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gkainz
May 07, 2019Explorer
I am an engineer, but software, not mechanical ... but raised as a farm kid and power line construction family, I learned from the school of hard knocks and common sense about things mechanical, what breaks and what doesn't.
In my opinion only, the Andersen Ultimate imposes little to no additional stresses on the 5th wheel frame and kingpin assembly than the standard 5th wheel hitch.
But, the manufacturers set the warranty specs, limits and exclusions, so that's the parameters one needs to play within in the event of a frame problem.
However, along the lines of the recent Direct TV commercial
"So, how does that help me?"
"You know what? It really doesn't, I don't know why I told you that."
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Ie9l/directv-little-league
In my opinion only, the Andersen Ultimate imposes little to no additional stresses on the 5th wheel frame and kingpin assembly than the standard 5th wheel hitch.
But, the manufacturers set the warranty specs, limits and exclusions, so that's the parameters one needs to play within in the event of a frame problem.
However, along the lines of the recent Direct TV commercial
"So, how does that help me?"
"You know what? It really doesn't, I don't know why I told you that."
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Ie9l/directv-little-league
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