Trying the Anderson WD Hitch

[Jrparne]

@Soupflakes any updates with the Anderson hitch?

 

[ssmock]

I have the Anderson weight distribution hitch, use it on my 2014 Expedition towing a all aluminum car hauler (2,800 lbs.) and the vehicle (3,200 lbs.) add gear and fuel etc maybe another 600 to 800 lbs and I'm all in at around 6,600 lbs. System works, no sway except when passing a semi on the highway or one passes me. Easily adjustable and only hear a creaking noise when in a tight corner or going over a grade like pulling out of a gas station. Still playing with the hitch and getting the car to sit on the sweet spot. I've put around 3K miles total using the Anderson Hitch and like it.

 

[zoey2015]

I have the Anderson weight distribution hitch, use it on my 2014 Expedition towing a all aluminum car hauler (2,800 lbs.) and the vehicle (3,200 lbs.) add gear and fuel etc maybe another 600 to 800 lbs and I'm all in at around 6,600 lbs. System works, no sway except when passing a semi on the highway or one passes me. Easily adjustable and only hear a creaking noise when in a tight corner or going over a grade like pulling out of a gas station. Still playing with the hitch and getting the car to sit on the sweet spot. I've put around 3K miles total using the Anderson Hitch and like it.

I'm assuming the trailer frame where you bolt the frame brackets onto is aluminum, correct? The installation states that 75-90 ft-lbs of torgue for the bolts. Have the clamped brackets had any negative impact on the frame? After 3K miles of using it have they caused any issues to the frame? Thanks!

 

[ssmock]

Yes all Aluminum frame and no, the brackets have not crushed any part of the frame. The set screws in each bracket seem to work properly. Take the measurements and angle the brackets properly and all is good.

 

[ssmock]

Forgot to mention my frame is a boxed in frame not a C-Channel frame. You can also drill holes and bolt the brackets to the frame, I decided not to do that.

 

[zoey2015]

Same boxed in frame here