Cummins12V98 wrote:
So 100# difference was a deal breaker for you on the B&W?
One thing amongst others that I don't like about the Andersen is how do you "LOCK" the RV to the hitch? What is stopping someone from pulling your T handle cable?
I tried to be as objective as possible in my review, in reality there were a few other factors at play specific to my situation.
I got my Andersen hitch on Amazon for $350 OTD, no taxes or shipping costs (Two day shipping with prime as well), I think that was a bargain. It's gone up a bit in price to $399
Additionally I was finding trouble sourcing the right sized B&W hitch for my situation (The 16k I don't feel comfortable with given my trailer size). Model RVK3255 (http://www.turnoverball.com/products/rvhitch/patriot-18k-fifth-wheel-hitch) was harder to find online at a good price and none of my local dealerships had it in stock.
Lastly, after having to lift out the old hitch alone, yes that was a deal breaker for me.
You do however raise a very valid point in terms of security. There is no way to lock the T handle cable.
Instead what I've done on occasion is to lock the safety chains from the trailer to my truck with a padlock. Fool proof, certainly not, but in sketchy areas it's an additional deterrent.
