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10-22-2017, 07:23 PM #1
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Andersen Hitch Failure? on Facebook
There's a new thread on FB that reminds me why I hate FB - quickly digressed in to name calling and vulgarity. But the thread shows an AUH that failed while towing a Momentum. Few details were provided, but the poster says the hitch was properly installed, etc.
The pinbox appears to be a Rotoflex, no information as to if an Andersen Rotoflex lockout kit was installed. It almost appears that the rear of the RV must have been raised high enough to twist the hitch down - which would account for the rear brace failing. Can't imagine how this would happen, though. It also appears that the breakaway cable is twisted with the hitch locking cable.
I'm not sure what happened and details are lacking, but the photos are interesting.
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JohnJohn and Jean
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2017 Ford F-350 6.7L CC SB, Andersen Ultimate Hitch.
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10-22-2017, 07:53 PM #2
I've seen that failure mode a couple of times. It seems to happen on the largest Solitude and Momentum fifth wheels. Here are some pics I acquired from the FB page (which I dislike participating in):
Jim
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10-22-2017, 08:23 PM #3
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Thanks for posting those photos, Jim, I wasn't sure if it was permissible. Further down that thread there is another photo showing the Andersen adapter on a Rotoflex pinbox. Looking at that it is certainly possible to imagine the failure scenario. The poster said they had hit a curb or dip when it happened.
There are also links saying that the flex pinbox shouldn't be used with the AUH.
The AUH haters are/were having a field day with this failure. It has gotten a little quieter since this additional information has been posted.
BTW, FB threads like that really make me appreciate the decorum on this board. Thanks.John and Jean
Springer Spaniel furkids Mea and (the late) Molly
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2017 Ford F-350 6.7L CC SB, Andersen Ultimate Hitch.
2018 Reflection 337RLS fifth wheel.
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10-22-2017, 08:50 PM #4
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Yikes! That's kind of scary. Doesn't look like anything but the hitch was damaged which is good.
Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
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2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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10-22-2017, 08:59 PM #5
In the photos I wonder why the rubber bumper is not visible. My Rotoflex has a rubber bumper above the horizontal plate.
Barb, Lyle and the 3 four-legged kids
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10-22-2017, 09:41 PM #6
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It looks like the Andersen “lock out kit” is installed. I believe it covers the bumper.
http://www.hitchsource.com/docs/pdf/...uctions%20.pdf
JerryJerry & Linda
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10-23-2017, 02:23 AM #7
It is pretty impressive that all the welds maintained their integrity and that the failure was one of the vertical supports. I would have expected a failure to look different than what it did. Goes to show you, sometimes it is important to follow all the instructions on how a product is intended to be installed.
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10-23-2017, 05:44 AM #8
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With the exception of the Gen 1 Andersen, the failures I've seen have been with the Roto-flex.
2015 Ford F350 SRW CrewCab SB 6.7 PSD, Andersen Ultimate fifth wheel hitch
2012 Cougar High Country 299RKS, Mor/Ryde pin box, 300w of solar
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10-23-2017, 07:32 AM #9
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It appears to be a structural failure to me ,maybe not the proper hitch for the weight of the fifth wheel.
Bryan
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