Will Andersen Ultimate Allow a 90 Degree Turn When Towing with a 2017 Ram 2500 6-1/2 Bed
Question:
I have a gooseneck in my bed,I want to put in the Andersen Ultimate gooseneck hitch
asked by: Anthony
Expert Reply:
The Andersen Ultimate Connection # AM3200 has a 9" offset. I am not sure if it will allow you to make 90 degree turns with your 2017 Ram 2500 6-1/2' bed but this can simply be determined by measuring from the back of your cab to the middle of the space in-between your base rails (or the pucks). Once you know that simply add 9" for the offset and the subtract half of the width of your trailer. The formula looks likes this:
(A + B) - C = Clearance
A = Distance from center of fifth wheel hitch jaw (center of rails/pucks) to truck cab
B = Length of offset
C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half)
You need at least 4" of clearance to be able to make a 90 degree turn.
If your clearance isn't at least 4" then you need to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch to make 90 degree turns.
Since it looks like you are wanting a towing product for its ease-of-use I recommend using the autosliding Demco Hijacker # DM8550035 which is rated for 21K. This allows you to hook up to your trailer and then remain in the comfort of your cab until it is time to unhook from the trailer at your destination. This sliding hitch gives you 14" of turning clearance.
If you have the puck system on your Ram then you will need the adapter # DM6099 but if you don't have the pucks you will need the standard base rails # DM8552025-71. I have attached some review videos that you can check out.
I also recommend installing the Demco # DM8555002 to make connecting and disconnecting your trailer much easier if you don't already have a 7-Way in the bed of your pickup.
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Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Demco
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Demco 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug - 10' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Demco
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Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- No Pivot
- 15-3/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- Andersen
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Anthony T.
10/23/2018
I have a gooseneck in my bed,I want to put in the Andersen Ultimate gooseneck hitch