Blue Ox: Order the correct hitch for either top mount coupler or bottom mount coupler (also referred to as underslung). Also the Blue Ox is not compatible with a handful of Atwood top mounted couplers.
Andersen: Order the correct hitch based on the correct ball size (ball is included) AND sized to fit your frame (mine uses 6" rails)
I selected the Andersen Hitch to replace a round bar weight distribution hitch with friction sway control.
It was a quick & easy install with the included directions.
We were at a pretty busy time in our camping season so i would be putting on approximately 1000 miles over the next couple months and was excited to try out the new hitch setup.
A few observations after install;
- Time: the time it took for us to hitch and unhitch dropped substantially. It was an easier process (less steps and equipment, could be completed on one side of the trailer, both of which made huge gains in time.
- No negative affects of the new hitch, ie, sway control was good, truck attitude was good
- I decided to leave the plate, chains, rubber spring tubes, nuts and washers attached to the trailer. I was initially concerned about theft so i purchased a 4" lock to lock them to the trailer hitch chains when not towing.
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