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02-25-2017, 07:43 AM #11
My 2016 Silverado SB SRW came with the OEM 5 hole in-bed system and the OEM pucks (ball and 2 chain) all Curt. I have had no issues with this system...
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2017 Reflection 337LRS 5th with 2016 Silverado LTX 3500HD Duramax
2019 Reflection 367BHS 5th permanent in RV park
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30' TH TT Weekend Warrior, 36' TH 5th Weekend Warrior (both with Ford F250 diesel)
26' TT Shadow Cruiser, 30' TT Cougar (both with Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi)
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02-25-2017, 10:43 AM #12
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I highly endorse the Andersen Ultimate Hitch. Prior to the Andersen, I had a Pullrite Autoslide. When I purchased my new 310GH which has a much heavier pin weight than my previous 5th wheel, I began to pay attention to the weight of various hitches when I was introduced to the Andersen. It is nearly 200 pounds lighter than the Autoslide and soooooo much easier to remove from the truck. The only thing I was concerned about was cab clearance when making tight turns. It is not a problem at all. No, I cannot make a 90 degree turn but in reality any turn over 45 is a rarity. I estimate I can make a 70 degree turn. I've got a very tight driveway at my home and getting the trailer backed in is not a problem.
I agree with the comments on chucking....definitely don't hear the sounds of chucking...can't say I don't get some of the "feel" of chucking however.
Finding a Gooseneck ball for your 350 should be relatively easy. My understaning is that the shaft of the gooseneck ball is either round or square.
I also agree with minnow101's comments above.2017 Solitude 310GK; 2016 GMC Denali 1 ton; Andersen Ultimate Hitch
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02-25-2017, 01:49 PM #13
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Either the Reese or the Curt.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Reese-301...s-Kit/35534786
https://www.amazon.com/60609-System-.../dp/B00QXLI7VO
These are the kits with safety chain anchors. Only the Reese anchors work with Andersen. The puck system gooseneck balls can be purchased separately, the Curt for about $20.2015 Ford F350 SRW CrewCab SB 6.7 PSD, Andersen Ultimate fifth wheel hitch
2012 Cougar High Country 299RKS, Mor/Ryde pin box, 300w of solar
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02-25-2017, 04:27 PM #14
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Thanks, that's helpful info. I think, but not certain, that the short bed length of the F350 may even be a bit longer than the GMC.
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02-25-2017, 04:44 PM #15
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I'm confused. Thought the hitch prep pucks in the F350 bed were covered by the base of the Andersen U-2 hitch, eliminating the use of pucks for safety chain attachments.
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02-25-2017, 04:47 PM #16
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Someone posted that Andersen says you can cut the base to expose the puck holes and, once you do, only the Reese anchors work.
2015 Ford F350 SRW CrewCab SB 6.7 PSD, Andersen Ultimate fifth wheel hitch
2012 Cougar High Country 299RKS, Mor/Ryde pin box, 300w of solar
1/77 Armor Bn, 5th Mech, I Corps, RVN
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02-25-2017, 04:55 PM #17Current;
2017 Reflection 337LRS 5th with 2016 Silverado LTX 3500HD Duramax
2019 Reflection 367BHS 5th permanent in RV park
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30' TH TT Weekend Warrior, 36' TH 5th Weekend Warrior (both with Ford F250 diesel)
26' TT Shadow Cruiser, 30' TT Cougar (both with Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi)
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02-25-2017, 07:09 PM #18
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That looks like a Ram. My '16 Ram puck holes are in that location. I believe the Ford pucks are closer together which would require holes to be drilled on each side of the base of the Anderson. I also read that someone reported that Anderson said it was OK to drill those holes.
Personally, I would not be comfortable drilling out a 2" diameter hole on eack side of the base. Anderson needs to come up with a hitch that incorporates the pucks on these trucks.
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02-25-2017, 09:48 PM #19
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Jerry & Linda
Emma & Abby our Mini Golden Doodles & JR our Amazon Parrot
2017 Reflection 337RLS, Build Date 01/2017, Titan Disk Brakes, Goodyear G614s 235/85/16 G Rated tires
2022 F-450 King Ranch Ultimate, 4,868 lb Payload, Bedrug Bedliner, Andersen Ultimate II Aluminum 5th wheel hitch
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02-26-2017, 07:07 AM #20
In my discussions with Andersen, they have stated it is ok to cut the holes. On the newer GMs the holes are all under the flat plate but the forward holes encroach on the tubing attachment points. They even sent me pictures. Based on the dialog here, I assume the picture with holes is a Ford and the one with the pucks just outside the hitch is a RAM. It is clearly no a newer GM...
Current;
2017 Reflection 337LRS 5th with 2016 Silverado LTX 3500HD Duramax
2019 Reflection 367BHS 5th permanent in RV park
Past;
30' TH TT Weekend Warrior, 36' TH 5th Weekend Warrior (both with Ford F250 diesel)
26' TT Shadow Cruiser, 30' TT Cougar (both with Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi)
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