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RE: Fifth wheel Jerking with gas truck... not as noticeable
They are still having issues. Look at the youtube video "Why We Ditched The Andersen Hitch".
I did s simple search "Andersen Ultimate 2 hitch failures".
There are just as many "why we love the Anderson hitch" articles out there as well.
Most people simply hate the Anderson hitch because of stuff they read on the internet which is ALWAYS overblown and exaggerated.
Almost none of their reasons come from first-hand knowledge, just hearsay.
ANDERSEN HITCH FAILURE RATE
It’s impossible to determine the exact failure rate of Andersen hitches as the majority are only minor and go unreported. Most drivers deal with the hitch failure themselves without reporting it or taking Andersen to court. There have been no major court cases involving damages caused by an Andersen failure.
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TravelinDog
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05/29/23 03:37pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: MGVWR and problems titling trailer
Take your trailer to a CAT scale first. They are certified weights so you will know for sure what your weight is. If you really are over that much, strip the trailer and then hit the CAT scale again. When you are good there head to the DMV with the CAT scale ticket in hand. Then you can get it licensed for your trip.
Thanks! Heading to a CAT scale on Saturday. Everyone I talk to from the dealer to the DMV say they have never seen this happen before. IDK .... weird for sure.
Please let us know the outcome with your problem.
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TravelinDog
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05/25/23 02:50pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Ram 6.7 no start
Tried jumping to start, still just one click. I think it must be a fuse.
Power to every thing else.
Funny how this guy hasn't been back since this post on 5/1. Probably doesn't want to admit that one or both batteries was bad like everyone tired to tell him.
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TravelinDog
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05/08/23 12:43pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Unable to identify model of trailer
That trailer is definitely not worth the time and money even if it is free.
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TravelinDog
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01/19/23 03:35pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: RV wind deflectors do they work we will see
My Ram is a 16. Have been pulling for 45 years. I think I know what I’m doing and not interested in debate.
We carry 100 imperial gallons which is bigger than the US gal.
Many times we have pulled 1400 plus miles before filling.
I pull between 60 and 70 mph.
So if you're comparing Imperial gallons to U.S. gallons perhaps you're also measuring kilometers traveled and KPH.
So those 1400 "miles" you claim to have gotten only equal out to 869.91 actual miles. That I can believe.
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TravelinDog
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01/04/23 02:37pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: RV wind deflectors do they work we will see
Okay, that makes a bit more sense since the Imperial gallon is about 20% larger than the US gallon. That translates to around 11 mpg. I can believe that.
Nope. An imperial gallon is equal to 1.20095 U.S gallons so it is smaller.
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TravelinDog
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01/04/23 02:33pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: RV wind deflectors do they work we will see
My Ram is a 16. Have been pulling for 45 years. I think I know what I’m doing and not interested in debate.
We carry 100 imperial gallons which is bigger than the US gal.
Many times we have pulled 1400 plus miles before filling.
I pull between 60 and 70 mph.
https://i.imgur.com/8MXRFqvm.jpg
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TravelinDog
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01/02/23 03:38pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Trailersavor vs Anderson Ultimate
I also have an Andersen. I have seen on these and other pages anecdotal accounts of issues with it, but have never seen a picture to show what exactly is going on. Except for one that I recall which is shown over and over again to illustrate the many problems with the Andersen.
If you or anyone else can post some shots, I would love to see them.
I have travelled thousands of miles pulling a 14,000 lb trailer over some pretty rough roads and have no issues at all.
Please post what you have.
Some say that because it is aluminum, it is not all that strong and must be dangerous. Seems like it can be used structurally in aircraft, and also as the outer skin which is only 2-3 mm thick. I imagine it would be scary for some people if they knew that 2mm of aluminum was the only thing between them and certain death while travelling over 500 mph and 30,000 feet in the air. And then slamming down onto a runway in a 300 ton aircraft at 180 mph.
Gives me the shivers.
No issues with the Andersen after those thousands of miles, and no issues with flying after those hundreds of thousands of miles.
Pictures please. ??
Do a search as I've posted my pics a couple times. I don't have my computer set up now as we are living in our 5er while building a new house.
As to aircraft structure , the skin, spars , bulkheads do wear . I've spent a lot of $ keeping planes flying so have some experience as well as Andersen time. The original AUH used lighter tubeing than later versions along with adding some reinforcement .
I am and will continue to be very unhappy with that hitch. Friends don't let friends use an AUH, imho.
Sour grapes. If there was really an issue with Anderson hitches they would not be in business.
There are thousands upon thousands of those hitches out on the road with zero broblems.
You simply don't like them for whatever reason.
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TravelinDog
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09/02/22 01:47pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Best Hitch
Of course they ALL recommend a pull test. A pull test is no divergent than a visual test, it's a test!
My wife double checks me every time as she fully understands how the hitch works. Kinda like "did you put the butt plug in the boat" as she asks me every time before a launch.
I really don't care if people do a pull test or not. I think people should do what they feel comfortable with. Lot's of damage can be done not doing a pull test correctly.
I have a traditional style 5th wheel hitch and do a "tug test" every time I hook it up. As far as dropping the trailer on the bed if I did not lock the hitch properly, I only lift the leveling jacks about 1/2 inch off the ground so it wouldn't be able to fall onto my truck bed.
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TravelinDog
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08/31/22 04:12pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Best Hitch
Andersen - many advantages - light weight, easy to hook at odd angles and uneven ground.
YEP,
https://i.imgur.com/U39If1bl.jpg
How do other "traditional" 5th wheel hitches fare after an accident like the one that caused the Anderson hitch to buckle like in the pic.
I'm sure those Anderson hitches don't just buckle for no reason.
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TravelinDog
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08/25/22 03:41pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Wheel Bearings
"Used to be, likely still applies, not a good idea to mix different types/brands of grease. "
I would really like to see some proof or research/testing done by a reliable source to back up that statement. Having serviced hundreds of semi trailer units and not knowing what grease was used previously, it was a rarity, rarity that a bearing in our fleet of over 10k units ever had a bearing failure. A bearing was only serviced when the unit was brought into the shop for a brake change. That could be anywhere from 1 year or 5 years. Servicing wheel bearings every year is just nonsense. I call malarky on that one.
I agree 100%.
The bearings don't car what kind of grease is in there. The important thing is that there is grease and the bearing never run dry.
Mixing different greases has never been a problem in over 40+ years of cars, trucks and trailers.
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TravelinDog
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08/14/22 01:25pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Looks like a nice TT
Never owned one but did own another Keystone brand TT. Springdale is a basic stick and tin trailer, the brand is at the bottom of the Keystone barrel. That's if one believes they have a top of the barrel line. Keystone support after the sale is almost non existent if one is worried about such things. Anyone who pays even close to the number published by Keystone for that POS has rocks in their head.
You never owned one so...
https://i.imgur.com/qmKCioGm.png
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TravelinDog
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08/04/22 04:37pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: RV wind deflectors do they work we will see
Let us know how that air deflector works. I'm guessing it will do little to nothing.
If it slopes at a 45° angle it will make the air flow past the front of the 5er but it will also exert a downforce which is the equivalent of pulling more weight.
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TravelinDog
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08/02/22 01:40pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Winegard antenna… what’s it good for?
To answer your question, no, the Winegard dome antennas are for satellite reception only and will not pick up the local over the air digital broadcasts. Winegard does make a few over the air antennas that do pick up the local stations, but the domes are not among them.
This is incorrect. I have the Winegard done on our 5er and it DOES pick up local over the air tv stations wherever we are.
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TravelinDog
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07/31/22 10:19am |
Technology Corner
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RE: 5th Wheel Hitch Buyer's Guide
Yup that's what the "writer" will get. Inaccurate or false info from people who have "heard it from a friend" or read about it on the web.
Such as the Ram needing a slider. I have a slider in my 2017 Ram and have not needed to use it.
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TravelinDog
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07/31/22 10:12am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: New battery cost.
Li are not a good option for Edmonton. Too cold in winter time.
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well thats a load of BS. only no good if you camp in the winter and insist on leaving them on the tounge.
Charge an LiFePo4 at -40. Not recommended you say?
To run what I want I'd need 700 lbs of battery. Think I want to move that into the RV when it is -30?
How do you guys turn someone’s simple question about the price of a deep cycle battery into your stupid p!swing match??
LOL, I was wondering the same. The OP is in Baltimore MD but I guess he could tow his trailer to Antartica.
Well if this thread was over on the dedicated Keystone forum the 3 overbearing members there would have turned it into a payload issue.:h
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TravelinDog
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07/30/22 02:29pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: 5th Wheel Hitch Buyer's Guide
Hi everyone,
I'm an automotive writer with a major (ish) site, and I'm putting together a 5th Wheel Hitch Buyer's Guide. I've been doing a lot of reading, watched videos, and talked to a couple of acquaintances who tow, but that's a small sample size and it's easy to miss important information when you don't have first-hand experience—I've done lots of bumper towing, but never with a 5th wheel.
I'd love some input from knowledgeable people about what to look for when buying a 5th wheel hitch, what to avoid, and any personal experiences with specific brands or models. I'm happy to provide my email in a PM if anyone wants to talk off the record.
Thanks,
Dave
Hmm...it really makes sense for someone to put together a guide about something they know nothing about, right?
A bunch of second hand anecdotal information.
I guess you could also just copy and paste a bunch of google articles and have the same thing.
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TravelinDog
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07/30/22 02:14pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Where is the photos
I don't know what forums they are going to but they are going to campgrounds. Way too common now to see trailers with boots on at least two wheels, security lights that go on when you are ten sites away and a whole picnic table of people soaking in the great outdoors by looking at it on their tablets. If your site is a shortcut to their site then get out of the way so they can get through. Most must be crawling out from under rocks as they seem to know nothing about human behavior. Too bad this hobby is being taken over by inconsiderate dolts. Glad that I only have a few years of camping left in me.
We used to come back from a trip relaxed and full of great encounters. Now, we get so disgusted that we either leave days early or end up going home swearing that we will never visit that campground again.
End of rant.
https://i.imgur.com/8KFjwJQm.png
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TravelinDog
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07/29/22 11:16am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Generator Security
I keep my gen chained in the truck bed along with a 2nd spare tire. It weighs 140lbs+. If someone really wanted to steal it no "special" cable or lock is going to stop them.
I agree that most thieves just look for an opportunity to grab something loose and easy to take.
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TravelinDog
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07/28/22 11:43am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Auto leveling question
If your batteries are original to your TT it is definitely time to replace them.
They are over 4 years old and I've found my trailer batteries don't have a very long life.
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TravelinDog
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07/28/22 11:34am |
Travel Trailers
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