Andersen Hitches (2024)

FAQs

Does Andersen hitch distribute weight? ›

ANDERSEN 'NO-SWAY' WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH

Combining modern materials, technology and innovation, it's the simplest, quietest, and most advanced weight distribution hitch on the road today.

The design of the Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch eliminates the sway and bounce in your trailer, using our interconnected motion-dampening chains and sway-control ball housing system.

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There is no need to disconnect the Andersen hitch in order to backup.

However, by redistributing weight across all axles of the caravan/tow vehicle combination, the WDH will play a role in significantly reducing the chances of sway occurring. The main drawback of any weight distribution hitch comes down to the stresses it places on and through the towbar and chassis.

The best rule of thumb is to compare your trailer and vehicle weights. You will need a weight distribution hitch if what you are towing starts to outweigh your vehicle's weight by one-half. For a 5,000-pound truck, that would be around 2,501 pounds.

It is recommended that a weight distribution hitch with built-in sway control or sway bars be used to increase vehicle stability and combat sway. Without sway control, trailer sway can cause unsafe driving conditions.

A weight distribution hitch can help to distribute the weight of the trailer more evenly, which can help to prevent bounce.

Using a weight distribution hitch is one of the most effective ways to prevent trailer sway. It will be a crucial part of your towing setup whether you drive a midsize, half-ton, or heavy-duty truck.

Curt trailer hitches are manufactured in Wisconsin, with only the hardware being imported from China.

What hitches are made in the USA? ›

CURT, a Lippert brand, offers a complete line of towing products and is the leading manufacturer of USA-made custom-fit trailer hitches.

So decided to go with andersens ultimate hitch made for trucks with flat beds. previous to this I have used a B&W companion since 2015.

Your goal is for the hitch and vehicle's receiver to be riding high enough from the ground to avoid scraping, even on potholes and bumpers. In order to achieve this, a trailer hitch should be at least 17 inches off the ground.

The Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch shifts the tow vehicle's weight forward towards the front axle (without any lifting). The spring bar can act like a diving board—loading and releasing kinetic energy, causing the truck and trailer to continue to bounce.

How do I know which size to buy? You need to know the ball weight of your vehicle. Bigger is not always better. You should buy the weight distribution hitch suited to the ball weight of your vehicle.

The weight carrying capacity is total weight a trailer hitch can safely tow without adding a weight distribution system. The weight distribution capacity is the maximum amount of weight a trailer hitch can safely tow with a weight distribution hitch installed.

By distributing more weight across the vehicle, the overall towing experience is optimized with better handling and braking. Note: Weight distribution hitches do not “reduce” tongue weight or allow you to tow beyond the capacities of the vehicle.

There are two main types of weight distribution hitches. Chain style and rigid bracket. For more than 75 years, the Equal-i-zer hitch has kept families safer on the road.