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06-15-2015, 09:30 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1982 27' Excella
Huntsville
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 86
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Franklin Div Coupling
The coupling on my 1982 Excella simply states Franklin Div. Class 4 64410200. When I look online for Franklin, I can find no information on the company. Does anyone know something about Franklin? Is the mfg or it a subsidiary of a larger company?
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06-15-2015, 10:03 AM
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Rivet Master 
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,149
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You mean the part the ball fits in? At the front of the A-Frame?
Perry
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06-16-2015, 06:29 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1982 27' Excella
Huntsville
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 86
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Franklin Div Coupling
The Franklin Div and the Class 4 is just in front of the hole for the power jack and the number is on the street side of the coupling just be hide the part that holds the ball
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06-16-2015, 06:47 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Franklin was/is a division of Attwood. Repair parts are available.
88050 264565 2” LATCH REPAIR KIT FOR FRANKLIN 64-4103/ATWOOD MARVEL 88000 88061 264576 2 5/16” LATCH REPAIR KIT FOR FRANKLIN 64-4102/ATWOOD MARVEL 88007
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06-17-2015, 04:35 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1982 27' Excella
Huntsville
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 86
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Franklin Div Coupling
Thanks for the information. I was looking at buying an Anderson wd system that is not compatible with several models of the attwood couplings.
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06-17-2015, 07:07 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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You should have no compatibility issues with the very effective and affordable Andersen WD System. In fact there is not one documented case of a trailer separating from the tow vehicle while on the road and using the Andersen WD system contrary to what one member here keeps parroting.
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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06-18-2015, 10:00 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1982 27' Excella
Huntsville
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 86
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Franklin Div Coupling
I just received a reply from Atwood. They said that this was their Marvel style coupling and that did not want the WD system used because it would cause force to be applied to the ball clamp and cause undue wear on the coupler.
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06-18-2015, 10:25 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Did they mean any WD system or only the Anderson?
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06-19-2015, 06:24 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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MY Bambi II had a Marvel coupler. It was 50 years old. I used an Andersen WD system on it for for three years with no noticeable additional wear. I went as far as buying a coupler rebuilt kit. I left it unused in the trailer when sold.
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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06-19-2015, 07:01 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 394
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMarugg
Thanks for the information. I was looking at buying an Anderson wd system that is not compatible with several models of the attwood couplings.
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Current Related Thread on Open Roads Forum
Photos of Ball Wear
Ron
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06-19-2015, 07:29 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Interesting, thanks for the info.
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06-19-2015, 08:02 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1982 27' Excella
Huntsville
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 86
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Coupling
Quote:
Originally Posted by avionstream
Did they mean any WD system or only the Anderson?
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The discussion is in regards to the Anderson WD system. Apparently it causes increased wear on this type of coupling
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06-19-2015, 08:05 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1982 27' Excella
Huntsville
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 86
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Coupler
Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
MY Bambi II had a Marvel coupler. It was 50 years old. I used an Andersen WD system on it for for three years with no noticeable additional wear. I went as far as buying a coupler rebuilt kit. I left it unused in the trailer when sold.
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From the discussions I have hear this WD system causes increased wear to components that have some normal wear patterns. From your comments the wear is not that dramatic
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06-19-2015, 08:08 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1982 27' Excella
Huntsville
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 86
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Coupler
Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
MY Bambi II had a Marvel coupler. It was 50 years old. I used an Andersen WD system on it for for three years with no noticeable additional wear. I went as far as buying a coupler rebuilt kit. I left it unused in the trailer when sold.
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Were you happy with the Anderson WD system?
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06-19-2015, 09:10 AM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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The heavier the trailer, the more likely the higher wear.
As it is, an Andersen cannot exert proper leverage for any but the lightest trailers for correct weight distribution
It's rather an expensive device to take the edge off incipient sway.
A Bambi is one thing, a modern 25' quite another.
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06-19-2015, 08:18 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1982 27' Excella
Huntsville
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 86
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Today Anderson emailed me that the Marvel style coupler was OK and should not be a problem
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06-20-2015, 06:17 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMarugg
Today Anderson emailed me that the Marvel style coupler was OK and should not be a problem
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I suspected that would be their response. I was very happy with the Andersen. Unfortunetly I fell for the sky is falling babble here and bought the Blue Ox SwayPro for the Safari. Due to my own personal safety issues with the BO I will be replacing it as soon as I am able with a new Andersen.
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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06-20-2015, 08:07 AM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Chief, just get you a Cub, go for equal squat and never look back again. Your rig can handle the little extra weight. Can use jacks versus snap chains.
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06-21-2015, 06:20 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slowmover
Chief, just get you a Cub, go for equal squat and never look back again. Your rig can handle the little extra weight. Can use jacks versus snap chains.
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Are you willing to write the check?
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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06-21-2015, 07:06 AM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Value versus price problem?
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