Andersen WD Hitch Periodic Maintenance?

[CRM]

45 minutes ago, jd1923 said:

That's certainly excessive! That doesn't look like our Andersen hitch which has a long 2" square shaft that can be bolted in one of two positions. The angle of movement shown in this movie clip would not be possible in ours. I always push ours in deep and use the second bolt hole. It has minimal movement in any direction.

Also notice, your trailer hitch receiver is a very light class. Compare to my picture where the receiver has 2 layers of 1/4" steel welded. I do not believe I would tow with what you have shown in your movie clip!

 

The receiver used in the video is from my 02 Tundra that I only use to tow my Hobie kayak, though the play is identical in our Sequoia and 2020 Tundra both which have heavier duty factory receivers. 2020 Tundra in the shop, and wife gone with the Sequoia... Also, same exact hitch, just had it in upside down making the video. 

Edit to add video from Sequoia receiver. 

Edited Thursday at 03:18 PM by CRM

[topgun2]

14 hours ago, CRM said:

I was getting clunking even before I started using the front jack to raise the TV. One of these fixed it right up. Rhino USA Hitch Tightener

I used one of these but after a couple of years the bolts started to deform.  So, I upgraded to grade 8 bolts but then the bracing metal started to bend. 

So, Mossemi put me onto the "Hitch-Vice Anti-Rattle Clamp (available here).  And, I added a couple of "silencer pads" (like these) for extra quiet.  

For the past 6 years I have enjoyed peace and quiet.

Bill

[CRM]

2 minutes ago, topgun2 said:

I used one of these but after a couple of years the bolts started to deform.  So, I upgraded to grade 8 bolts but then the bracing metal started to bend. 

So, Mossemi put me onto the "Hitch-Vice Anti-Rattle Clamp (available here).  And, I added a couple of "silencer pads" (like these) for extra quiet.  

For the past 6 years I have enjoyed peace and quiet.

Bill

So far the Rhino has been working fine, but I don't have a ton of miles on it. I'll order these today. Thanks!