steveblonde
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https://www.curtmfg.com/
https://www.curtmfg.com/
Sun2Retire said:From the video I've seen it looks to me like the Anderson's claim to fame is the gooseneck to fifth wheel conversion - is this the only style hitch they make? They make mention of a "rail" system, no idea what that is (is it the same as PUCK?).
Rene T said:When they talk about the rail system, they use the same rails you would use on the conventional hitch. With the hitch removed, the rails are still bolted to the bed of the truck.
Sun2Retire said:I think I've seen this. The floor's not absolutely flat but is essentially completely usable, correct? If I brought a truck into a fifth wheel hitch shop and asked for a hitch, is this likely the system they would install? And if yes, that puts us back in the 100# weight range of the removable portion of the hitch, correct?
Rene T said:There's no way I could ever think about removing mine by hand and I can break it down into 2 pieces.
Sun2Retire said:As a fulltimer won't be a garage or come-a-long option so that's not good. The point of the rail is to allow easier removal, and it looks like some fore/aft adjustment?
Rene T said:Yes the bed is still usable. In fact, I purchased a truck camper a few years ago and I had to cut some 5/4 boards to put on the bed to bring the surface where the camper sat even with the top of the rails.
I think the 100# may be a little low. I use a come-a-long in my garage to get my Reese hitch out of the bed. I leave it suspended by the come-a-long until I need it again. There's no way I could ever think about removing mine by hand and I can break it down into 2 pieces.
steveblonde said:The rails run across the bed not lenght wise
grashley said:Hope this helps.
Joezeppy said:Scott, when I was shopping back in 2015/2016, I seem to remember that http://www.etrailer.com had a lot of specs listed for every hitch including weights. This might be a good way to see a lot of them all at once and compare weights (and other features). Don't forget to add in the weight of the rail kit, too.