WTP-GC wrote:
FishOnOne wrote:
No here's the facts.
It's obvious you didn't read the OP tests to resolve his problem.
The OP stated clearly why his truck/camper combination handling was resolved.
Todays .5 ton trucks have heavier stronger frames, axles, brakes, and optional HD suspension thats light years better than older trucks.
Todays HD trucks are tuned hotter and pushing more power than ever and run hotter.
An Andersen engineer was called for tech support and didn't bother to call him back.
Bottom line the OP had a handling problem and tried several tests and resolved his problem. I commend people who report an issue with a product and even better include the fix.
Since internet forums aren't very useful in changing someone's opinions, we're going to have to agree to disagree.
But an actual FACT is that my 2014 6.7L RAM operates at roughly the same temperatures as my 1996 F350 7.3L PSD. The RAM actually runs a bit cooler on the coolant than the F350.
Regardless, I believe I join the chorus in saying "not enough truck". At comes from people with all kinds of hitch types in their signature lines.
I have a 21' PJ gooseneck trailer that weighs about 5500 lbs empty. I can put my 11k lb John Deere compact track loader on it. I can position the machine to make the pin weight whatever I want. I typically set it for 2000 lbs or so. I have no issues whatsoever pulling this load. It pulls straight and true and handles fine. (I can also apply the elect/hydraulic brakes and stop it on a dime) I can also place my 7000 lb tractor on the trailer and the results are the same. I understand that common sense isn't so common anymore but common sense says under these conditions the truck IS overloaded and it DOES NOT have issues; therefore the issue is the AUH not the truck.
