Andersen Trailer Hitch
I need to replace my 13 year old Draw-Tite weight distribution hitch. I have a 26ft.Freedom Express travel trailer. 6000lbs.w/load. Pull w/2007 Chevy 1500 extended cab 4x4 w/5.3 v-8. I've been looking...
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lakeman48 wrote:The Owners Manual for your truck states:
I need to replace my 13 year old Draw-Tite weight distribution hitch. I have a 26ft.Freedom Express travel trailer. 6000lbs.w/load. Pull w/2007 Chevy 1500 extended cab 4x4 w/5.3 v-8. I've been looking at the Andersen No-Sway weight distribution hitch and wanted to know if any one has any experience w/this hitch.
When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so the {front wheel well height} remains the same both before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle.
This implies the WDH must be able to restore 100% of the load which was removed from the front axle due to application of tongue weight.
Your 6000# TT should have a TW of around 800#.
Based on Andersen user reports, it is not likely that you will be able to achieve 100% load restoration for your TV/TT combination if using the Andersen WDH.
Ron
