Is there anyone using one of the Anderson wdh as their preferred wdh.Our hayman Reese hitch needs repairing so I don't know wether to renew or repair
Thanks for any input Trevor
Phillipn said
07:38 PM Aug 25, 2016
Trevor law wrote:
Is there anyone using one of the Anderson wdh as their preferred wdh.Our hayman Reese hitch needs repairing so I don't know wether to renew or repair
Thanks for any input Trevor
Click on to search at the top of the topics, and type Andersen wdh. Maybe this will help you.
Trevor law said
08:06 PM Aug 25, 2016
Tried that no posts
Trevor
Dick0 said
08:22 PM Aug 25, 2016
Trevor law wrote:
Is there anyone using one of the Anderson wdh as their preferred wdh.Our hayman Reese hitch needs repairing so I don't know wether to renew or repair
Thanks for any input Trevor
Trevor, try Andersen...there are posts.
Trevor law said
09:56 PM Aug 25, 2016
Had another try but still cannot find anyone on nomads using them all seem to go for Hayman Reese.I will look further on google later .
Thanks safe travels,Trevor
macka17 said
10:30 PM Aug 25, 2016
Hi.
The HR come in separate parts. ALL sold separately If dealer won't, send email to HR themselves.
They sent me a new head unit a coupla yra ago After rewelding the holes with Case hardening rods a coupla times and round the head on the arms.
I reckoned it'd done it's job (over 20 yrs this one)
-- Edited by macka17 on Thursday 25th of August 2016 10:31:16 PM
Phillipn said
10:44 AM Aug 26, 2016
Trevor law wrote:
Tried that no posts
Trevor
Type in search on the forum page, "Andersen weight distribution hitch". I just tried it, works OK.
Their was a 20 ft van in the park with an Andersen hitch, the guy said it was great. Watched him hitch the van on, as easy as. When he drove off and turned, their was no noise.
-- Edited by Phillipn on Friday 26th of August 2016 10:55:01 AM
macka17 said
04:43 PM Aug 26, 2016
The Creaking is good.
Let's you know it's still there. chuckle.
Aus-Kiwi said
06:11 PM Aug 26, 2016
I thought it was my bones ? Lol
Dick0 said
11:54 PM Aug 26, 2016
Trevor, change the spelling as suggested...ANDERSEN...
Phillipn said
12:11 PM Aug 27, 2016
Dick0 wrote:
Trevor, change the spelling as suggested...ANDERSEN...
Yes, its the spelling! Try again.
Delta18 said
07:10 PM Aug 27, 2016
I bought an Andersen Hitch to put on our new van as I was totally over the noise of the HR Hitch. I have now done over 3000km with it and have absolutely no regrets.
The van tracks true, maybe in part due to the Silverline Suspension, maybe to the anti sway built into the Hitch.
Whatever, I love the no noise, wish I bought one sooner.
Cheers Neil
Trevor law said
10:10 PM Aug 27, 2016
Thanks for your replies.Got in touch with HR yesterday about the part that I need is obsolete,so the whole hitch will have to be renewed.
I have tried the Andersen spelling but I am only getting one reply but not really helpful .Just read Niel's reply sounds promising about no creeks and groans, but one of the things I am trying to get rid of is the swaying with the wind and trucks passing us ,if I went with HR it would mean more bits to connect ,more weight,more noise but with the Andersen hitch,easier,less weight no noise.All the people I have spoken to and reports I have read there seem to be no problem with them so I will keep looking and asking questions until I get to Perth and ask the agent of Andersen and HR.
Thanks again Trevor
We are the dust shakers
Phillipn said
11:10 AM Aug 28, 2016
Trevor law wrote:
Thanks for your replies.Got in touch with HR yesterday about the part that I need is obsolete,so the whole hitch will have to be renewed.
I have tried the Andersen spelling but I am only getting one reply but not really helpful .Just read Niel's reply sounds promising about no creeks and groans, but one of the things I am trying to get rid of is the swaying with the wind and trucks passing us ,if I went with HR it would mean more bits to connect ,more weight,more noise but with the Andersen hitch,easier,less weight no noise.All the people I have spoken to and reports I have read there seem to be no problem with them so I will keep looking and asking questions until I get to Perth and ask the agent of Andersen and HR.
Thanks again Trevor
We are the dust shakers
Check the price on line. Same product from a Brisbane address with free postage on E-bay for less money.
macka17 said
12:38 PM Aug 28, 2016
That's a lazy get out.
They still retail the units. they still make the parts.
Actually they all fabricated parts. Apart from latest cast shank?.
You got a mate.,welder. Go for it.
I've refaced mine a coupla times.
Go to fabricators (Laser cutting) with old parts.
get new parts cut to size.
Weld. and off you go.
Probably similar cost but you can have better quality metal or thicker material.
If weights of items like that bother a person.
One of the vehicles ued is under rated. and\or overweight for the other one.
Trevor law said
08:38 PM Aug 28, 2016
Thanks again everyone ,but we have a200 series towing a large van which both do with ease,we are on the road 24/7 so it is not easy just going to a mate and getting him to either weld up or fabricate new parts if we lived in a house I would be able to do it myself but it is a bit hard while you are traveling.What I meant by the weight factor is the HR WDH weighs close to 60kgs with drop down shank plus head plus tow ball 2x30inch bars plus cam lock not to mention sore shins backs creeks and groans grease on clothing .As opposed to the Andersen hitch weighing 25kgs plus sway control,no grease on clothes no creeks and groans much more aesthetic looking and the peoples recommendation and what I have read so far seem to be very positive so I think I will go with the Andersen hitch.
Thanks again Trevor
WE ARE MOVIN' DUST
Fiery said
03:23 PM Sep 1, 2016
I use the "Anderson System" and think it is great! We tow a 2700kg van and have absolutely no trouble with the hitch, doesn't mone and grone when turning and doesn't need to be un-hitched when reversing up our drive. Have tried with and without the hitch, but wouldn't be without it on a trip.
Trevor law said
12:40 AM Sep 2, 2016
Thanks Fiery,definitely seriously thinking of getting one when we get to Perth
Thanks everyone Trevor
JUST MOVIN' DUST.
Leaving Broome tomorrow
Phillipn said
09:04 AM Sep 2, 2016
Go to google images and type in "Andersen hitch failure". It will make you think again about buying one.
-- Edited by Phillipn on Friday 2nd of September 2016 09:09:11 AM
Is there anyone using one of the Anderson wdh as their preferred wdh.Our hayman Reese hitch needs repairing so I don't know wether to renew or repair
Thanks for any input Trevor
Click on to search at the top of the topics, and type Andersen wdh. Maybe this will help you.
Tried that no posts
Trevor
Trevor, try Andersen...there are posts.
Had another try but still cannot find anyone on nomads using them all seem to go for Hayman Reese.I will look further on google later .
Thanks safe travels,Trevor
Hi.
The HR come in separate parts.
ALL sold separately
If dealer won't, send email to HR themselves.
They sent me a new head unit a coupla yra ago
After rewelding the holes with Case hardening rods a coupla times
and round the head on the arms.
I reckoned it'd done it's job (over 20 yrs this one)
-- Edited by macka17 on Thursday 25th of August 2016 10:31:16 PM
Type in search on the forum page, "Andersen weight distribution hitch". I just tried it, works OK.
Their was a 20 ft van in the park with an Andersen hitch, the guy said it was great. Watched him hitch the van on, as easy as. When he drove off and turned, their was no noise.
-- Edited by Phillipn on Friday 26th of August 2016 10:55:01 AM
Let's you know it's still there. chuckle.
Yes, its the spelling! Try again.
I bought an Andersen Hitch to put on our new van as I was totally over the noise of the HR Hitch. I have now done over 3000km with it and have absolutely no regrets.
The van tracks true, maybe in part due to the Silverline Suspension, maybe to the anti sway built into the Hitch.
Whatever, I love the no noise, wish I bought one sooner.
Cheers Neil
Thanks for your replies.Got in touch with HR yesterday about the part that I need is obsolete,so the whole hitch will have to be renewed.
I have tried the Andersen spelling but I am only getting one reply but not really helpful .Just read Niel's reply sounds promising about no creeks and groans, but one of the things I am trying to get rid of is the swaying with the wind and trucks passing us ,if I went with HR it would mean more bits to connect ,more weight,more noise but with the Andersen hitch,easier,less weight no noise.All the people I have spoken to and reports I have read there seem to be no problem with them so I will keep looking and asking questions until I get to Perth and ask the agent of Andersen and HR.
Thanks again Trevor
We are the dust shakers
Check the price on line. Same product from a Brisbane address with free postage on E-bay for less money.
They still retail the units. they still make the parts.
Actually they all fabricated parts. Apart from latest cast shank?.
You got a mate.,welder. Go for it.
I've refaced mine a coupla times.
Go to fabricators (Laser cutting) with old parts.
get new parts cut to size.
Weld. and off you go.
Probably similar cost but you can have better quality metal or thicker material.
If weights of items like that bother a person.
One of the vehicles ued is under rated. and\or overweight for the other one.
Thanks again everyone ,but we have a200 series towing a large van which both do with ease,we are on the road 24/7 so it is not easy just going to a mate and getting him to either weld up or fabricate new parts if we lived in a house I would be able to do it myself but it is a bit hard while you are traveling.What I meant by the weight factor is the HR WDH weighs close to 60kgs with drop down shank plus head plus tow ball 2x30inch bars plus cam lock not to mention sore shins backs creeks and groans grease on clothing .As opposed to the Andersen hitch weighing 25kgs plus sway control,no grease on clothes no creeks and groans much more aesthetic looking and the peoples recommendation and what I have read so far seem to be very positive so I think I will go with the Andersen hitch.
Thanks again Trevor
WE ARE MOVIN' DUST
Thanks Fiery,definitely seriously thinking of getting one when we get to Perth
Thanks everyone Trevor
JUST MOVIN' DUST.
Leaving Broome tomorrow
Go to google images and type in "Andersen hitch failure". It will make you think again about buying one.
-- Edited by Phillipn on Friday 2nd of September 2016 09:09:11 AM