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01-05-2021, 11:11 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Lower Mainland, BC
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Is an Andersen WD Hitch Overkill for my application?
Hey All,
New RV'er here, we just got our Jayco 174BH (max weight is ~3900lbs fully loaded), towing with our 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500 4.8L v8. Chevy recommends a WDH for anything over 5000lbs, and since were inching towards that, and we live in the rocky mountains, I thought it would be a good idea to start looking at the options out there.
...I've gone down a rabbit hole of information...
I really like the look of the Andersen anti-sway WDH setup, but coming in at around $850 CAD it certainly is a steep price. At the same time, I don't want to buy something that does a half ass job, get pissed off, then have to go out and buy something else.
Is the Andersen worth the price for my setup, or what else have you guys used with a similar setup?
Thanks in advance!
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01-05-2021, 11:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Colorado Springs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OrangeLefty
Hey All,
New RV'er here, we just got our Jayco 174BH (max weight is ~3900lbs fully loaded), towing with our 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500 4.8L v8. Chevy recommends a WDH for anything over 5000lbs, and since were inching towards that, and we live in the rocky mountains, I thought it would be a good idea to start looking at the options out there.
...I've gone down a rabbit hole of information...
I really like the look of the Andersen anti-sway WDH setup, but coming in at around $850 CAD it certainly is a steep price. At the same time, I don't want to buy something that does a half ass job, get pissed off, then have to go out and buy something else.
Is the Andersen worth the price for my setup, or what else have you guys used with a similar setup?
Thanks in advance!
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It is not overkill, at all for that combo. It would be perfect, in fact. You won't need a lot of weight distribution, but you will want the anti-sway for those mild mountain breezes...
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01-05-2021, 11:26 PM
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Thanks, Yeah I was starting to think I need more sway protection then weight distribution, and the Andersen looks like it does a nice job of it. With the regular WDH the dealer was trying to sell me (at $500+ CAD), they needed for me to also buy a Sway bar which I thought was kind of silly.
I've basically talked myself into the Andersen, now just seeing if what I want it truly needed.
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01-06-2021, 12:06 AM
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X2 on the Andersen. Our TT is heavier than yours and the Andersen has been rock solid in some pretty strong side winds. It’s light, easy to hitch and does the job. That, and our safety, is worth the extra cost to me.
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01-06-2021, 04:38 AM
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Ditto on Anderson. Just make sure you get the latest components and extended brackets or the under slung receiver hitch on Jayco TT’s. Enjoy.
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01-06-2021, 08:56 AM
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Reese makes a good one far cheaper for your application... i have one for my 10k toy hauler and have 10k plus miles on it.. works great...
that 4.8 is going to scream going up a hill... ;o)
good luck
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01-06-2021, 01:41 PM
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I towed my 4500 lbs camper 2 times without the hitch. Never again. It is night and day. I have the Anderson no sway. Third trip was a 1000 mile trip. The x213 stayed where it was suppose to and handled awesome. Easy to set up. And it doesn’t weigh a ton.
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01-06-2021, 01:42 PM
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Oh and it’s quiet and easy to back up without having to unhook anything.
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01-06-2021, 07:37 PM
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Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cbeers
Ditto on Anderson. Just make sure you get the latest components and extended brackets or the under slung receiver hitch on Jayco TT’s. Enjoy.
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Can you explain what you mean by "under slung receiver hitch? Looking at getting an Andersen for my 2021 Jay Feather 24BH and a little unsure as to witch Andersen WDH.
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01-06-2021, 08:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hoosierdraft
Can you explain what you mean by "under slung receiver hitch? Looking at getting an Andersen for my 2021 Jay Feather 24BH and a little unsure as to witch Andersen WDH.
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The fitment guide says: "* NOTE: If your coupler is positioned below the frame, contact Andersen Hitches because you may need a custom kit with “extended universal” brackets."
Some couplers are welded to the top of the trailer frame. Some are underneath. The underneath variety is what they are talking about.
Quote:
Originally Posted by OrangeLefty
I really like the look of the Andersen anti-sway WDH setup, but coming in at around $850 CAD it certainly is a steep price.
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BTW, I also question the initial price posted. I think the Andersen's are still for sale under $600 dollars. Wherever you found it, I would look elsewhere on the Internet.
Example link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006X21BH0...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
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01-06-2021, 11:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by madmaxmutt
The fitment guide says: "* NOTE: If your coupler is positioned below the frame, contact Andersen Hitches because you may need a custom kit with “extended universal” brackets."
Some couplers are welded to the top of the trailer frame. Some are underneath. The underneath variety is what they are talking about.
Attachment 66929
BTW, I also question the initial price posted. I think the Andersen's are still for sale under $600 dollars. Wherever you found it, I would look elsewhere on the Internet.
Example link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006X21BH0...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
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Ah thanks for that extra explanation - I think my coupler is fine, good to check though!
The $850 is CAD - everything is expensive up in Canada-land. If I went to order that hitch you posted, it would come out to $884.
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01-06-2021, 11:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by curver900
Reese makes a good one far cheaper for your application... i have one for my 10k toy hauler and have 10k plus miles on it.. works great...
that 4.8 is going to scream going up a hill... ;o)
good luck
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Lol thanks, everyone keeps telling me about how high the 4.8 is gonna rev on the hills - I can't wait lol!
I considered the Reese, but they look a little clunky, plus the model the RV dealership had, required an additional bar for sway control. All said and done, the Reese was only a ~$200 cheaper then the Andersen. Hense why I started looking elsewhere.
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01-06-2021, 11:10 PM
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Location: Lower Mainland, BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RedFraggle
I towed my 4500 lbs camper 2 times without the hitch. Never again. It is night and day. I have the Anderson no sway. Third trip was a 1000 mile trip. The x213 stayed where it was suppose to and handled awesome. Easy to set up. And it doesn’t weigh a ton.
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Thanks, I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on the Andersen. I haven't read any reviews from people who have tried it and didn't like it. Only negative reviews are from people who haven't tried it.
The lighter weight on the tongue of the truck is certainly nice especially if we want a second battery or propane tank. It just looks nicer too, not as clunky!
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01-06-2021, 11:10 PM
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Location: Colorado Springs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OrangeLefty
Ah thanks for that extra explanation - I think my coupler is fine, good to check though!
The $850 is CAD - everything is expensive up in Canada-land. If I went to order that hitch you posted, it would come out to $884.
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Ah, didn't realize we were talking in funny money.
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01-07-2021, 07:11 AM
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Location: Maine
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Quote:
Originally Posted by curver900
Reese makes a good one far cheaper for your application... i have one for my 10k toy hauler and have 10k plus miles on it.. works great...
that 4.8 is going to scream going up a hill... ;o)
good luck
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I'm considering the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 6K GTW, 600 TW or the Andersen. I've had good luck with Reese products for many years. Glad to hear people are also happy with their Andersen setups.
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01-07-2021, 08:48 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Southeastern CT
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At various times over the last 45 years, we have purchased items where we bit the bullet and bought better quality. Other times we went with the cheaper alternative. We finally realized that sometimes the cheaper alternative was satisfactory, sometimes it wasn't. However, we have never, ever regretted our purchase of better quality products.
"Never buy a cheap parachute"
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01-08-2021, 04:32 PM
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Thanks all for the input everyone. After reading a bunch of reviews and watching waaaayyyy too many YouTube videos, I've decided to go with my gut and get an Andersen hitch. The positive reviews on it were overwhelming with very few unsatisfied customers (which could just be improper installation). With such a light trailer, we dont need heavy duty weight distribution, but I don't feel like a single friction bar will give me confidence while traveling the mountains with semi trucks.
I'll report back after a few trips on how it's working.
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01-08-2021, 05:08 PM
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Yup, it is pretty rare that an actual Andersen owner has issues with it. Lots of people who have never used one with complaints, though.
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01-08-2021, 05:14 PM
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Location: Perryton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OrangeLefty
Thanks all for the input everyone. After reading a bunch of reviews and watching waaaayyyy too many YouTube videos, I've decided to go with my gut and get an Andersen hitch. The positive reviews on it were overwhelming with very few unsatisfied customers (which could just be improper installation). With such a light trailer, we dont need heavy duty weight distribution, but I don't feel like a single friction bar will give me confidence while traveling the mountains with semi trucks.
I'll report back after a few trips on how it's working.
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I’m positive you will be happy with your choice, if not you then your back. Happy Travels.
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2019 F250 Superduty Powerstroke Diesel
2020 Jayco Jay Flight 34rsbs
Anderson WDH 14k
Wineguard G3 portable sat system & H24 receiver
2013 Harley Triglide
2 Yorkies
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01-16-2021, 12:51 PM
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Never overkill! AND, I also would be sure to have weight distribution and sway control.
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