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Me_Again
Jun 12, 2016Explorer III
northmeck0255 wrote:
My Andersen is less than 40 lbs. it's truly "the better mousetrap".
There are some folks who cannot accept anything new, even if it is demonstrably better. The RV industry and 18 wheelers don't use fifth wheel hitches because they're BETTER. They use them because by using that type of hitch, the trailer structure can be made lighter.
Demonstrably better is only your opinion. There are down sides that Andersen users are willing to look pass.
1. Damage to king pin adapter by service jockeies.
2. Safety Chains
3. Extra raising and lowering of trailer to hitch and unhitch.
4. Redesigns for issues occurring as more are in use.
5. No long term track record.
Plusses
1. Light weight.
Chris
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