Hitches

TomG2 wrote:
Have you actually ever owned or used an Andersen No Sway Hitch?

No, I haven't. It is a strange look design, that's for sure. I can't see how it works as a sway preventer.

I'm a bit confused. Did you previously have a sway problem and you're looking for a hitch to mitigate it? Or are you just looking for a hitch that can combat sway if it does happen?

There are a lot of hitches out there. My first piece of advice is to get one with built in sway control. I am not a fan of the add on friction bars. Call me lazy but I don't like the idea of hooking up this extra piece of equipment, tightening it to some magical level and then having to remove it when backing into tight spots.

I am no expert but I am happy with my Equalizer. Mine does not make noise. I have it dialed in and use lubrication at the points the manufacturer recommends. Again, there are lots of good ones out there but you will have to take into consideration your tow vehicle and the weight and length of your trailer. Saving money is always a good thing but going "cheap" is never a wise decision.

How about this one 10000 lb. Capacity Weight-Distributing Hitch
You can even get the sway control at a good price.

Kalait wrote:
Due to an accident in December, we are now looking for a new trailer, though we have found one we love, however, the hitch is the problem. ProPride is very expensive but does answer the sway control problem. However, Andersen Hitches seems to be the same answer but cheaper only $500 instead of $2700. What is your advice?:@

The main advantage of the Andersen hitch is it's light weight, much less than any other system on the market. Many who own one generally report it works well, especially with smaller, lighter weight trailers. I've never owned one myself but did own an Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Hitch and other being noisy in operation it worked really well, with almost all owners highly recommending it. Regardless, if you plan to continue using your Xterra as a tow vehicle you'd want to be awfully cautious about the size of trailer you plan to tow with it. As others have mentioned no weight distribution hitch can make up for an inadequate tow vehicle.

Perhaps drop a couple grand on a hitch. Then you can use it in your forum signature for ooosies and ahhhsies.

deltabravo wrote:
Not the Anderson, there are much better hitches out there.

Have you actually ever owned or used an Andersen No Sway Hitch?

(By the way, it is spelled Andersen)

They are great hitches in some applications. Adequate tow vehicle being the first one.

Kalait wrote:
What is your advice?:@

Not the Andersen, there are much better hitches out there.

Reese Love mine. http://www.reeseprod.com/products/weight-distribution/sway-control/xDqAUvNOHeLn4jGugnk0vinEnFq6tMQe

Reece Love mine. http://www.reeseprod.com/products/weight-distribution/sway-control/xDqAUvNOHeLn4jGugnk0vinEnFq6tMQe