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Re: Andersen Ultimate Hitch Rail Version
Ok, here is my piece. I started out with a B&W slider for my camper, I loved it, thing was built like a tank and would handle anything I could throw at it. Problem was it took up the whole bed and I don't have the storage or the means to get the thing out the bed. I looked at the Andersen and I am glad I did. I have the the gooseneck version. I got the safety chain kit just didn't want to take any chances if I get pulled over. As for people talking about raising up the 5er to hook up, you have to do that with any camper right? I've been to very few campground where the height to unhook is the right height to level the camper. I use a pvc pipe cut to the height the hitch needs to be at in order to hook up. Yes you need to back up right underneath the hitch in order for the ball to seat in the hitch, but once the ball is seated in the hitch it is not going to pull out, no need to worry if the jaws locked. You can also see the T handle while driving down the road depending on where you installed it. There is no need for padlocks or to check to see if someone unlocked your jaws. Since the ball fits into a greaseless socket there is no messy grease to mess with and there is no play so take offs and stops are smooth. My only regret is I didn't order the Andersen first. With everything there are pros and cons. I've owned both and the Andersen works best for me and will be the only hitch I will ever use.445Views0likes0CommentsRe: andersen hitch lock
e-light wrote: RustyJC wrote: Me Again wrote: Thinking it could never jump of the ball is fool hearty! Stuff happens. Chris Trailers jump off ball hitches all too often - that's why many states require safety chains with both receiver and gooseneck hitches (both ball hitches). How exactly is the Andersen hitch any different? Don't they offer safety chains for those states that require them? Rusty Yes they do sell safety chains. I use them...just a little extra peace of mind. The way the hitch couples it would be very, very difficult if not impossible for it to unhitch once it's locked into place. There is a pin that slides under the ball. It would take failure of the metal components to cause failure. And the coupler itself is a solid block of aluminum. Never say never..I know...but after towing with it all season I have 100% confidence in the system. Its just like anything else though, take your time and double check everything. I agree 100%. I use the chains. But once the hitch is down on the ball its not going anywhere minus catastrophic metal failure. I can see the turn bolt from the cab. There is no need to do a pull test either. I don't have to worry about high hitching or making sure the jaws lock in place. I just back underneath and drop the hitch on the ball turn the turn bolt or locking mech and hook the chains up along with the lights and brake and she is ready to go.537Views0likes0Comments- 280Views0likes0Comments
Re: Camping Buddies
bigred1cav wrote: Try weekends with places that have beach's and kids places. Now, don't give us old people a short shrift. We know things and may not like your music and noise but we do like people, even young people. Give us a try sometime, walk up say hello and offer a cup of coffee as we walk by. You can tell the old grouch asses, we don't like . We like bluegrass so a lot of people don't like our music.490Views0likes0Comments
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