Andersen WD hitch

I bought the 2.5" receiver because I didn't like having so much play with the sleeve. It's much sturdier now and I can actually open my tailgate without it contacting the tongue jack.

I have one and I previously came from the trunion bar WD hitch.

I really like how quiet it is and how easy it is to hitch and de-hitch with just simply pulling *1* pin after raising the truck, then lower it, then remove the tongue lock, raise it back up, then drive away.

FYI that if you have a 2.5" receiver (Diesel F-250+) Anderson sells a 2.5" version for like $80 more so you dont have to use the sleeve. I dont feel like spending the extra $ so I just use the 2.5" -> 2.0" sleeve to adapt.

I am pulling a 35' Toy hauler, dry weight 8800, 1100 tongue, i prob load it to 10500-11000? i have a 2012 F-250 powerstroke diesel, with added Load Lifter 5000 airbags too.

We really like ours for the easy hitching and light weight. My DW can get the rig all hooked up if I'm working a half-day before trip departure.

Our TV has passenger biased tires and we've had sway issues. At least three times the Ford automatic anti-sway has kicked in. With your studier TV and LT tires, you may not have the same issues.

Our 26' TT weighs 6,000 ready for camping. If I make a big change next year it will be to a Blue Ox Swaypro hitch. But my first $$$ of the year will go to replacing all the TT tires because of age and harsh conditions here.

I like mine. I tow a jayco 26bh with a f250. Works great. Had no problem with the winds at the outer banks when the hurricane was coming in.

I will mention that if you do get it, you should also get a spear spring bushing. I split on of mine and I could not find a dealer near me that had any on stock. And next day air out of Idaho takes 3 days to make it to the outer banks.

krsmitty wrote:
I have a Ram 2500 CTD as TV...looking at getting around a 30-35 TT.

My TT is about 30' and as I said, I'm very happy with the Andersen. Since you have a diesel too, I'm guessing you'd probably have similar results. The only thing that could change that would be if your truck is a short bed, regular cab. Obviously the shorter the wheel base of the truck, the more weight you have removed from the steer axle for any given tongue weight. The heavy diesel engine helps a lot, but what also makes a big difference is how long the "arm" is that the engine is sitting at the other end of.

As has been stated here several times, the Andersen seems to work best with lighter TT's because of the lower tongue weights. But, I think you also have to consider the truck. So, small light TT with short half ton gas truck = good combo. Large, heavier TT with long wheel base diesel truck = good combo. Large, heavier TT with short wheel base truck or gas truck = may not work well because the Andersen can't restore enough weight to the steer axle. At least that's my take on it...

I have a 1500 Ram pulling a Coachmen 25RKS and changing to the Andersen was the best upgrade for comfort we've made. Cleaner, quieter and much much more comfortable than the Reese WD/sway hitch that was originally on the trailer. Good support from Andersen.

I have a Ram 2500 CTD as TV...looking at getting around a 30-35 TT.

I have had a great experience with the Andersen hitch. As noted, it is not for those with heavy trailers and light duty tow vehicles. Quiet, smooth, clean, and lightweight.

hvac wrote:
I have one and love it, a very elegant design and easy to use. Up to this point I only used the reese dual cam, this hitch blows that set up away..

+1. I find the Andersen to be a terrific option.

I have one and I really like it. Initially I went with no WD, sway control only. Because I drive a diesel with 8' bed and crew cab (really heavy engine and a long wheel base), the 850lb tongue weight caused an insignificant reduction of weight on the steer axle. Handling was totally fine, however on lousy roads the ride was not enjoyable with a significant degree of bounce. I came here for advice and several recommended the Andersen. Reduction in bounce is one of the major selling points of the Andersen and I would say with my combo it does a fantastic job in that regard.