gooseneck ball has greater swivel radius than standard 5th-wheel hitch
Built-in funnel makes it easy to guide ball into socket
Coupler engages as long as the ball is within 3" of socket
Zinc-plated steel ball is durable, rust resistant and long-lasting
Made in the USA
Specs:
Application: industry-standard 5th-wheel rails in long-bed or short-bed trucks
Works with CURT, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese and Valley rails
Will not fit beds shorter than 6'
Fixed pin boxes only
Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
Vertical load limit: 4,500 lbs
Height adjustments: (measured from top of rails to top of ball mount)
18" Upper position
16-7/8" Middle position
15-3/4" Lower position
9" Offset
Ball diameter: 2-5/16"
Weight: 40 lbs
1-Year limited warranty
This fifth-wheel hitch system includes a lightweight frame that installs on industry-standard rails just like a regular fifth-wheel hitch. The frame holds a ball above your pickup bed at the proper height to connect to your fifth-wheel trailer. Because the ball is held above the bed of your truck, this adapter avoids the stress and chucking that longer, conventional fifth-wheel adapters create. And the included coupler adapter installs in a snap, converting your trailer's king pin to a gooseneck ball coupler.
The frame with ball weighs only 40 pounds and replaces the standard, heavy, cast iron skid plate and locking jaws of a typical fifth-wheel hitch. This system is light enough for just one person to easily install and remove. You'll always be able to take out the frame when you want full use of your pickup truck bed.
The king pin adapter includes a remote release that you operate with a cable, so you can latch the coupler to the ball without climbing into the back of your truck. Made of powder-coated steel, the adapter is resistant to rust and corrosion.
And because a ball-and-coupler connection has more swivel than a standard fifth-wheel hitch, you'll be able to more easily hook up your trailer on uneven ground.
Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs - AM3200
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (60 Customer Reviews)
Kit replaces your heavy fifth-wheel hitch with a lighter frame that is easier to install and remove and a raised gooseneck ball. Converts your king pin into a gooseneck coupler. Installs on industry-standard fifth-wheel rails (sold separately).
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by: Rich R12/17/2020
Love this hitch! Bought the Andersen because I wanted to be able to remove hitch easily and be able use the truck bed. It takes only a few minutes to remove from bed no tools required.
I installed the bed rail kit myself in my 2019 Ram 2500 short bed. The Andersen hitch allows my 32' fifth wheel 90 degrees turning radius.
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Excellent hitch! Working great towing 10k fifth wheel.
Rich R - 12/17/2021
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by: Charles12/21/2021
After opening the box and removed the contents the lower bracket which the hitch is secured to isn't provided. Must I order it separately?let me know as I need to have it installed. Thanks
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This adapter does fit the industry standard rails like item # RP50054-58 Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches $464.16 for your 2018 Ram 2500 w8 foot bed with no OEM Prep Package.
I love it and would never go back to a traditional hitch. Much easier to hook up to my 5th wheel, never have to worry about locking or unlocking. Is quieter and so easy to install and uninstall in my truck!
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by: Ed M.10/22/2017
We have the Anderson Hitch installed on our 2017 Ford SuperDuty and pull a Reflection 337RLS. We have traveled over 4,000 miles and have been extremely satisfied. The hitch allows plenty of clearance between 5th wheel, bed, and the truck cab. Hook-up and disconnect has always been easy, even with RV lots that were uneven dirt lots. I use Curt thin rubber sound dampeners (item 16900) and this provides a quiet, tight fit between the rails and hitch. Of course the light weight makes it easy to remove when not towing and less weight when you are towing. A great product for the right truck, trailer combination.
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After receiving the kit i saw another one on the shelf at a local store. I noticed the one on the shelf had a steel ball cup mounted to it. Mine did not have that part. I called andersen and asked if the ball cup was available for purchase seperately. They told me no need to purchase bevause they will ship me one for free! Later on, i towed my trailer to a camp site and upon arrival i could not get the release pin to open to drop the trailer while we stayed in it. I called andersen and described the problem i had, they shipped a whole new block and cable assembly for free!! I am ver pleased with the product and also impressed with the level of customer service!
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Thank you for reaching out. All i can say is, as long as i own a fifth wheel i will use your product. I am very pleased with the quality of the product and obviously the customer service as well!
Randy k - 08/24/2018
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by: Kenneth06/19/2018
Buying and installing the AM3200 filth wheel hitch was one of the best thing I Have done . It has made trailering a lot more comfortable driving , very little bucking when going over bridge expansion joints and bumps in the highways. I have a few problems hooking-up with the type of trailer hitch I
Have on my 5th wheel and I also have air ride on my TV. When hooking up I
Let all the air pressure off my air ride system and off the hitch. Before I disconnect (raise the trailer) I put on a ratchet strap to hold the hitch from dropping down, It sounds like a lot of work but it will have. To do till I come up with a better plan. I would not go back to my other hitch, you have to excuse the pics hard to pick
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I think etrailer.com is great. Fast, professional and personable. They are always happy to help and they are patient with many, many questions being asked. I highly recommend them. Good prices, too. And if you find a better price they will meet or beat it.
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by: Robert08/05/2021
I really like the Anderson Hitch. The Hitch is only 40 lbs, so it easy to install and remove so that I can use the bed of my truck when not towing. It was a little tight to install in my rails so I had to do a small amount of grinding to get it to fit. I also purchased the safety chains and one of the hooks was also tight and needed some grinding.
The hitch is really easy to use and towing has been smooth.
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by: Don C.05/08/2019
Never wanted 5th wheel because of losing truck bed space with regular hitch. This is great, pulls like a dream, light weight, removes quick for storage-40lbs., 2018 Bighorn 35’ 5th.
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I like the hitch. It is extremely easy to remove from truck. I’ve had no problems with it towing my 5th wheel camper.
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by: Rick from Tehachapi Ca.01/17/2019
Just received my anderson goosneck 5th wheel hitch and installed right away. Material is made of superior craftsmanship and will be looking forward to not lifting my heavy husky anymore. 5 star all the way
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We love our Anderson hitch. Hooking and unhooking is so much easier. It's so much lighter to remove if we need to use our truck bed. Happy campers!
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by: Paul01/03/2021
I spent the last year pulling our Montana High Country around the U.S. with this Anderson hitch. I have to admit, at first I was leery of this simple hitch handling a 16,000# 5th wheel, however it has done its job very well. Even on a bad section of road (Hwy. 145 near Ridgway CO) where I swear we became airborne on one of the dips in the road, but the hitch handled the rig just fine. The hitch takes me less than 5 minuets to put in and take out of the truck bed and is light enough to move and store in the front bay of the 5th wheel. The only down side is the need for a 5th wheel tripod stabilizer that will fit in the Anderson King pin adapter, hopefully it is coming soon.
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by: Bill06/08/2021
Very easy to hook up. You don’t have to be straight inline with the trailer. Easy to put in and out of truck freeing up bed space. Pulls great!
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by: Surveyor07/22/2021
This hitch is perfect. No noise, no play at all. Very easy to hook up. Piece for bed of pickup is light. Can not believe it is rated 20,000 lbs. Love it! Did not buy any other 20k hitch due to weight and cost. Storage in garage is so easy--hang it on the wall.
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by: John M05/05/2018
Very pleased with the Andersen hitch. Easy to install or remove, light weight and strong. So much more simple and faster to setup than my previous hitch. I can have full use of my truck bed in just a couple of minutes. I also feel the front jacks on the trailer will last longer since I am not stressing them by forcing the kingpin into the hitch as I had to do with my old hitch. The only negative I can find is the ball funnel. When raising the trailer off the ball it is important to chock the truck and trailer. If not chocked the truck can roll foward and break the lip off the ball funnel. Otherwise, in my opinion, this is the best 5th wheel hitch out there.
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by: Gary04/26/2019
The Anderson 5th wheel hitch has lived up to name. Lightweight and easy to install. We traveled 10,000 miles with out a problem.
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Great, easy to install, smooth transitions from stop to start
Gary - 04/27/2020
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by: Paul10/12/2017
Very good product. Easy, clean installation and removal.
Only problem is when unhooking my trailer. The trailer does not come off the ball easily. It removes a shaving of metal off the ball each time I unhook. I suspect I will have to replace the ball at some time.
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I purchased the new nylon coupling guide. It works very well and metal no longer is shaved off upon removal.
Paul J - 10/13/2018
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by: Donnie L.09/21/2017
I bought the Andersen because of problems I was having with a Reese Slider. Most of the time the slider wouldn't unlock and slide back. The Andersen gave me the necessary clearance between the cab and the front cap on the trailer to make sharp turns. Another benefit of the Andersen is the reduction of noise when starting and stopping. The only down side to the hitch is I have a hard time getting it lined up when hitching.
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by: Raul Rodriguez06/08/2016
It was a great buy and can move easily from truck to truck with goose neck hitches!!
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Great buy, easy in easy out.
Raul M - 06/08/2017
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by: Jim03/30/2021
Overall the best hitch I have owned. Light enough to put in and take out easily. I bucking or banging. Only issue I had was the set screws used to keep it tight kept slipping. I solved that by drilling a small divot where they set and retightened. Overall a excellent hitch.
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by: Cornelio09/06/2019
The Ultimate Hitch made a world of difference in towing my 5th wheel, very smooth compared to traditional hitch. Towed with a 2004 Dodge short bed, 5th wheel never came close to truck cab when turning or backing up. For me the best part was the ease (light weight ) of installing and removing from the bed of truck by myself. I bought the rail mounted steel hitch. Buying and customer service from Etrailer is top notch beyond 5 Stars!
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by: Jesus05/02/2016
It looks like a very good product BUT unfortunately did not work for my Fifth wheeler and truck combination. I am referring to the Anderson fifth wheeler hitch. I notified etrailer.com about returning this item. So I am still waiting for the slip to return this Anderson Hitch product part number: AM3200.
Other than that etrailer.com customer service were very helpful and friendly.
My Dexter drum and hub assembly fit and work exactly as expected.
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by: Rich J04/11/2019
Couldn't have been more happier changing from a conventional hitch to the Andersen.
I pulled a 41' Solitude 374TH with it and never had an issue. Loved having my bed back while stationary, unlike having to keep a conventional hitch in or struggle with two people getting it out.
Hooking up was a breeze too. I just used my mark as usual and after a time or two was dropping down on the ball on the first try. Easy peezzzeee.
Order you one today!!!
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The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs # AM3200 only has 4 set screws that require torque. According to the installation details from the manufacturer, the 4 set screws need to be tightened to 40 ft. lbs. of torque using a 1/4 inch allen wrench. I've attached the installation details for you which state to tighten the other bolts snug. view full answer...
Yes, the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System # AM3200 does come the alignment ring. I attached a picture that shows it as well. view full answer...
You can use the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System, part # AM3200 with your 5th Airborne pin box on your fifth wheel trailer. view full answer...
The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs # AM3200 will use the following tools for initial installation:
1/4" Allen wrench
5/16" socket for self-tapping screws
Measuring Tape
Torque Wrench capable of 50 ft-lbs of torque
I've attached the installation details that walk you through this install. view full answer...
You definitely can reverse the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # AM3200 so that the offset is more towards the cab if that suits your towing needs better. Just as you said, it is best to keep the pin weight (or tongue weight) over the middle of the rear axle on your 2017 Nissan Titan. view full answer...
The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System # AM3200 will fit on industry standard fifth wheel rails, which can be installed on top of a spray-in bed liner. If you had a plastic bed liner then it would need to trimmed in order to install the rails that the Andersen fifth wheel sit on. view full answer...
The Andersen Ultimate Connection for 5th wheel rails # AM3200 fits in industry standard above the bed rails and rail spacing. The front to back distance between the mounting slots on center will be approximately 22 inches which is the same for a 5th wheel hitch.
The adapter fits in the middle set of mounting slots which are 20-1/2 inches apart on center. view full answer...
The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System # AM3200 provides an offset, or set-back, of 9-inches to allow use in truck beds as short as 6-feet. Your 6-1/2-foot bed Toyota Tundra is compatible with this system, which has a tongue weight limit of 4000-lbs and a gross towing capacity of 20K. view full answer...
The Andersen Ultimate Connection, part # AM3200, can be used with the shorter side to the front or the back. This adapter will not work with truck beds shorter than 6-ft.
If you need the additional 5-1/4 inches of clearance from the back of the truck cab then you would place the short side closer to the tailgate. If you dop not need the additional clearance you can place it so the short side is closer to the truck cab. view full answer...
If you order the Andersen Ultimate part # AM3200 from us you will be receiving the most recent version of the adapter that is available. You would get the version that has what looks like a funnel at the bottom of the attachment that attaches to the king pin. view full answer...
The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs, # AM3200 will work with your 2015 Montana with MORyde pin box. This is a fixed pin box as compared to a Sidewinder or Revolution pin box that has a rotating turret on the pin box that gives the trailer a different pivot point.
The Andersen Ultimate will work in place of a traditional 5th wheel hitch on your 2011 Ford F-350 using 5th wheel standard rails. This will give you a lighter frame connection... view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Andersen and he informed me that the Ultimate 5th Wheel Adapter part # AM3200 that you referenced has three height settings now. One that is 15-3/4 inches, 16-11/16 inches, and 18 inches.
I attached a picture that shows these dimensions. view full answer...
The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Hitch, # AM3200, will connect to above bed industry standard rails. If you have the above bed mounted in the bed of you 2015 Ford F-250, then the Andersen hitch will mount right in the bed.
The Andersen hitch is offset and depending on how it is orientated in the bed will either move the ball location a few inches in front or to the rear of the rear axle. So, on your 5th wheel hitch you would have to see which orientation will work the best for... view full answer...
Your son would want the Andersen Ultimate Connection part # AM3200. This will attach to his gooseneck ball and will allow your fifth wheel trailer to be towed by it. The price is available at link below.
The other adapters all require mounting to the trailer which wouldn't be a great choice if the trailer needs to be able to be towed by a fifth wheel hitch and a gooseneck hitch. view full answer...
If you order the Andersen Ultimate part # AM3200 from us you will be receiving the most recent version of the adapter that is available. You would get the version that has what looks like a funnel at the bottom of the attachment that attaches to the king pin. view full answer...
The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System # AM3200 secures to your king pin with bolts so that the only pivot point is the gooseneck ball, on which the aluminum block adapter will then rotate. Please see the linked photo. view full answer...
The only way to determine if you would have turning clearance is go also know the width of the nose of the trailer. Here is the formula you would need to use once you have that info.
(A + B) - C = Clearance
A = Distance from the center of the gooseneck ball to the truck cab
B = Offset used, (9 inches for the # AM3200)
C = Width of the nose of the trailer divided by 2.
You will need at least 4 inches of clearance to safely make a 90 degree turn. view full answer...
Between the bed rails of your truck and the overhang of your trailer you want to have at least 6 inches of clearance. Some say 4 inches is fine but I would rather you have 6 inches just in case you end up on a steep driveway that you have to turn into.
The other thing to consider is that you also want the trailer sitting as level as possible front to back. Basically you would want to pick the fifth wheel head hitch height that would give you the needed clearance and would allow you to... view full answer...
The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System # AM3200 has 9 inches of offset so it can help short bed trucks make tight turns while towing a trailer.
Here is the formula you would need to use to determine if that would be enough.
(A + B) - C = Clearance
A = Distance from the center of the gooseneck ball to the truck cab
B = Offset used, (9 inches for the # AM3200)
C = Width of the nose of the trailer divided by 2.
You will need at least 4 inches of clearance to safely... view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Andersen and he informed me that the Ultimate 5th Wheel Adapter part # AM3200 that you referenced has three height settings now. One that is 15-3/4 inches, 16-11/16 inches, and 18 inches.
I attached a picture that shows these dimensions. view full answer...
If you have never had to use the slider function of your fifth wheel hitch and you wanted to change hitches you could go with a stationary hitch setup since the slider function wouldn't be needed. Typically this isn't the case for short bed trucks like yours but if your trailer has a narrower nose it's certainly possible.
I spoke with my contact at Andersen and he informed me that the Ultimate 5th Wheel Adapter part # AM3200 that you referenced has three height settings now. One that... view full answer...
The Andersen Ultimate Connection part # AM3200 weighs 40 lbs. Considering how much a normal fifth wheel hitch weighs this is a great alternative as most are about 100 lbs more than that. view full answer...
The Andersen Ultimate part # AM3200 gives you an offset of 9 inches so it would give you a considerable amount more of turning clearance when compared to the Reese slider hitch you have now that is always in the forward most position. view full answer...
You will want to position the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter # AM3200 so that the hitch ball is over or slightly in front of (towards the cab) the rear axle on your truck. Since you have an 8 foot bed cab clearance should not be an issue so installing it to where the hitch ball is closer to the cab, but just to ensure that your trailer has the proper clearance with the back of your bed the 9" offset should be towards the tailgate. view full answer...
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