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Old 01-06-2016, 04:48 PM   #21
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I didn't have time to post all the Andersen issues earlier, but I split the fiction material liner that surrounds the ball. Andersen sent me a replacement liner under warranty (They said the chains were to tight but remember they told me to get chains tighter). There is a video on how to replace the liner. No where near as easy as they make it appear. Never was able to change liner, it needed to be pressed out and back in. There was also sufficient amount of wear on the ball, so would imagine there is wear inside the hitch itself just can't see it.
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Old 01-06-2016, 04:58 PM   #22
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I didn't have time to post all the Andersen issues earlier, but I split the fiction material liner that surrounds the ball. Andersen sent me a replacement liner under warranty (They said the chains were to tight but remember they told me to get chains tighter). There is a video on how to replace the liner. No where near as easy as they make it appear. Never was able to change liner, it needed to be pressed out and back in. There was also sufficient amount of wear on the ball, so would imagine there is wear inside the hitch itself just can't see it.
The new washers and shorter springs make tightening a non-issue. You can really crank on them now, but there is still a spring compression limit.

The lining material has also changed. The old material was wearing out too quickly and when dirt/dust got in there it started making noise. Silence was one of my purchase requirements. My liner (and ball) came out just as easy as the video showed. It didn't go back in as easily. That took a long trip to reset where the C clip would go back on. There was 0 wear inside the hitch other than the lining.

I am still not sure I would go the Andersen route with an 11K TW, though. I think I would just get a 5er

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Old 01-06-2016, 05:40 PM   #23
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Good to know they are making improvements.
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Old 01-06-2016, 05:55 PM   #24
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Thanks for the info on the updated Andersen parts madmaxmutt. I did not know about. Not having issues with my 3 year old setup but think I'll contact them for the new parts anyway.
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Old 01-06-2016, 07:25 PM   #25
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We put 11k miles on it this year. I started seeing the noise symptom after about 8k IIRC.

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Old 01-06-2016, 07:38 PM   #26
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Thanks again. I estimate I have about 12000 on mine in the last 2 years. No noise but I'll take the ball out and check the lining to be sure.
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Old 01-09-2016, 09:18 AM   #27
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Reese dual cam here and love it. Rock solid feel driving down the road beside a big rig.
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Old 01-09-2016, 09:55 AM   #28
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Might want to think twice about a Camco hitch...

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Might also NOTE that the Brake Safety Pin was NOT Pulled because of the length and way it was connected! Youroo!!
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I pulled a 27 ft. TT for a couple of years with an Andersen. Found the Andersen to be by far the best hitch I have used. I would still be using the Andersen but, we went to a 5er.
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Old 01-09-2016, 10:32 AM   #31
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EXCELLENT point............Keep it short!
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Old 01-09-2016, 11:12 AM   #32
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on the Blue Ox. Simple, clean, quiet, back up without disconnecting anything, doesn't damage any chains, don't have to weld anything to trailer frame or drill any holes for set screws. Don't know why so many people have a problem with this hitch; it works great.

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Old 01-13-2016, 12:07 AM   #34
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Equalizer 4 pt way to go with the hybrid TT. Wayne Joan if u like the Anderson so much why did you not use their ultimate fith wheel hitch ?
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Equalizer 4 pt way to go with the hybrid TT. Wayne Joan if u like the Anderson so much why did you not use their ultimate fith wheel hitch ?
Fifth wheel hitch and wdh are two diferent animals. Fagstaff & rockwood 5ers come with a reese revolution (sidewinder) pin box
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Another vote for the Andersen. Great hitch that is the lightest on the market with its design as well as being extremely quiet, greasless ball, no adjust backing up and easy setup. I have an Equal-i-zer hitch as well and prefer the Andersen due to these reasons although both perform extremely well!

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Old 01-18-2016, 01:45 AM   #37
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I did not like the Anderson because of the chains and rubber shok
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Oops fat fingerd as I was saying chain and rubber shock absorber were not for me I will take a little more weight for a stronger wdh !!

Also wayne joan I know the difference between and and a 5 er and as I was saying Anderson make a very interesting 5th wheel hitch witch will work on a slider hitch!
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Oops fat fingerd as I was saying chain and rubber shock absorber were not for me I will take a little more weight for a stronger wdh !!
I don't understand what you are trying to say here? There is nothing weak about the chains and they are held in place by the giant nuts, not the red springs. Have you used an Andersen, or just going by what you have seen on the Internet?
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That is what I have been using for two years. Maybe time for an upgrade.
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