Andersen WDH/Sway Adjustment Every Time?
Hey there! So I really like what I see in the Andersen WDH and Sway Control system. I'm pulling a 6000 hybrid with a DuramaxAllison. Here's the key question, is the installation process of tigh...
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Captain_Happy wrote:
Here's what I do, before unlatching the ball just use the trailer jack to lift the rear of your tow vehicle until the chains become loose. then just unhock the chains from the plate. Simple.
I may be wrong as I don't have an Andersen hitch, but it seems to me that there is a danger of the truck/remaining hitch parts dropping down suddenly if you use this technique.
If the plate is off, what is holding the ball in place? Nothing that I can see. That being the case, the ball and its' tapered bottom could come out of the hitch and allow the truck to drop down - possibly on the owners foot or leg.
I don't think I would recommend doing it this way.
To the OP, I don't think the nut adjustment would be a big deal each time. As mentioned, just count the threads sticking out. I wouldn't think it had to be exact anyway given the amount of leverage involved.
Barney
