Andersen WD Hitch Friction Cone Noise

[Tony and Rhonda]

Just an FYI for anyone still with the old style Andersen WHD ball mounts with the exposed friction cone. I can't find the post (circa 2022?) that started me down this road (about horrible noise from a wet Andersen ball cone) but we encountered this after a night of rain during our last trip. It was still making noise after a week of dry weather.

I did find a Service Bulletin from 2018.

I called Andersen and was told I could replace the friction cone under warranty or I could upgrade to the newer style ball housing and triangle plate (whale tail). The price has increased but is still pretty reasonable compared to full price replacement purchasing the parts. The upgrade now costs $150 and includes the 2" Ball, Ball Housing, Triangle Plate, Friction Cone, Snap Ring, Pin and Clip. The 2 5/16" ball may be available also.

Tony

[topgun2]

T & R - 

No doubt - get the upgraded Andersen (assuming that you can afford it).  In my experience, it is night and day better than the old system they had and you will not have to deal with that terrible noise from hades ever again.

Bill

p.s.  thanks for the update on pricing! 

[Tony and Rhonda]

Our upgrade was supposed to be delivered today but it's now shown as delivery on Monday. Even though we're about 20 miles from UPS WorldPort, UPS decided to route our shipment through New Jersey and Pennsylvania (so far).

Tony

[topgun2]

42 minutes ago, Tony and Rhonda said:

Even though we're about 20 miles from UPS WorldPort, UPS decided to route our shipment through New Jersey and Pennsylvania (so far).

THAT makes sense!  How else would you route it given that it most likely was shipped from Idaho?🤪

Bill

[ScottyGS]

I remember when that happened with the old style cone.  Sounded like Sasquatch was trying to rip the bumper off.