New trailer next week, which Andersen WDH?
I am picking up my new 28' travel trailer next week (ORV 23DBS, wet weight 8100 lb). I am towing with a new 2017 RAM 3500 Megacab with air suspension. The Andersen website says I should measure thi...
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I bought a new-to-me ORV TT this summer. It's similar to yours in weight & length and comes with a WD hitch without anti-sway. The previous owner tows with a Ram 3500 and claims he doesn't need anti-sway bar.
I tow with a Chevy 1500HD and have spent close to this entire summer looking for a WD Hitch with anti-sway features. I had 20 yrs experiences on a Reese Dual Cam and quite happy with it. However, the new DC requires drilling on the TT frame for installation and that's something I try to avoid. I had a close look at the Andersen hitches. Its light-weight and non-greasy features drawn me to it. The pros and cons are just like the other post said. The model number 3350 the Andersen rep quoted you would be the one for my TT as well rating wise. In the end, with consideration on my 970# tongue weight, I got cold feet and settled on a Equal-i-zer 12,000# WD Hitch. What sold me was the complete bolt-on installation and it doesn't rely on the clamps to counter-act the weight transfer. I haven't had a chance to test it out since I had it installed last weekend so there's not much I can report on its performance. I will take a short camping trip tomorrow and see how it goes.
Like other post suggested, if the receiver on your truck can handle your TT's tongue wt, you can hook it up and tow it home. In my case, my receiver is only good for 500# TW without WD Hitch. But I know some newer 3/4T P-U do have higher rated receiver.
Now that I have installed my hitch, I realize I could be a good candidate for an Anderson hitch, and so could you too. During my set-up of the WD Hitch, I noticed the front axle only lifted 1/4" without the spring bars mounted. I think this is due to my 3000# rated rear axle and long wheel base of the crew cab. So in your case, with a 3500 P-U, the weight transfer factor is not that critical. An Andersen could work well for you.
I tow with a Chevy 1500HD and have spent close to this entire summer looking for a WD Hitch with anti-sway features. I had 20 yrs experiences on a Reese Dual Cam and quite happy with it. However, the new DC requires drilling on the TT frame for installation and that's something I try to avoid. I had a close look at the Andersen hitches. Its light-weight and non-greasy features drawn me to it. The pros and cons are just like the other post said. The model number 3350 the Andersen rep quoted you would be the one for my TT as well rating wise. In the end, with consideration on my 970# tongue weight, I got cold feet and settled on a Equal-i-zer 12,000# WD Hitch. What sold me was the complete bolt-on installation and it doesn't rely on the clamps to counter-act the weight transfer. I haven't had a chance to test it out since I had it installed last weekend so there's not much I can report on its performance. I will take a short camping trip tomorrow and see how it goes.
Like other post suggested, if the receiver on your truck can handle your TT's tongue wt, you can hook it up and tow it home. In my case, my receiver is only good for 500# TW without WD Hitch. But I know some newer 3/4T P-U do have higher rated receiver.
Now that I have installed my hitch, I realize I could be a good candidate for an Anderson hitch, and so could you too. During my set-up of the WD Hitch, I noticed the front axle only lifted 1/4" without the spring bars mounted. I think this is due to my 3000# rated rear axle and long wheel base of the crew cab. So in your case, with a 3500 P-U, the weight transfer factor is not that critical. An Andersen could work well for you.
