Weight Distribution, Sway, and Tongue Weight

[mitch]

I also just finished up the install of an Anderson hitch, it's really not very difficult.  Prior to installation my truck would squat about 1.5 inches, after installation, with the Anderson at 4 threads showing I dropped .5 inches.  Took it for a spin around the neighborhood and it did seem more like a combined unit rather then 2 different vehicles that were connected.  It wasn't a real test but I think it will be noticeable and really go a long way towards removing any towing concerns.

While I was out I adjusted my brake controller and that didn't work out exactly as I expected.  It's certainly applying braking power but I could not get the trailer wheels to lock up even with the power setting on the controller at 8.5.  Since the instructions say to set at 6 and see if the wheels lock I'm a bit confused as to why 8 won't do it.  The controller is a Prodigy P2 and I could set it as high as 13 but that seemed like a bit much.  Any thoughts on this?  

[charliem]

[font size="3"]Mitch,

I was never able to lock my wheels on dry pavement. I don't think the trailer brakes are really designed for that much braking. They will lock on gravel. As long as you can feel them pulling you back they should be good.
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[mitch]

Then I'm good, thanks Charlie.

[nmken]

Sharing my thoughts on the Anderson Hitch - Simply Incredible!  Sway has been eliminated, truck passings and wind gusts are no longer an event at all and I can drive relaxed one handed again.  Sway was my biggest concern so did not really torque down the chains, just 1 turn past hand tight works well for me (16 TBS) - YMMV.  While I've only had this hitch out once so far I also noted an improvement in gas mileage - has anyone else seen this?  

[bobbie56]

Just finished setting up the ez2 round bar hitch that I had but needed to setup with the new tow vehicle, and what a difference. Was able to get the 2 side bolts in (and without much difficulty). A short drive in some very windy conditions we no problem, the trailer was rock solid.

Just one of the many weekend "Mods".

[ammobob]

I am going to order my Anderson WDS and take it with me in June when I pick-up our 21bhs. I'll have SIRV install it for me but have 1 question you all may be able to help me with. Anderson has a universal frame model 3324 that fits 3, 4 and 6" frames and a 4 3/8" frame model 3343. I believe the frame on the 21 is 4" and was planning to buy the 3343. Is my assumption right or should I go with the universal frame model?

[mitch]

If the frame is 4" I'd go with the Universal, you wouldn't need the extra 3/8ths.  I just installed the 3324 on my 13QBB which has a 3" frame and the Universal fits perfectly.

[charliem]

[font size="3"]The frame on the 21s is 4". The 4-3/8 unit should work fine. The "extra" 3/8 is just to allow ease of installation and also probably exists on the nominal 3,4,6 clamps. [/font][font size="3"]The universal clamp will also work and would allow you to move it to a smaller or larger trailer in the future if you envision that. [/font][font size="3"]Several members, including djsamuel have installed the Anderson with good success.
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[ammobob]

Thanks for the info. This will be my second LL and don't plan to buy anything else. I'll go with the 3324 and universal brackets just to play it safe. Would hate to get there and something not fit.

[jtelles3993]

Thanks for the info. This will be my second LL and don't plan to buy anything else. I'll go with the 3324 and universal brackets just to play it safe. Would hate to get there and something not fit.

I learned the hard way. The 4" , brackets will NOT work. So you made the right move!

[djsamuel]

The universal brackets worked great for me.

[kycamper]

Was going to try out my new Andersen hitch this weekend, but they sent me a 2 5/16" ball and not the 2". Oh well, test drive will have to wait.

[leslie]

Was going to try out my new Andersen hitch this weekend, but they sent me a 2 5/16" ball and not the 2". Oh well, test drive will have to wait.

Bummer

[maryvanilla]

I'm headed out next week from WA state to pickup my new 21BHS at Sunny Island RV in IL! Ordered it in Jan. and livin lite just shipped to dealer two days ago. After speaking with Jeff at Sunny Island about the Andersen WDH, he let me know they keep a pallet of them at the dealer. Seems to be almost standard gear with new 21's he sells. I'll weigh-in with pictures and my towing experience on my trip back to WA! Thanks for posting everyone! I'm looking forward to finally sharing on this forum vice just reading. Have learned a lot hawking everyone's posts!

[jtelles3993]

6000 + miles on this first cross country trip and am now totally committed to my Andersen!