Cougar pin box flex
I'm asking for advice that might help me make a decision. We have a 2016 Cougar 279RKS fifth wheel with an Anderson ultimate hitch. The trailer was "used" for about three months before we bought it f...
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The trailer frame has no concept of the shape/size of the attachment point, it only sees the overall load. You can put the load on the head of a needle but it all looks the same to the trailer frame.
The Andersen however will exert some additional force as it simulates an extended pinbox. The load has moved from the factory kingpin location out an additional 4" due to the coupler.
Take the coupler spin it 180* like some with longbeds run it, reattach your trailer and you'll see the pinbox flex has reduced. You've just decreased the length of the lever arm (pinbox) by 8".
The Andersen however will exert some additional force as it simulates an extended pinbox. The load has moved from the factory kingpin location out an additional 4" due to the coupler.
Take the coupler spin it 180* like some with longbeds run it, reattach your trailer and you'll see the pinbox flex has reduced. You've just decreased the length of the lever arm (pinbox) by 8".
