I may have to get a 68RFE in my new truck.

[JR]

What is that flimsy metal triangle looking piece hanging off your hitch? I don't think those rope buckles are for safety chains.

What is that flimsy metal triangle looking piece hanging off your hitch? I don't think those rope buckles are for safety chains.

I'm pretty sure it's another one of Anderson's wonderful inventions - The large hole is supposed to fit around the GN ball for the safety chains.

I'm not sure about the oversized caribiners, that's a new one for that application

 

[Cummins12V98]

Stuart simply use the weight/inflation chart I provided for you. Looks to me you most likely can drop about 10 psi off the rears. I know you are looking for a better ride so that is one great place to start. Michelin MS2's is another and replace all your shocks with Bilstein 4600's.

 

[brucejohnson]

I'm pretty sure it's another one of Anderson's wonderful inventions - The large hole is supposed to fit around the GN ball for the safety chains.

I'm not sure about the oversized caribiners, that's a new one for that application

I believe that is the "double action" quick release. Once to quickly remove it from the truck when not needed, and once to remove the truck quickly from the fallen trailer? Keeps the truck pretty?... Should hook chains "directly" to trailer hitch loops for maximum retention...
(Serious education using a certain form of humor)

 

[gsbrockman]

I'm pretty sure it's another one of Anderson's wonderful inventions - The large hole is supposed to fit around the GN ball for the safety chains.

I'm not sure about the oversized caribiners, that's a new one for that application

Well......in the event of a ball failure.....that would certainly guarantee chain failure as well. Aren’t chains suppose to provide safety in the event of a ball failure? Must have been engineered by someone wearing a straitjacket......

 

[HPSimpson]

GS how many 3" goose-neck balls have you seen broken? Yes safety rated chains are suppose to be last line of defense, at least I hope.

 

[gsbrockman]

GS how many 3" goose-neck balls have you seen broken? Yes safety rated chains are suppose to be last line of defense, at least I hope.

Zero.

 

[dieselshadow]

If a trailer comes off the ball, a higher probability than the ball breaking, what are the chances of a chain thing that uses the ball for security is actually going to stay on the ball in an incident?

I wouldn’t bet on it.

 

[JR]

Don't shoot the messenger fellas!
I come in peace!

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Notice the description specifically says "carabiners"

WTH? Those are obviously shackles as noted by the screw pin.

Objects that look similar to a shackle with a pin without threads and a cotter pin to retain the pin is a clevis.

A carabiner is neither. It is a device used in climbing, and a nomenclature I've not ever seen used in transport.

I'd say Anderson needs to go to rigging school before they sell anymore product.

 

[JR]

I believe that is the "double action" quick release. Once to quickly remove it from the truck when not needed, and once to remove the truck quickly from the fallen trailer? Keeps the truck pretty?... Should hook chains "directly" to trailer hitch loops for maximum retention...
(Serious education using a certain form of humor)

Bruce, you have a way with words I only wish I had

 

[brucejohnson]

Don't shoot the messenger fellas!
I come in peace!

https://tweetys.com/andersen-3248-c...AJ4NCZJCPSVj6OQRowX6530juxY0cZ4hoCPSgQAvD_BwE


Notice the description specifically says "carabiners"

WTH? Those are obviously shackles as noted by the screw pin.

Objects that look similar to a shackle with a pin without threads and a cotter pin to retain the pin is a clevis.

A carabiner is neither. It is a device used in climbing, and a nomenclature I've not ever seen used in transport.

I'd say Anderson needs to go to rigging school before they sell anymore product.

These are what Andersen suggests (I hope) 'cause this is what I have to increase the chain length for their weight distribution hitch. I spoke with a rep several years ago and it was their recommendation. Pretty darned strong... Not the spring loaded lever type as those could stretch or break and give a spectacular real time "3-D action movie" display in the review mirrors.
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Or "the included" carabiners as stated in the ad:

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[brucejohnson]

Bruce, you have a way with words I only wish I had

Gosh, thank you JR...wish my skool teetchers had the same observation...I'm not as sane as I look, either...(Max Fleischer and Looney-Tunes Rule!) which surprised my wife "after" we were married. She's kept me for the past 48+ years though...

 

[Stuart Carter Brandt]

Good morning boys hope everybody's well okay I took the I took the logs out and I got the blocks out and I'm cleaning up the back of the truck bad so I'm going to experiment today I'm going to probably lower the tires again not telling anything just by the truck I'm experimenting put them down to 32 and see how it rides but it rides brutal right now let me tell you.

 

[Timd32]

Good morning boys hope everybody's well okay I took the I took the logs out and I got the blocks out and I'm cleaning up the back of the truck bad so I'm going to experiment today I'm going to probably lower the tires again not telling anything just by the truck I'm experimenting put them down to 32 and see how it rides but it rides brutal right now let me tell you.View attachment 120392

Sounds good, be safe out there.

 

[HPSimpson]

You will keep us all posted on the results Stuart, won't you?

 

[NIsaacs]

Stuart, I am going to rag on you again Don't take it personal, just a suggestion from a long time hauler.

As a commercial RV transporter, I would upgrade your ball mount to match the 2.5" receiver. That 2" 3 way ball mount is probably rated about 10k and is non adjustable.

This equalizer hitch is only 2" but you get the idea, one in 2.5" would be great and is adjustable. You want to always have the truck/trailer combo, as level as possible.

 

[Stuart Carter Brandt]

Those are not safe when you have a 9500 pound dually and not necessary.

in 1998 I was pulling campers and I had the weight distribution packet package like you're showing their however it was I believe it was a Reese type and it actually close to me or it was a partial cause and be having a rear-end accident where I rear-ended somebody because it literally unweighted my rear wheels when I was coming to a stop so I don't believe in them I believe they're unsafe I have a background in engineering I do know what I'm talking about but not before a lighter way truck will work but in essence your cantilever against the ball and the ball is you having leveraged against the trailer lifting the front of the trailer up a little bit and lifting the back of the truck up a little bit I don't believe in them but I think they're not safe.

Also I have Auto leveling air ride suspension it's totally unnecessary.
when I looked at several of the RV companies to work for I look for a company that did not require that I used to weight distribution package and I know Anderson does cell one but it's nowhere near as strong as what you're using as far as the ability to lift the rear of the truck and the front of the RV up bike and levering with those chains it's just the way it works it's physics it's a cantilever.

 

[AH64ID]

Those are not safe when you have a 9500 pound dually and not necessary.

in 1998 I was pulling campers and I had the weight distribution packet package like you're showing their however it was I believe it was a Reese type and it actually close to me or it was a partial cause and be having a rear-end accident where I rear-ended somebody because it literally unweighted my rear wheels when I was coming to a stop so I don't believe in them I believe they're unsafe I have a background in engineering I do know what I'm talking about but not before a lighter way truck will work but in essence your cantilever against the ball and the ball is you having leveraged against the trailer lifting the front of the trailer up a little bit and lifting the back of the truck up a little bit I don't believe in them but I think they're not safe.

Also I have Auto leveling air ride suspension it's totally unnecessary.
when I looked at several of the RV companies to work for I look for a company that did not require that I used to weight distribution package and I know Anderson does cell one but it's nowhere near as strong as what you're using as far as the ability to lift the rear of the truck and the front of the RV up bike and levering with those chains it's just the way it works it's physics it's a cantilever.

The guy who can't figure out tire pressure or talk to text is now a hitch expert and engineer...

You are a special breed Stuart, and I wish you well but this thread has gotten worthless with posts like this.

Auto Level and DRW have Zero, Zip, Nada, Zilch bearing on what a WDH does, but whatever helps you sleep at night.

Guys like @NIsaacs have forgotten more about towing trailers than you will ever learn, especially with that attitude you’ve shown TDR for taking advice.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I am a FAN of weight distribution when it's NEEDED! IMHO hauling little RV's is's not needed. Now if the recommendation is to help you with ride by essentially making the RV and truck "ONE" then that's something to consider.

YES the rear air ride keeps the truck at the same exact ride height with or without the load.

Stuart I hope you ARE using ALT ride!!!!!!!

Now as far as a QUALITY setup I HIGHLY recumbent this. I "THINK" it's available in 2.5" also.

This thing is NOT cheap but has PLENTY of capacity for anything you will haul. 2 and 2.5" ball size on this.

I bought the 2" so I can use it open my 01 Sport and 15 DRW.

 

[Stuart Carter Brandt]

Sorry do what inform you guys you're wrong and I don't care what the other guy says the State of Florida did they a investigation into the accident that I had and it was partially to blame because of the weight distribution package the weight distribution bars that leverage against the hitch and lift the front of the RV and lift the front of the truck slightly sorry you're wrong I've got the crash dummy test on this one and the investigators that did the investigation at the time you're wrong.
For a truck as big and as heavy as mine it doesn't do anything and actually in my case it actually added to the accident because I was not only able to stop appropriately because it lifted my rear wheels off the ground there were no skid marks for my rear wheels at all in the accident that I had.
Sure maybe for a little you know a little 1500 or 2500 yes they may be necessary but not for a dually that's 9000 some pounds okay just my opinion and opinions are like A$$holes everybody's got some.

 

[Cummins12V98]

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