Andersen Hitch Failure
Not sure if this has been posted. Rather disconcerting. Andersen failure
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fj12ryder wrote:
"Fortunately, as the trailer went over on its side, the B&W hitch — which comes in two pieces: a base on the bottom and a coupler on the top — separated in two."
As is mentioned several times, the hitch separated as the trailer was rolling over, not before it rolled over.
As I said, a big difference between what happened to the Anderson hitch that was destroyed with no damage to trailer or truck.
So...
How does one know that the hithch separated "as" the trailer was rolling over instead of "before" the trailer started to roll? And what would have happened if it stayed connected? Perhaps no roll over?? See, it's a giant hypothetical that one must twist if they want it to fit their narrative.
For about the millionth time, if someone doesn't understand how the Andersen crush test demonstrates both direct pin weight and forward/aft forces, then they don't have a basic understanding of physics and triangular stiffening.
