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pld33270
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Sep 18, 2017

Andersen Weight Distributing Hitch Compatibility Issue

Sorry if this has been discussed here, but I did not find anything in my quick search on this forum.
I have a travel trailer on order (see signature). I have ordered and received the Andersen WD hitch. Upon receiving the hitch I see the below text on the front page of the install manual.
---Currently the Atwood 88007, 88010, 88555 and 88600 couplers are not compatible with the Andersen WD Hitch (all other Atwood couplers are fine).---
Doing a general web search, I saw some one post that these specific Atwood couplers are limited to Air Stream. I did see this in the Air Stream forum. Hmmm...?
Several question..
1. Is the above statement regard Air Stream only true?
2. What is the true problem with these couplers? breaks with Andersen? uncouples during use with Andersen? will not easily unhook with Andersen? etc.
3. What have those of you that have run into this compatibility issue done to correct the problem?

Thanks in advance for your answers.
  • newman fulltimer wrote:
    i believe those are a smaller ball coupler or a single beam couopler.


    Neither is the case, the Atwood 88007 being an example.

    Not sure I understand the OP's concern, this Andersen Alert spells out exactly what the issue is with these specific couplers. Since you're so concerned ask your dealer if this new trailer you're buying has one of these couplers ... if not, forgettaboutit. ;)

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