newsomer wrote:
OK rexlion, your post nudged me over the line. I guess I'll be the guinea pig here. I just ordered a Andersen 3380 weight distribution hitch from a guy on eBay. Got it for $409.00 with free shipping and 60 day return policy (I pay return shipping if it comes down to it). There's another selling the same for $399.00 but has a 7 day return policy.
I should be able to recoup maybe a couple of hundred for my old hitch.
I'll post my impressions of the Andersen hitch after I've had a chance to give it a workout. Wish me luck.
Note that the latch assembly won't instantly break if there is too
much on it. Also dependent on what kind of coupler/latch you have.
The images posted earlier shows some with no upper dome contact towards
the rear, so the latch on 'that' type will see all of the forces. Others
do have the upper dome curve down in the rear, so below the ball flat
spot will touch and take the Andersen forces.
The big question is how long and what about during an emergency situation
What is your setup?
Good luck and report back often