andersen hitch lock

e-light wrote:

RustyJC wrote:

Me Again wrote:
Thinking it could never jump of the ball is fool hearty! Stuff happens. Chris

Trailers jump off ball hitches all too often - that's why many states require safety chains with both receiver and gooseneck hitches (both ball hitches). How exactly is the Andersen hitch any different? Don't they offer safety chains for those states that require them?

Rusty

Yes they do sell safety chains. I use them...just a little extra peace of mind. The way the hitch couples it would be very, very difficult if not impossible for it to unhitch once it's locked into place. There is a pin that slides under the ball. It would take failure of the metal components to cause failure. And the coupler itself is a solid block of aluminum. Never say never..I know...but after towing with it all season I have 100% confidence in the system. Its just like anything else though, take your time and double check everything.

I agree 100%. I use the chains. But once the hitch is down on the ball its not going anywhere minus catastrophic metal failure. I can see the turn bolt from the cab. There is no need to do a pull test either. I don't have to worry about high hitching or making sure the jaws lock in place. I just back underneath and drop the hitch on the ball turn the turn bolt or locking mech and hook the chains up along with the lights and brake and she is ready to go.