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10-21-2018, 09:23 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Calgary
Posts: 12
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SLX7 195RB Sway Control and Weigh Distribution Hitch
Just signed the papers on a 2018 195RB and the dealer is offering to install a Reese "Round Bar" WDH system which is supposed to be good for sway as well.
Funny conversation:
Salesguy (yelling across the room) "Hey Joe, what is the WDH that we install for the SLX7s?"
Partsguy "Reese"
Me "Which model?"
Salesguy "WHICH MODEL?"
Partsguy "The round bar ones"
Me "Model number and weight ratings?"
Salesguy "Good for 12,000 lb. I think, MODEL NUMBER?"
Partsguy "Don't know, the ones with the round bars"
Needless to day, I think I will have to do some research on my own before giving them $600 to install a WDH, the $600 seems reasonable but I want to make sure it is actually the right system for my new rig and my truck.
Question: What WDH and sway control do folks use on their SLX7s and are you happy with yours?
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10-21-2018, 10:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Auburn, WA
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I'm also using an Andersen on our 195RB Baja. Towed almost 23K miles over the last 4 seasons with it and it's been a very good hitch with excellent sway control. Lightweight, quiet, and easy to hook up.
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TT: 2019 ORV Timber Ridge 23DBS, Blue Ox SwayPro 15K/1500
TV: 2019 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCab LB, 6.2L, 4.30/e-locker, 4x4, 164" WB, RoadActive Suspension, 3216 payload
TV: 2014 RAM 1500 Big Horn CC (Traded in)
TT: 2015 Jay Flight SLX 195RB Baja Edition, Andersen No-Sway (Traded in)
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10-21-2018, 10:24 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
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X3 on the Anderson. Excellent hitch for that size trailer and so simple to use.
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2017 Jay Feather 7 22BHM Baja/Andersen WD
2018 F150 4x4 3.5L Ecoboost Max Tow
2015 MB Sprinter 2500 Passenger 2.1L Diesel
2007 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins 5.9L G56
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10-21-2018, 10:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Mapleton
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I also vote Andersen WDH! Really cut the sway in high winds going across Nebraska, Iowa and northern Colorado. Easy on and off, light weight, easy control variability. A winner over my last one with bars and no sway.
Interesting to watch semi's swaying from wind and not feel anything from my 195RB!
About 8,000 miles and still happy.
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2017 SLX 195RB
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit L 5.7L V8
Andersen WDH hitch, Renogy 100 AH Lithium &
200 Watts solar panels from Renogy
Prev. '14 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, gas 3.6 V6
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10-21-2018, 02:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Calgary
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Thanks guys, the Andersen hitch sounds like the right answer.
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10-21-2018, 02:56 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
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Installation is extremely easy. You will not be disappointed.
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2017 Jay Feather 7 22BHM Baja/Andersen WD
2018 F150 4x4 3.5L Ecoboost Max Tow
2015 MB Sprinter 2500 Passenger 2.1L Diesel
2007 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins 5.9L G56
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10-21-2018, 03:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Bozeman
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+? on Andersen (losing count), for all the reasons stated.
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10-21-2018, 03:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Mapleton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldtimer
Thanks guys, the Andersen hitch sounds like the right answer.
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While you are looking at the hitch consider the Andersen leveler. Really better than backing up on wood blocks or plastic stacks.
On Andersen, I called a couple of times because mine slipped, they gave me help and suggestions. I finally broke down and drilled a stop hole on mine as I did not have anyone to weld it on. Wish I did that in the first place.
My leveler broke after about a year, called, they sent me a new one no charge.
I did replace the pin for the plate with one from the farm store that had a big handle and a locking hitch pin on a leash. A lot easier to use.
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2017 SLX 195RB
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit L 5.7L V8
Andersen WDH hitch, Renogy 100 AH Lithium &
200 Watts solar panels from Renogy
Prev. '14 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, gas 3.6 V6
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10-21-2018, 04:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: State of Confusion
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MontanaRick
+? on Andersen (losing count), for all the reasons stated.
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And one more from a former Andersen Hitch owner. It's perfect for your trailer!
Murff
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2015 White Hawk 20MRB (It's last year)
2017 F150 2.7 Eco Boost 3.73 Gears
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10-25-2018, 09:29 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Calgary
Posts: 12
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Just watched the installation video from Andersen, Just need to buy/borrow a torque wrench and I should be good to go. Ordering one now.
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01-11-2020, 09:33 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Tullahoma
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I would use the Anderson hitch. You get for around $500.00 on Amazon. Easy to install.
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01-11-2020, 08:53 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Mount Joy, PA
Posts: 60
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A little late to the party but.
We have the same unit same years and the Reese hitch.
has worked out great for us.
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2018 Jay Flight SLX 195RB
2014 Ford Flex (retired)
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 Dbl Cab 5.7L
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01-11-2020, 09:38 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Young America
Posts: 36
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Our "veteran" RV salesman told us that if you tow with a full size half ton pickup with LT rear tires(and not the car tires that most come with from the factory) that SLX7 trailers did not need WDH or sway control. He said spend that money on other accessories that you might need.
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01-20-2020, 04:30 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Clovis
Posts: 67
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For the Anderson guys which model did you get? Does the universal 3, 4 ,5 6" bracket version work for the 195RB Baja? I keep forgetting to measure the frame.
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01-20-2020, 04:36 PM
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Location: State of Confusion
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Quote:
Originally Posted by garyg23
Our "veteran" RV salesman told us that if you tow with a full size half ton pickup with LT rear tires(and not the car tires that most come with from the factory) that SLX7 trailers did not need WDH or sway control. He said spend that money on other accessories that you might need.
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"Veteran" RV salesmen are as trustworthy as new RV salesmen. I wouldn't tow any travel trailer without some kind of equalizer and sway control.
My opinion, and the "Veteran" RV salesman's are worth what you paid for them.
Murff
("Veteran" travel trailer owner since 1983.)
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2015 White Hawk 20MRB (It's last year)
2017 F150 2.7 Eco Boost 3.73 Gears
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01-20-2020, 05:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Auburn, WA
Posts: 1,855
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brwarrior
For the Anderson guys which model did you get? Does the universal 3, 4 ,5 6" bracket version work for the 195RB Baja? I keep forgetting to measure the frame.
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I had the universal brackets and they worked fine. Of note though - I had them tack welded per the optional step in the install manual to prevent repeated slipping.
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TT: 2019 ORV Timber Ridge 23DBS, Blue Ox SwayPro 15K/1500
TV: 2019 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCab LB, 6.2L, 4.30/e-locker, 4x4, 164" WB, RoadActive Suspension, 3216 payload
TV: 2014 RAM 1500 Big Horn CC (Traded in)
TT: 2015 Jay Flight SLX 195RB Baja Edition, Andersen No-Sway (Traded in)
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01-21-2020, 04:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Bozeman
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I got the 3324. It depends on your tow vehicle and trailer heights (e.g., Baja or not). Mine was for 4Runner and Baja model. Their website is good for figuring model.
The welding is a great added step. We didn't and there has been no slippage issue. We thought we might want to move it to another trailer in the future.
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2018 Jayco 195RB
2014 Toyota 4Runner
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01-21-2020, 04:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Bozeman
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I got the 3324. It depends on your tow vehicle and trailer heights (e.g., Baja or not). Mine was for 4Runner and Baja model. Their website is good for figuring model.
The welding is a great added step. We didn't and there has been no slippage issue. We thought we might want to move it to another trailer in the future.
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01-21-2020, 04:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Mapleton
Posts: 4,373
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If you have any doubts just call Andersen. They have great customer service people who will answer your question. Make sure you know the trailer hitch height when level and the exact height of your truck receiver when level. This will get you the exact model to order. PS I ordered stuff from them and it came quickly.
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2017 SLX 195RB
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit L 5.7L V8
Andersen WDH hitch, Renogy 100 AH Lithium &
200 Watts solar panels from Renogy
Prev. '14 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, gas 3.6 V6
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