Andersen TT equalizer hitch questions

[Me_Again]

A neighbor here is\n our AZ snowbird park has a small Lance TT and the Andersen equalizer hitch. It appears to work via tension on the horizontal chains from the lower part of the hitch head to the trailers A-frame, to do both weight distribution and sway control?

My question is it not putting a lot of force on the trailer hitch latch mechanism that is normally not present in conventional equalizer hitch, where the equalizing force in on the top of the hitch ball, not on the back of it?

It has some appeal due to be aluminum, as my Pro Series head and bars are quite heavy.

Your thoughts?

https://andersenhitches.com/Products/3380--nosway-weight-distribution-hitch-8-droprise-2516-ball-3-4...

Chris

[Me_Again]

noteven wrote:
A spray can lubricant called Fluid Film might quiet the racket. A few applications might be needed for it to work its way in to the offending area.

The whole idea of a sway control like this is to created friction between two parts.

Chris

[noteven]

A spray can lubricant called Fluid Film might quiet the racket. A few applications might be needed for it to work its way in to the offending area.

[Me_Again]

greydog wrote:
Touted as a "silent" hitch, ours is far from it and squalls like an angry alley cat whenever we make a turn.

My Pro Series sway bar makes a fair amount of noise also. Not even sure I need it, however have not tried towing without it. Chris

[BarneyS]

Here are 6 pages of posts about the Andersen hitch from all the way back to 2011 which is close to when it first appeared on the market.
Barney

[Me_Again]

If you have one of these Bulldog hitches on your trailer, I would say go for it.



However if you have one of these that is quite standard fair, I would say no way Jose.



I do not believe that the latter is design for that much force on the latch mechanism. I can not see how this latch mechanism is rebuildable, and find no parts kit for it.

Bottom view.



When you look at the short distance from the ball down to the chain attachment point, then it is going to take a lot of tension pushing on the latch mechanism to transfer weight to the TV front axle. Ryan Andersen said up to 2000 pounds on each chain for a total of up to 4000 pounds.

Chris

[greydog]

I have, in my lifetime, made some purchases which were questionable and this Andersen hitch is high up on the list. Touted as a "silent" hitch, ours is far from it and squalls like an angry alley cat whenever we make a turn. I have contacted Andersen three times and have never gotten a response. I had planned to address some of the shortcomings myself but have decided it's simply not worth it so I'll probably just replace the hitch withone that works better. GD

[Lynnmor]

I would never buy one because of the latch issue you mentioned plus that ridiculous bracket that the chains pull against.

[bikendan]

wowens79 wrote:
I've never used one, but when I was researching hitches, it seemed like it was ok on lighter trailers, but did not due well as you got to heavier trailers.

x2!

[Earl_E]

There website claims it works for up to 14,000 pounds. All I know is we have one and a 10,000 # max weight trailer and it's worked great for 20,000 miles.I've seen no wear at all on the hitch.

[wowens79]

I've never used one, but when I was researching hitches, it seemed like it was ok on lighter trailers, but did not due well as you got to heavier trailers.

[Me_Again]

I just loOked at Ryan Andersen's video. The chains put up to 4000 pound of force on the back of the ball to create the weight equalizing. I wonder how long the coupler's latch will stand up to that?

Chris

[bob213]

Don't know anything about the hitch but after reading this no RVer should buy Andersen products!
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