Another month or so and I can pull the new 32RLS out of the dealer lot for the first time. While I wait for snow to melt, I have analysis paralysis researching hitches and pin boxes. The dealer won’t help me replace the current Curt Rotaflex pin box with a Reese Goose Box and the weight of the various sliding boxes makes it seem awkward at best to move it in and out. Tow vehicle is a ‘24 Ram 3500 w 6’4” bed. Ram OEM puck system. I passed over the Anderson hitch earlier. Now circled back and learning about it and giving it some thought. I see good reviews, experiences. Any reason I should NOT consider the Anderson hitch? We plan long trips, many miles, month at a time. But not full timers. Any concerns about durability, or tight maneuvering? Appreciate the comments and thank you.
Anderson Hitch with Avenue 32RLS
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Flyer32RLS
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We have had the Anderson hitch for going on three years and have had no problems. We did upgrade to the 3.0 edition last summer. It is easy to install/remove if need be. There is a video out there that shows the hith failing as the person pulls away from a stop light and crushes the tail gate on his truck. Don't really believe that it was not subjected to some kind of over stress somewhere along the line. When you consider the weight of the normal hitches, around 250 lbs, it makes it an easy decision for me. Don't want to mess with the hassle of getting it in or out.
I'm sure others will voice their opinions but I think it is a great hitch and very sturdy built. Have had no problems with maneuvering. We have a F250 SD SRW with sh0ort bed.
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DanNJanice
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I have one on an F250 Supercab (suicide doors) with the 6.5ft bed and the 32RLS. The Anderson hitch works great and I love that it is light enough that I can take it out in 10-15mins by myself. Be aware that you can hit the rear window if you turn too sharp with a short bed (ask me how I know
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Giant
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I had the Andersen on our Cougar 24RDS for a few years and then used it for the first six months with our new Paradigm 295MK. Loved it on the Cougar with the Curt Rotaflex pinbox, smooth as silk towing. When we put it on our Paradigm with the Helux pinbox, we had a lot of very uncomfortable oscillations going down the road. I don’t think it was the fault of either the Andersen or the Helux independently, rather I think it was the combination of the two together. Hard to explain without pictures, but the Helux has a pivot point with a shock/spring in front. The Andersen receiver mounted on the pin (in my setup) sat further out in front of of the pivot point of the Helux than its pin. I have no data to back this up, but I think the Andersen attached to the Helux created a longer lever arm off the pivot point that translated to a magnified feeling of oscillations in the cab as we went down the road. After several trips with that setup, I had enough and put a Gen-Y hitch on and that solved my problem.
In hindsight, I should have tested it with the Andersen receiver flipped 180° to point toward the rear, and therefore shortening the lever arm, to see if that made a difference. I have no regrets about switching to the Gen-Y—that thing is fantastic—but the scientist in me wishes I had tried flipping the Andersen around first.
Regardless, the Andersen is excellent on the right pinbox, I just don’t think it plays well with the Helux. If you have a different pinbox, then I highly recommend the Andersen.
Edit: @JAM1263 After I re-read your post, I see you have the Rotaflex. The Andersen is a great choice with that pinbox. Highly recommend.
In hindsight, I should have tested it with the Andersen receiver flipped 180° to point toward the rear, and therefore shortening the lever arm, to see if that made a difference. I have no regrets about switching to the Gen-Y—that thing is fantastic—but the scientist in me wishes I had tried flipping the Andersen around first.
Regardless, the Andersen is excellent on the right pinbox, I just don’t think it plays well with the Helux. If you have a different pinbox, then I highly recommend the Andersen.
Edit: @JAM1263 After I re-read your post, I see you have the Rotaflex. The Andersen is a great choice with that pinbox. Highly recommend.
brenkco
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I decided on the Andersen hitch. We had to swap out the Helix pin box as it wasn’t compatible. I must say I’ve had different trucks, hitches and pin boxes. Nothing that I’ve owned compares to ride, comfort and quiet of the Andersen hitch.
I have a 2026 paradigm 310rl with a 2020 Ford F350
I have a 2026 paradigm 310rl with a 2020 Ford F350