Andersen HitchesWeight Distribution Hitch | Tow Accessories | Universal Hitch Towing Kit | 4" Drop/Rise, 2" Ball, 10k lbs GTWR, 1400 lbs tongue weight| Grease free system | 3324

I compared the designs of all the other anti-sway and weight distribution hitches on the market. The Andersen "No-Sway" Weight Distribution hitch appeared to be the best and relatively straightforward design. Not having to deal with torsion bars and not having to do something extra prior to backing up are pluses. I purchased it 4 months ago for my 19' travel trailer and installed it myself in less than two hours (could have probably done it faster, but I kept re-reading the instructions to make sure I did not miss a step).So far, it appears to work quite well. No problems driving down winding, mountain roads. I haven't had a chance to experience any severe sway inducing conditions, like having to pass a tractor trailer under heavy cross-wind, but the design seems sound and my wife is comforted knowing we have anti-sway (one of the major reasons for buying the hitch :) ). The chains and rubber compression "springs" do effectively distribute the weight. You can tell as the chains become taut as you lower the weight onto the hitch ball. I have been able to attach and remove the bottom triangle plate without having to loosen the screws simply by lowering the trailer jack to remove the weight from the hitch, and pulling out the pin when the chains are slack.NOTE: My trailer is fairly light compared to the max. weight rating for the 3324 hitch (10,000 lb. GVWR) vs. my trailer (3,800 lb. GVWR), so your experience may differ.Reattaching the triangle plate of the hitch can be a little tricky. If you move the tow vehicle and do not re-hitch it at the same angle, the holes for the pin on the bottom of the hitch ball may not line up with the holes on the triangular plate. You can sometimes loosen the nut on one side until there is enough slack to line up the holes, but sometimes the angle is too much and you have to remove one of the chains temporarily. (This entire process is normal and described in the instructions booklet.) However, I found an easier way...TIP: If you purchase a 5/8" x 36" round steel rod from your hardware store, you can insert one end in the bottom hole of the hitch ball and use the rod to gently turn the hitch ball until it lines up with the holes in the triangular plate. Problem solved!Pros:* Well designed and solidly built* Can install yourself if you are handy* No need to disconnect anti-sway friction / torsion bars prior to backing up* Works!* Installation instructions are well written.* You can download sizing information and full instructions from the [...]Cons:* Reconnecting triangular plate can sometimes be tricky, but not if you use a steel rod (see TIP above)

Easy to install.

Very easy to install. Very quick hookup. Smooth and quiet operation. Really excellent towing experience.

I bought this because I needed the lightest weight set-up I could find. This whole system is under 60 pounds. It's expensive compared to a lot of other systems, but it works great and is easy to set up. The sway control works incredibly well (I have a lightweight high clearance trailer that I tow behind a Jeep, and was in the Mojave in 40-50 mph crosswinds with no problems!). I also like that you can back in, even at sharp angles, without having to get out and disconnect anything first. It doesn't distribute the weight as well as the solid bar designs, but it's good enough. All in all it's a really well made system.

I returned this hitch, though it looked great, and was easy to install. Problem was on my end: it is NOT meant for a boat trailer; I probably should have known it, but did not. It tore up by boat trailer brakes severely. Who was at fault? Well, hard to say exactly, I do know they are not, by design, for a boat trailer, but I don't think that was made clear enough--or at all, in their add. Still, if I had called I could have clarified it, and saved myself the installation and destroyed brakes. The only point I'm making really is to warn would be boat trailer owners--this IS a good product, but not for boat trailers. I know many guys already know that, just the same, a warning to the ignorant.