I like the idea of this hitch and thats why I bought it...no regrets until today! I only received this hitch about a week ago and today was my second chance at using it. The hitch is heavy duty so no concern about breaking it but, something rather concerning happened today that has me questioning the design from Anderson Hitch.
I was towing my empty cargo trailer on a road that has a few dips in the road...hit one and immediately noticed my trailer was loose, the emergency brakes locked up the tires and the trailer coupler was resting on the safety chains still attached to the ball and sliding piece of the hitch (with the pin and cotter key locked in place)!
Keep in mind I did not bottom out and I was only driving 35-40 mph on a 40mph road.
I feel like this is a safety issue but dont know really how to address it...
At a minimum be careful using this hitch!!
Might not be safe!?!
I like the idea of this hitch and thats why I bought it...no regrets until today! I only received this hitch about a week ago and today was my second chance at using it. The hitch is heavy duty so no concern about breaking it but, something rather concerning happened today that has me questioning the design from Anderson Hitch. I was towing my empty cargo trailer on a road that has a few dips in the road...hit one and immediately noticed my trailer was loose, the emergency brakes locked up the tires and the trailer coupler was resting on the safety chains still attached to the ball and sliding piece of the hitch (with the pin and cotter key locked in place)! Keep in mind I did not bottom out and I was only driving 35-40 mph on a 40mph road. I feel like this is a safety issue but dont know really how to address it... At a minimum be careful using this hitch!!