Anderson Hitch
Looks good. Anyone use one of these?
Forum Discussion
Thanks Ron, I'll try to grok that later.
Meanwhile, I'd emailed the Andersen company re-asking the same question, for confirmation:
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What is the minimum percentage of tongue weight to total trailer recommended? I called the factory and asked that question. The helpful woman on the phone told me there is no minimum percentage, even 5-4-3% is fine. I discussed this with some seasoned RVers and they didn't think that sounded right, especially since the Andersen hitch relies upon weight on the cone brake to minimize sway.
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It takes a minimal amount of tongue weight to engage the anti-sway and bounce control due to when the hitch head is built we press the ball into the cone and aluminum housing causing the friction that is needed. The only time it could become an issue and not control the way it should is if you had a negative tongue weight by loading a trailer extremely heavy behind the trailer rear axle.
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Does someone with an Andersen wish to try it, for the sake of the community? Like, first try it with a percentage point less than you're comfortable, then shift more weight back, etc.
Meanwhile, I'd emailed the Andersen company re-asking the same question, for confirmation:
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What is the minimum percentage of tongue weight to total trailer recommended? I called the factory and asked that question. The helpful woman on the phone told me there is no minimum percentage, even 5-4-3% is fine. I discussed this with some seasoned RVers and they didn't think that sounded right, especially since the Andersen hitch relies upon weight on the cone brake to minimize sway.
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It takes a minimal amount of tongue weight to engage the anti-sway and bounce control due to when the hitch head is built we press the ball into the cone and aluminum housing causing the friction that is needed. The only time it could become an issue and not control the way it should is if you had a negative tongue weight by loading a trailer extremely heavy behind the trailer rear axle.
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:h
Does someone with an Andersen wish to try it, for the sake of the community? Like, first try it with a percentage point less than you're comfortable, then shift more weight back, etc.
