Geronimo John

I again thank each of you for the considered responses and perspectives. Mentally I am having to re-calibrate to a 24' trailer vice a similar sized I/O tail heavy boat trailer. The tandem axles of the boat are well behind that of an Elite II due to the big block being near the transom. The impact difference on the TV of course is a lot more tongue weight (due to tail heavy I/O) and a higher propensity for sway due to side square footage of the trailer vs. boat. I think that the "Insurance" provided, ride comfort advantages, and limitations of my specific tow vehicle combine to make getting a WDH a good expenditure. I have the expertise to install it so I will be looking at the Equalizer 9000-1000 (With necessary mods to the Crowl) and the redesigned bolt on Anderson with no mods. I prefer no mods, but I also would like to see more time on the road for the new Anderson design field reports to accumulate. Good news is I have time to do both as my Elite II Egg does not hatch until mid May. Again, thank you all. I very much appreciate the great responses to my questions and look forward to the future with the Oliver Community. Mahalo, Geronimo John

I have posted updates to the below message in italics and bold. The responses from our community have been wonderful and very much appreciated. GJ Hello. This is my first post, so a bit about my background. I have extensive Idaho, Utah, and Colorado high mountain off road and heavy boat trailer experience. My vehicle of choice for hauling hang gliders and paragliders up mountain fire roads is my 2005 Toyota Sequoia 4x4 (4.7 (updated typo) liter V8, 7100 pound tow limit with a max tongue weight of 650 (Updated) pounds with a WD hitch). I have very little RV experience, but have owned a 23' inboard or years. Starting this Spring, I will be using this vehicle as my Elite II tow vehicle with my target trips almost all being in mountains with all types of road. As I am looking at options for my Oliver Elite II, the Anderson topic is very much on my mind. As I have not needed a anti-sway or WDH before, I would appreciate your thoughts on the below: A. Would you classify my Sequoia as a heavy duty or a light duty tug? (Updated: Consensus Answer NO. Get an Anderson) B. Is it safe to assume that Oliver new builds if specified to have an Anderson WDH, will have the new design Red inserts and "Whale Tail"? C. Is the Anderson designed to handle maintained (updated) mountain roads that likely will be causing a bit of trailer rotation and movement, not to mention switchbacks? D. Finally, with a limited budget, in your opinion, is the Anderson an expense that I should undertake with the above circumstances? (UPDATED: With my TV capability be marginally above the Elite II requirements, IMHO, a WD hitch is required. ) I thank you for your time and sharing your expertise. Geronimo John