Just got back from camping in the Flat Tops Wilderness area and got to use the new Anderson hitch for the first time. If you have been following other posts about sway and need for a WDH you have seen my previous thoughts on this.
First impression: really solid feel when towing. I tried a few back and forth slight steering moves--no reaction at all. Before, there was noticeable trailer movement. Very happy that it did seem more stable.
Second impression: driving up I-70 approaching Eisenhower tunnel at highway speeds (65mph) a driver in the left lane started drifting towards me and then suddenly cut to my lane (he was only slightly forward of my tow vehicle--my front bumper was at about his A pillar). Emergency brake and maneuver to the right shoulder and bar ditch. I don't know how I got out of his way--he never seemed to notice what he had caused
Absolute control of the trailer, it did not fishtail at all. After I got my heart rate to normal I could not believe we did not roll--either the truck or the trailer. I have been driving since 1961 and that was the most extreme avoidance maneuver I have ever had to make. I am convinced this tale would have had a most unhappy ending without a WDH installed.
I know that the need for a weight distributing hitch is a bit of a hot button topic on this forum. Many report no need for it. All I can say, is that for my particular situation, it not only improves normal towing (the trailer is just "there", no wiggly movement or bouncing) it very likely prevented a tragedy.
Not sure if it relates to my 2922 length or loading issues as I have not towed other Trailmanors, but I cannot recommend the Andersen No Sway Hitch highly enough. I really think anyone towing a 2922 should very seriously consider a WDH.
Mark
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