TrailManor Owner's Forum - View Single Post - My husband and I are looking at adding WDH

BrucePerens · 07-09-2018, 07:14 PM

A WDH works by torqueing both the trailer and the car downwards through the hitch receiver and A-frame. So, more weight goes on your front axle and your trailer's axle, and less on your rear axle.

A lot of people like the Andersen because it's simple. But the Andersen works using the tension of a chain on a really short lever. So, I am dubious about the mechanics of the Andersen. How could it apply much force at all?

I have a Blue Ox. There are many similar designs. The Blue Ox uses much longer levers.

Thanks

Bruce

07-09-2018, 07:14 PM	#8
BrucePerens TrailManor Master Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 893	A WDH works by torqueing both the trailer and the car downwards through the hitch receiver and A-frame. So, more weight goes on your front axle and your trailer's axle, and less on your rear axle. A lot of people like the Andersen because it's simple. But the Andersen works using the tension of a chain on a really short lever. So, I am dubious about the mechanics of the Andersen. How could it apply much force at all? I have a Blue Ox. There are many similar designs. The Blue Ox uses much longer levers. Thanks Bruce __________________ Bruce Perens K6BP - 2004 TM 3023, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. My Trailmanor Customizations