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I have an Andersen hitch and the chains but I need the plate to attach the chains. Can I buy the plate by itself or do I been to buy a plate and chais se?

asked by: Aristides M

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The Andersen Ultimate Safety Chain Kit with Clevis Hooks # RM3230 is the only way that we have the chain mounting points available for the Andersen hitches.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

That is an extremely good question that I have also asked. The answer isn't awesome though. It turns out the rule for safety chains is based on if there's a hitch ball present like bumper pull trailers and also gooseneck trailers. Since there…

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Answer 2

The Andersen Ultimate Safety Chain Kit with Clevis Hooks #RM3230 that you referenced comes with safety chain tabs that install into open slots on your fifth wheel rails like you can see in the attached picture.

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Answer 3

When choosing a brake controller, I would recommend you go with a proportional controller. A proportional controller will sense how quickly and at what intensity the tow vehicle is braking, and will send the appropriate amount of voltage to the…

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Answer 4

If you do not have access to a welder to remove the old chain and install a new one you might use the Andersen Ultimate Safety Chains #RM3230 that you referenced. These can install without welding since they include two clevis D-ring connectors.…

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Answer 5

Great questions! The safe working load limit that you see on products like the Curt Safety Chain Quick Link #C82932 has to do with everyday use. So, if you were to use this quick link to regularly pull something Fulton doesn't recommend exceeding…

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Answer 6

For a general-purpose safety chain for a standard gooseneck trailer we offer #337BSC3842 from Buyers Products. This is a 42-inch chain with 3/8-inch clevis. The chain is rated for 15,000 pounds. This is sold as a single chain, not a pair. The 36-inch…

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Answer 7

The safety chains for #AM3200 are #RM3230. The two eyelet bolts included with the safety chains will replace the king pin coupler bolts that ship with the Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection. The other ends with the hooks will need to attach to the 5th…

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Answer 8

State laws for trailer safety chains do vary a bit. In Indiana safety chains are required when pulling a 5th wheel trailer with a gooseneck hitch and any adapter. You may prefer to use chains like #RM3230 just for their safety margin, even if not…

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Answer 9

According to the linked instructions the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #AM3200 uses 5/8" kingpin coupler bolts, so that's the wrench size you'll need.

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Answer 10

Yes, you can use a MIG welder to weld on Trailer Safety Chain Mount #3375471001. They were designed to be welded on so they are made of raw steel and ready to be welded.

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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