New Andersen WD hitch

reno82 wrote:
I like the idea but there are a few areas I'm concerned about. On the video it is said there is 2000# on each chain. Are the clevis and chains shown strong enough for that much constant pressure, they seem small to me?

Also, how do you know how far to tighten each chain.

Finally how does it work with heavier TW? I run around 1500#, with bars you get the size bar to match your TW, do these come in different sizes?

Hi Reno,

It is hard to tell what size chain they are using. I'm guessing 5/16". If it is 5/16 grade 43 chain then it is 11,700# pounds rated breaking strength. 5,850# proof load. This is the same type of chain that is used for towing safety chains in many cases.

And if grade 43 is not strong enough they can go to grade 70 transport chain which is even stronger.

I can see them over coming the chain strength with the right selection of chain in size and grade.

See here http://www.nacm.info/Downloads/NACM%20_Welded_Specs.pdf

You tighten the nuts behind the urethane springs to adjust for WD like you do now with chain links and head tilt. Once you get both sides equal and the same distance in tightening for your wanted WD, they you need to measure or mark how much thread is exposed and crack back to that location on the next hook up.

Just you have to unscrew the preload when unhitching if the tongue jack at it's highest position will not unload it. So there is a screw on and screw off operation possible in many cases. Higher tongue weights most likely.

They state the hitch is rated to 1,400# tongue weight, 14,000# pull. If you are 1,500# TW then this is not big enough. There is only 1 model out so far. I did not see where they have a low end rating.

Hope this helps

John