New Andersen WD hitch
A fellow camper bud showed me this. It's new and different. Anyone using one? Andersen WD hitches A U-tube video with the factory guy explaining it. You have to get past MR Truck doing his...
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CHD Dad wrote:
"Ben - that all makes perfect sense to me and what I was thinking about when looking the design over after getting my scale numbers. There just isnt enough leverage for the amount of force the chains are applying. It works to a point and then rapidly diminishing returns start happening."
I agree with the leverage statement and that is basically the reason I did not go with the Anderson for my new, heavier trailer I have on order.
I'm NOT an engineer, but I understand basic mechanics and concepts of leverage and weight distribution. I also do not see how the chains pulling on a horizontal plane as they apparently do can apply enough leverage to get the proper weight back on the front tires as compared to what weight distribution bars do.
I agree that the chains do transfer some weight to the front, but not enough for the larger trailers. The Anderson is probably fine for trailers in the 5-6,000 lb range.
"Ben - that all makes perfect sense to me and what I was thinking about when looking the design over after getting my scale numbers. There just isnt enough leverage for the amount of force the chains are applying. It works to a point and then rapidly diminishing returns start happening."
I agree with the leverage statement and that is basically the reason I did not go with the Anderson for my new, heavier trailer I have on order.
I'm NOT an engineer, but I understand basic mechanics and concepts of leverage and weight distribution. I also do not see how the chains pulling on a horizontal plane as they apparently do can apply enough leverage to get the proper weight back on the front tires as compared to what weight distribution bars do.
I agree that the chains do transfer some weight to the front, but not enough for the larger trailers. The Anderson is probably fine for trailers in the 5-6,000 lb range.
