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ULTIMATE 5TH WHEEL CONNECTION - GOOSENECK MOUNT
FOR PART #3217, #3220 / #3220-TBX, AND #3221 / #3221-TBX • 24,000 LBS GTWR - 4,500 LBS TONGUE
Standard 3220
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this manual for safety tips, warranty, and future removal or installation information
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Important Safety Information .............................................
Contact Andersen Hitches Customer Service ....................
Parts Illustration .................................................................
Section 1: Turning Clearance ............................................
Section 2: Installing the Base Unit .....................................
Section 3: Installing the Kingpin Coupler Block .................
Section 6: Removing the Base Unit ...................................
Popular Add-ons for your Ultimate Connection .................
Warranty Information .........................................................
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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NOTE:
THERE IS NEVER A NEED TO GREASE BALL OR COUPLER
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
ULTIMATE 5TH WHEEL CONNECTION - GOOSENECK MOUNT INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR PART #3217, #3220 / #3220-TBX, AND #3221 / #3221-TBX • 24,000 LBS GTWR - 4,500 LBS TONGUE ‘Lowered’ 3221 Standard 3220 IMPORTANT! DEALER OR INSTALLER: Please make sure your customer receives... -
Page 2: Important Safety Information
Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection ball and that it is secured in place using the remote latch. ANDERSEN HITCHES CUSTOMER SERVICE If you have a question, concern, or problem regarding your Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection, please contact our Customer Service team by scanning the QR code below or using the contact information provided. -
Page 3: Parts Illustration
The 3217, 3220, 3220TBX, 3221, & 3221TBX assemblies include all items listed below. • The 3217 assembly is used to accomodate for pin box length, and higher bed rail & tailgate clearance. • The 3220 assembly is used for most standard truck installations. -
Page 4: Dimensions (Ultimate Connection Base & Coupler Block)
Side View Ultimate Connection Ball King Pin -1/2” High Ball Position Raised Ultimate Connection Low Ball Position (#3217) Base Height Ball Height & Base Dimensions • Base Height: 15” • Low Ball Position: 18-1/2” • High Ball Position: 20-5/16” 12”... - Page 5 -1/2” High Ball Position Standard Ultimate Connection Low Ball Position (#3220) Base Height Ball Height & Base Dimensions • Base Height: 13” • Low Ball Position: 16-1/2” • High Ball Position: 18-5/16” 12” -7/16” -1/16” -1/2” High Ball Position Standard Ultimate Connection Low Ball Position Tool Box Version (#3220TBX) Base Height...
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Page 6: Section 1: Turning Clearance
SECTION 1: TURNING CLEARANCE IMPORTANT As with any 5th wheel hitch, there is a point beyond which every trailer will contact ± the tow vehicle. The Ultimate Connection can articulate up to 15 degrees. Each trailer is unique, so become familiar with your specific vehicle/trailer limitations. -
Page 7: Section 3: Installing The Kingpin Coupler Block
2-2. Place the pin through the lower coupler sleeve under the 2-5/16” gooseneck ball and secure it in place with the hairpin clip. Push the entire base forward towards the cab of the truck until it will not go any further. 2-3. - Page 8 3-2. Place the kingpin coupler block on the trailer kingpin with the greaseless ball socket face-down. Longer pin boxes may require installation of the coupler block with the greaseless opening towards the back of the pin box. Do not attach the remote latch cable bracket yet.
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Page 9: Section 4: Attaching The Remote Latch Cable Bracket
SECTION 4: ATTACHING THE REMOTE LATCH CABLE BRACKET NOTE: We suggest installing the remote latch cable bracket at the back of the pin box brackets, as shown right. If this location does not work on your trailer, make sure that the latch cable bracket is installed securely and that the cable and bracket will not come in contact with the truck side rails. -
Page 10: Section 5: Connecting Your Trailer To The Base Unit
SECTION 5: CONNECTING YOUR TRAILER TO THE BASE UNIT IMPORTANT Before connecting the ± Ultimate Connection base to the kingpin coupler, make sure that the remote latch cable is pulled out to the open position. Failure to do so can result in the trailer not being secured to the Ultimate Connection base. -
Page 11: Section 6: Removing The Base Unit
SECTION 6: REMOVING THE BASE UNIT Before removing the base unit of your Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection, you will need to open the remote latch cable and disengage the kingpin coupler from the base unit. Once your 5th wheel trailer is out of the way, you can remove the base and free up your truck bed. 6-1. -
Page 12: Popular Add-Ons For Your Ultimate Connection
POPULAR ADD-ONS for your ULTIMATE 5th WHEEL CONNECTION Kingpin Coupler with Funnel Complete Ultimate Base Assembly Rail Mount Ultimate Base Part #3240 / #3240TBX, Part #3202 Part #3246 #3224 / #3224TBX #3254 (lowered), or (raised) If one of your tow vehicles has rails If you have more than one 5th Wheel, that’s no problem either! Just add an Do you use more than one vehicle for... -
Page 13: Warranty Information
Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection, then the purchaser is eligible for coverage under the Expanded Warranty from Andersen Manufacturing (d.b.a. Andersen Hitches). - Page 14 (208) 523-6460 3024 BOEING ST. IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401 ANDERSENHITCHES.COM WATCH INSTALLATION VIDEO Use your Smart Phone to scan the QR Code above to watch installation videos on help.andersenhitches.com.
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