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Forum: On The Road... 05-27-2019, 10:09 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 30,240
Posted By dmand001
Appreciate all info here, ty. Our dream an AK...

Appreciate all info here, ty. Our dream an AK trip & most likely 2020.
Forum: On The Road... 01-02-2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 30,240
Posted By dmand001
Galt's Gulch is planning on going to Alaska in...

Galt's Gulch is planning on going to Alaska in 2019 as well, 2013 Flying Cloud, TV's big red, a 2014 Toyota Tundra, a dog & the couple, namely, me, the driver & my nagavator, ooops navigator, my...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-01-2017, 08:24 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 56,488
Posted By dmand001
Weed thru the garbage, unfortunately but been an...

Weed thru the garbage, unfortunately but been an Andersen user for years now & find it as advertised from the get go. They may have added better features but I still have the original Andersen setup...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 04-04-2016, 09:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,340
Posted By dmand001
Nev-R-Lube

Warranty says 5 yrs or 100k miles for any defects.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-24-2015, 09:58 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 56,488
Posted By dmand001
Looks great.

Looks great.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-24-2015, 09:54 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 56,488
Posted By dmand001
Did just that & was planning on welding the top...

Did just that & was planning on welding the top part of the ball slightly to alleviate that gap preventing excessive bouncing to prevent the shearing-off dilemma. It was successful for me though...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-28-2015, 08:13 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 56,488
Posted By dmand001
People are just smart, I'm loving that as I love...

People are just smart, I'm loving that as I love my Andersen. It does provide some protection from weather, too. Thank you for sharing.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-25-2014, 07:21 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 56,488
Posted By dmand001
Dream Machine

Correction..actually did cross-country w/ SUV.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-25-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 56,488
Posted By dmand001
Dream Machine

Nothing has changed going thru this thread. Still stuck on WD and disdain for the Andersen from the same group. WD belongs w/ the other hitches. The Andersen only deals w/ fender measurements and...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-14-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 56,488
Posted By dmand001
The built-in camera of the Tundra did it for me,...

The built-in camera of the Tundra did it for me, plunged in and got it as my 1st truck from an SUV user. An Andersen hitch w/ a Quickbite coupler and now a truck w/ a back-up camera make's it the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-13-2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 56,488
Posted By dmand001
Suppose the technicalities stated are meaningful...

Suppose the technicalities stated are meaningful though I'm just simple-minded. I just go by the Andersen instructional manual and go by fender height measurements.

TG Twinkie, I'm considering to...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-15-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 56,488
Posted By dmand001
Wink, will ya

I have now towed over 10,000 miles w/ the Andersen Hitch. I had a 74, 31 ft Sovereign Airstream and logged-in about 2000 miles equipped w/ the stock coupler, Marvel and installed the Andersen w/ only...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-31-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
On the Ball

For your Bambi just tow it as is if you're considering any hitch other than the Andersen. Experience your Bambi as is before getting any of those bar type hitches. The TV's now a days are adequate...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-18-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Good Advice

Hey neighbor,
Too bad we're on the road to show you the coupler hitch setup, Gonna be on the road for about a month yet. Though must say that the Bay Area Airstream replaced the coupler and...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-07-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Savings

Time is money and getting there quicker pays dividends, besides not sure if gas consumption is significantly different.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-07-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
In Florida

Did make it x-country and staying here for a wk or so then back to the west coast. Yes did travel in all sorts of conditions, even inadvertently going beyond 75 mph on decent driving conditions that...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-26-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Functional Simplicity

Have always sought simplicity but yet superior functionality hence immediately gravitated towards an Airstream. I feel likewise for the Andersen Hitch. Fine tuning the Andersen to achieve that...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-26-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
What A Delight

I live on a downhill st and an uphill driveway and traveling had always been a pain leaving home as my old hitch would always bottom out thus I use ramps and remove those heavy nasty, dirty bars as...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-26-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Agree

Actually, just what Steve of Andersen suggested I do w/ my QB installation work.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-26-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Please No more Scale numbers Here

Scale numbers don't belong here...post it on the dirty bar type monster hitches thread.

Just the fender measurements and go on traveling.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-21-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
And the friction anti-sway helps when I go thru...

And the friction anti-sway helps when I go thru the high winds near Palm Springs.
On our way home from thousands and thousands of miles of travel we did go thru the fierce winds of the Palm Springs...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-14-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Cost Factor

Wondering the cost of the added weight of the other heavy hitches to the stealth lightness of the ", AH", Andersen Hitch on gas. What about medical issues attributed to the heaviness of...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-13-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Detractors

Just ignore these Andersen hitch DETRACTORS especially those heavily invested in the rigid PP or any bar-type hitches. The bar-type hitch unless you're meticulous in weighing your set-up as I am not...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-24-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Set-Screw w/ Pix

186477
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-24-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Set-Screws

After more than 1200+ miles w/ the Andersen hitch I must say that all of the glowing remarks made here in the forum about the Andersen hitch is true. I will not rehash nor bore you w/ them but will...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-15-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
the tank heavy hensely/propride or vertical bar...

the tank heavy hensely/propride or vertical bar type wd hitches are just too rigid for trailer hitches and causes wear and tear overtime like it did to mine, rear-end separations, interior damage due...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-02-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Larry, great job and appreciate you sharing. it...

Larry,
great job and appreciate you sharing. it will help me.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-26-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Awaiting Andy's answer. But Steve...loosen the...

Awaiting Andy's answer. But Steve...loosen the chains you decrease the friction of the tapered shank of the Andersen. It was designed to do so. I think that Andy's ignorant of the Andersen. The...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-26-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Ignorance

Just to follow your logic....I would do likewise lessening the WD by lossening the tension on the Andersen hitch chains by adjusting the nuts. What's the difference from loosening the spring bars?
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-23-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Larry, Thanks for the info- looking forward to...

Larry,
Thanks for the info- looking forward to your install before I do mine.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-23-2013, 03:13 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
idroba...

idroba (https://www.airforums.com/forums/members/idroba-38906.html),

I share your sentiments, hopefully it works out w/Andersen for you. I suppose Andersen didn't nor could they test all the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-22-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Atwood bought Marvel and the 88xxxx- series...

Atwood bought Marvel and the 88xxxx- series models are those w/ the lift rods notched. check this link. https://www.atwoodmobile.com/manuals/chassis/80658.pdf
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-22-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
From Andersen (Andrew Porter)

Hello, I'll explain where we are at right now.
With thousands of units on the road over the last 2 years, we have had tremendous success and customer satisfaction with the Andersen “No Sway” Weight...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-10-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
What Now?

At least we now know that Andersen did use an Atwood 81911 coupler. If this coupler shows problems there might be a chance of return past the 30 days and other compensations as well. Nothing else...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-22-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
More Andersen & Quickbite

For those that are looking at the Quickbite... Here's some pic's of my installation a while back... (11/2008) https://www.airforums.com/forums/f464...day-46178.html...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-21-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
A Message To Andersen

It seems only fitting that Andersen would make their own coupler for their hitch. They make money on both while giving us the benefits of their neat hitch. That make sense to me because of the unique...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-20-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
I'm liking that idea more and more, but will give...

I'm liking that idea more and more, but will give it some time....Andersen hopefully will come up with solutions as it's not only airstreamers involved here.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-20-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
By stacking flat stainless steel washers, about...

By stacking flat stainless steel washers, about 1-1/4" in diameter above the ball before hitching prevents the ball from popping loose at least. Stack as much as possible to remove that gap bet' the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-20-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Peace of Mind

This is not intended for you nor others with no problems and have peace of mind. My intention is to find a solution to the problem that some of us in this forum have expressed. Have you not read of...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-20-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Insights on Andersen/ Atwood

Before lowering the trailer onto the ball insure that the chains aren’t tight. The tension bolts ought to be flush with the tension nuts or less and definitely NOT protruding out. Now lower the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-14-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 56,488
Posted By dmand001
Once the grease has been cleaned off the coupler...

Once the grease has been cleaned off the coupler it’s a matter of looking at it from the bottom. Make sure that the shoe or claw that is attached to the latch is there and functional. Make sure the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-13-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Enough Said

Howies posts # 1275 & 1299 was a real problem to some including myself . I was on the verge of replacing my coupler like some have done. A simple test; next time you hitch up add a washer and latch...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-12-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Permanent Fix? perhaps

The Andersen hitch was designed to hold the ball in place in the coupler with no to minimal movement, hence the no grease selling point.
If a gap exist from the top of the ball to the top of the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-10-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Possible Fix

Spent time this wkend on studying working w/ the Andersen and coupler. I think that a fix is possible for the ball
from being dislodged. I noticed that the Andersen 2-5/6" ball has a flattened top...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-08-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Marvel Fix

TG Twinkie,
Good idea there, preventing the TT from hitting the road in case the latch pops upwards. Why not chain it over the latch? Gives it a safety feature like the
Atwood "V" notch supposedly...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-08-2013, 02:58 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Again another great helpful forum info. It's...

Again another great helpful forum info. It's cleared the issue that the Atwood and the Andersen trailer hitch are not compatible, at least be for warned and be diligent on a close eye on your Atwood....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-06-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
link/image of Atwood repair kit. What other part...

link/image of Atwood repair kit. What other part did you mean Howie?
2-5/16" Atwood Coupler Repair Kit | 88061 | Nuera Trailer Parts...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-05-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
The claw does raise just a bit on the Atwood when...

The claw does raise just a bit on the Atwood when the Andersen chains are tightened and a liittle bit more once you start pulling the trailer. It's just the mechanics of it. It's safe as it hasn't...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-05-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Safety does take precedence. Looks like The...

Safety does take precedence. Looks like The Atwood and the Andersen aren't too compatible due to the unique horizontal pressure that the Andersen hitch applies. Fortunately there seems to be other...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-31-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 497,655
Posted By dmand001
Real Concerns

Checked my vintage Atwood coupler and no cracks nor wear on that wedge locking mechanism and all good. I'm concerned though on the rearward pressure
that the Andersen applies to that locking wedge...
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