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Yeah they're definitely not made for towing but its cool to see how our WD Hitch distributes the weight of the trailer on that truck. It doesn't squat near as much with the WD
Wish I’d bought your levelers first, but I got a set and all is well. Andersens are so much more easier to utilize than the lego type. No worries though as my lego type are used under stabilizers and hitch stand (when needed).
I really like my Anderson hitch, but watched this as I still don't feel I have it set quite right. I came away with three questions: 1. Is the ball supposed to be 1.0 to 0.5 inches above the coupler, or 1.0 to 1.5? The former is an odd order (larger before smaller), but it matches what is said. 2. The pro tightening tip is also confusing as it sayS the ratchet on the outside keeps it from slipping (forward?). Isn't that only true on the driver's side? 3. 0.5 to 2.0 additional turns of the set screw with a ratchet are recommended. This seems like a huge range. Is this 0.5 supposed to be 1.5?
I am not impressed by the Anderson Weight Distribution company. Their solution for my brand of camper, which requires a longer chain. is two lengths of chain connected by a quick link. The best, most elegant, solution would be provide the chain length needed for the Casita application. After about 800 miles the quick link provided exploded. I was told to go to the hardware store and purchase other quick link. I purchased one with a higher rating. A real company would easily provide a length of chain without using a "quick link". It may require a product code designed for that application. Don't think it would be that hard. It is a very dangerous defect if you are using with a Casita camper. They will tell you that you didn't tighten the quick link and it came undone. Food for thought. Is Anderson a REAL COMPANY?
I am not impressed by the Anderson Weight Distribution company. Their solution for my brand of camper, which requires a longer chain. is two lengths of chain connected by a quick link. The best, most elegant, solution would be provide the chain length needed for the Casita application. After about 800 miles the quick link provided exploded. I was told to go to the hardware store and purchase other quick link. I purchased one with a higher rating. A real company would easily provide a length of chain without using a "quick link". It may require a product code designed for that application. Don't think it would be that hard. It is a very dangerous defect if you are using with a Casita camper. They will tell you that you didn't tighten the quick link and it came undone. Food for thought. Is Anderson a REAL COMPANY?
I am not impressed by the Anderson Weight Distribution company. Their solution for my brand of camper, which requires a longer chain. is two lengths of chain connected by a quick link. The best, most elegant, solution would be provide the chain length needed for the Casita application. After about 800 miles the quick link provided exploded. I was told to go to the hardware store and purchase other quick link. I purchased one with a higher rating. A real company would easily provide a length of chain without using a "quick link". It may require a product code designed for that application. Don't think it would be that hard. It is a very dangerous defect if you are using with a Casita camper. They will tell you that you didn't tighten the quick link and it came undone. Food for thought. Is Anderson a REAL COMPANY?
Without the triangle attached, put your hitch pin through the hole in the hitch with a little bit exposed. Using a mallet (not metal hammer), massage the misalignment back into place. Don’t do anything stupid. But that hole moves around, that’s how it got misaligned likely in the first place. Takes some force to move it back into place. Your vehicle can provide that force. So can a 3/4” metal rod with enough leverage. Or even a few taps with a mallet.
The REAL answer is that you pay them another $500 on top of what you've already invested, THEN they want you to cut one of the legs off your existing andersen hitch and provide them with a photo as proof...so essentially, you're paying twice for one hitch...
@@wipatriot510at least they have an upgrade program. Name any other company that would just give you the new model when it comes out just cause you bought their previous model. I think this is really cool of them
@@The_Throttle_Bros GFY, you completely missed the point In MY case, my #3217 cost $1202 w/tax(Amazon), another $500 would put the cost of the hitch at $1702 for only one hitch because they require you to destroy the other one... WhyTF would I invest $1702 in a hitch that I can buy brand new for $999(Amazon), and still have 2 hitches...??? Think it through, it'll make sense eventually, and if it doesn't, feel free to throw your $$$ away...
been towing an 8000# travel trailer with one for 4 years. I've never had the chains loosen up. Best hitch I've owned. Had Blue Ox and Equalizer before, both sucked compared to the Andersen.
I have one and I believe in it....but this test means nothing. Downforce will never be an issue. Forwards and backward plus side to side during a crash would be the concern.
The Andersen Ultimate is a 5th wheel gooseneck mounting system. It uses a turnover ball in the truck bed, the Ultimate hitch, and a puck adapter on the king pin. So it is used for 5th wheel towing. Research Standard 5th wheel hitch and Gooseneck adapter.
You skipped how to secure the hitch in the shank. What is are the size of the bolts from part 3378? It would be nice if you could list out the tools needed to secure the hitch in the shank but you’ve not documented this literally anywhere. What size socket do I need to tighten it?
Why not connect the one side that is out of angle closest to the truck, connect the chain to the bracket, and using the socket and ratchet, start cranking it down till it’s straight? I’ve done this a couple times and it’s worked well, but curious if there’s a downside?
