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Andersen “No-Sway” Weight Distribution Hitch

INSTALLATION MANUAL

For all 4″ Drop/Rise WD Kits AND all 8″ Drop/Rise WD Kits

Featuring the patented, super-quiet Anti-Sway and Anti-Bounce TMD (True Motion-Dampening™) system

3″, 2-1/2″ & 2″ shanks available • 14,000 lbs GTWR (2-5/16″ ball) • 10,000 lbs GTWR (2″ ball) • 1,400 lbs tongue

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Important Information and Warnings ..................................

Parts Illustration .................................................................

Section 1: Preparation .......................................................

Section 2: Installing Rack & Ball Housing ..........................

Section 3: Attaching Tension Plate and Chains .................

Section 4: Attaching Frame Brackets to Trailer ..................

Section 5: Setting the Tension ...........................................

Section 6: Checking and Adjusting the Tension .................

Troubleshooting .................................................................

Unhooking the Trailer from the Tow Vehicle .......................

Hooking the Tow Vehicle back up to the Trailer .................

Popular Add-ons for your Ultimate Connection ..................

Warranty Information .........................................................

Table of Contents

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IMPORTANT ALERT: Potential issues may exist when using the Andersen ‘No Sway’ Weight Distribution

Hitch with Atwood 88007, 88010, 88555 and 88600 couplers. (For more information, see page 2)

NOTE: THERE IS NEVER A NEED TO GREASE BALL OR COUPLER

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Summary of content (16 pages)

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Andersen “No-Sway” Weight Distribution Hitch INSTALLATION MANUAL For all 4″ Drop/Rise WD Kits AND all 8″ Drop/Rise WD Kits IMPORTANT! DEALER OR INSTALLER: Please make sure your customer receives this manual for safety tips, warranty, and future removal or installation information IMPORTANT ALERT: Potential issues may exist when using the Andersen ‘No Sway’ Weight Distribution Hitch with Atwood 88007, 88010, 88555 and 88600 couplers.
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IMPORTANT ALERT! Potential issues may exist when using the Andersen ‘No Sway’ Weight Distribution Hitch with Atwood 88007, 88010, 88555 and 88600 couplers. All other Atwood couplers work great. When these few Atwood couplers are combined with the Andersen Weight Distribution system — and other weight distribution systems — there is a potential issue where some couplers can become unlatched over time due to wear on the internal latch system.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SAFETY Secure your trailer using wheel chocks before setting up or adjusting the Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch. The operator is responsible for making necessary adjustments to the weight distribution hitch to maximize performance for each trip and every time the load changes. REMEMBER Any time you change your load weight in the towing vehicle or trailer, re-check to see how level you are and make adjustments as needed.
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PARTS ILLUSTRATION – WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH 4 8 5 1 9 2 6 3 17 15 16 10 7 2 9 11 12 13 14 8 10 18 15 1. Adjustable Rack (4″ drop/rise rack with 2″ shank shown) 16 2. Pin and Clip for adjustable rack and ball housing (2 Sets) #3430 17 3. Ball Housing Adjustment Bolts and Nuts (3/4″ x 2-1/2″, 2 sets) #3378 4. Ball Housing Plate Screws (6 pcs, attached to ball housing) 5. Ball Housing Plate (attached to ball housing) 6.
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SECTION 1: PREPARATION 1-1. Start on level ground. If you are planning on hauling ATVs or other heavy equipment, you should load the trailer and tow vehicle with those items beforehand. Follow proper weight distribution guidelines as laid out in the manufacturer’s recommendations for the tow vehicle and trailer. Make sure to stay within the limitations of each manufacturer’s maximum weight recommendations.
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SECTION 3: ATTACHING THE TENSION PLATE AND CHAINS 3-1. Raise the trailer up so there is almost no weight on the ball. Next, place the two nuts onto the ball housing adjustment bolts and tighten to approximately 150 ft-lbs of torque using two 1-1/8″ sockets or wrenches. This will squeeze the sides of the adjustable rack around the Ball Housing. Then, use the coupler latch to lock the trailer coupler onto the ball.
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SECTION 4: ATTACHING THE FRAME BRACKETS TO THE TRAILER 4-1. With the TRAILER STILL RAISED, attach both tension chains to the outside frame brackets using the hardware shown below. IMPORTANT! Washer must be installed or the nut will split the bushing Fig. 4-1 IMPORTANT! Approx. 1 thread showing Fig. 4-2 1. Insert the chain bolt into the SQUARE opening of the outside frame bracket (DO NOT thread it through the round “washer” side first). Make sure the chain is not twisted. 2.
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CAUTION! Double-check around the trailer frame to see if there are any brake lines, gas lines, or wiring that could be damaged by installation of the frame brackets. If so, find a way to reroute them before final installation. 4-3. Make sure both chains are equal in length, and relatively straight (not twisted). Then, while keeping the chains tight, LOOSELY attach (barely hand-tighten) both pairs of frame brackets to the tongue of the trailer using the positioning below. Do not insert the set screws yet.
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4-4. Once you have your brackets loosely connected, pull the top of the bracket sets away from the coupler until the top and bottom bolts rest on the frame and the chains are tight — the brackets will now be angled as seen below. Now tighten down all four bracket bolts using two 15/16″ sockets or wrenches. NOTE: Brackets should end up at an angle on your trailer frame 4-5. Make sure all brackets are clamped tightly — we recommend around 75-90 ft-lbs of torque depending on your frame.
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2. OPTIONAL FRAME BRACKET INSTALLATION - WELDING (for both Regular and C-Channel frames) Using the services of a certified welder, another option is to add a 2″ weld along the lower back side of both outside frame brackets (on the same side the red spring is on). This will give you a very secure installation of the frame brackets without the need for set screws. Before welding you will need to grind the paint off of the area to be welded.
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SECTION 5: SETTING THE TENSION 5-1. Once the frame brackets are firmly and securely in place, make sure your chains are still tight. Then, using the 1-1/4″ socket (provided), HAND-TIGHTEN both Tension Nuts as much as you can — this is now your starting point when tightening with a wrench. Now, using a wrench with the provided 1-14″ socket, tighten both Tension Nuts another 3–4 threads. The red urethane springs will be compressed and have a little bit of a curved edge. 5-2.
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REMEMBER Any time your load changes in the towing vehicle or trailer, re-check to see how level you are and make adjustments as needed. Also, check the tightness of all nuts and bolts often and re-tighten as necessary. TROUBLESHOOTING HOW LEVEL YOU ARE 1. Check the Load. Is there too much weight in the trailer or tow vehicle? If not, perhaps the load is too far to the front or back of the trailer or tow vehicle and needs to be distributed better.
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HOOKING THE TOW VEHICLE BACK UP TO THE TRAILER 1. Using your trailer’s support leg or jack, lower the trailer coupler onto the ball — make sure there is almost no weight on the ball, and secure the coupler latch. 2. Use the trailer jack to raise the back of the tow vehicle up 1-1/2″. 3. Attach the Tension Plate (with chains and shackles attached) and pin it securely in place. 4.
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OPTIONAL ADD-ONS FOR YOUR WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH More than one trailer? Add a WD Trailer Kit to your other trailers so you can quickly and easily switch between trailers with your Weight Distribution system. Includes all mounting hardware shown. Available in optional bracket sizes — shown below. 2″ and 2-5/16″ tapered balls are also available to fit different size trailer couplers. #3372 WD Trailer Kit #3382, #3354 Includes tension plate, chains, washers, nuts, brackets and mounting hardware.
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Warranty Registration and Validation Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch To register your Weight Distribution Hitch, simply visit www.AndersenHitches.com/register and complete your registration online. Andersen Hitches Limited Warranty PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL BILL OF SALE AS YOU WILL NEED TO PRESENT IT SHOULD YOU REQUIRE SERVICE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY: Andersen Manufacturing, Inc.
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