Can Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch be Used on 2016 Toyota Tundra with 5-1/2 Foot Bed
Question:
Can I use the Anderson hitch on a 5 1/2foot 2016 tundra crewmax short bed and still use airbags
asked by: Kim
Expert Reply:
In order to obtain the necessary cab clearance during sharp turns with a 5-1/2 foot bed truck like your Toyota Tundra the trailer needs to be equipped with a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder. The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Hitch # AM3200 is actually not recommended for use with these types of pin boxes as the extra pivot point can cause too much stress at the connection.
With this in mind you will need to go with a different 5th wheel hitch that can be used with a Sidewinder or other similar rotating pin box. For this I recommend taking a look at the Reese M5 # RP30928 because of its forged single-piece jaw that will give you an excellent connection with the trailer (along with a quiet ride) and the 9 inch wide funnel that eases hookup. For a base rail kit (if you don't already have them installed) the Quick-Install Kit # RP50084-58 will work perfectly.
Then for a rear air bag kit that will be compatible with the frame brackets for the rails I recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite # F2445. These air springs feature a 4,800 pound weight capacity and can be easily adjusted to account for different loads. These will do a really nice job of keeping your Tundra level with the trailer attached.
Lastly, in order to obtain a Reese Sidewinder Pin Box (or similar rotating model) you will need to locate the existing pin box model on the trailer. This should be printed on a sticker right on the pin box itself. Just as an example the Reese Sidewinder # RP34FR is designed to replace the Fabex 663 and 665, the Lippert 0719, 1621/1621HD, and the M&M 663 and 665 pin boxes.
I have attached a couple short video demonstrations on the products mentioned along with some additional articles that you might find helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Firestone
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Provides Turning Clearance
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Rotating Turret
- Fabex 663
- Fabex 665
- Lippert 0719
- Lippert 1621
- Lippert 1621HD
- M and M 663
- M and M 665
- Lippert Rhino
- Reese
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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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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