Andersen Hitch Failure
Not sure if this has been posted. Rather disconcerting. Andersen failure
Forum Discussion
ralphnjoann wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:Why is it assumed that, since Andersen made a video showing that it will easily support the advertised hitch pin weight, but didn't make any other videos on this issue, that no other tests were made? Does B&W, or any other hitch manufacturer for that matter, make these tests and publish this information for the general consumer? Are consumers remiss in not asking for this data when considering a hitch purchase?fj12ryder wrote:
The hydraulic crush on the Anderson hitch really only shows that it will support the weight, and static weight at that. Looks like they also need to test for off center weight transfer too.
I have mentioned this for years with cries of "bashing".
In all the advice I have ever seen given on this forum regarding weights as they apply to the suitability of a hitch for a given unit, no one has mentioned the need for "off center" or "side load" figures. "Make sure the hitch is rated to support the pin weight" is about it.
I can understand the fears some in the RV community may have when it comes to "sucker flipping" but unless B&W has come out with "...the new and amazing Break-A-Way hitch....", it fares no better than the Andersen when it comes to catastrophic failure.
Amen to that;)
