ralphnjoann wrote:
WTP-GC wrote:
one should expect failure of this product...just like one should expect failure of any man-made device. There will always be the chance that a weld was done improperly or a material defect exists beyond the manufactuer's control. But The overall number of failed UH's is minuscule. I can count only one time where pictures have been posted of this, plus 3 or 4 other written claims. All things considered, that's not even enough to raise an eyebrow at.
This entire forum seems to be a dedicated place for RV owners to come vent or rant about one problem or another with their rig. Blowouts, water damage, delam, reefer issues, water heater issues, etc. etc. etc. The Andersen UH doesn't even rank on the list of common complaints from actual users.
I agree 100%. The B&W Companion, for example, is a highly regarded hitch on these forums and I wouldn't hesitate to buy one if it met my needs. But here is a LINK to a report showing a catastrophic failure of the hitch when the trailer overturned. Would this single example be a reason not to buy the hitch? Not for me - stuff happens.
I don't know that you could call this a "catastrophic failure". If your trailer comes apart in a crash is that a "catastrophic failure", or the results of the crash? If the frame of your truck deforms after hitting a tree at 70 mph is that a "catastrophic failure" or the results of hitting a tree at 70 mph?
Personally I think the B&W hitch deformed when subjected to extreme forces in a rollover crash. I don't know that subjecting something to forces way beyond its design parameters should lead to surprise when there are problems. If you drive a 20 ton load over a bride rated for 5 tons you shouldn't be surprised when it collapses.
Yeah, I love my B&W hitch. :)
