sway controller option on aluminum frame

Started by Poncherelly, June 22, 2016, 11:55:46 AM

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Poncherelly

Has anyone mounted one of these?  https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003VASX0A/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466607043&sr=8-1&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=eaz-lift+48385?
I really want to mount it, but am nervous about denting the A frame with the use of it.

Is there any risk assuming it's tightened enough to hold in place without denting the frame, and with the sway bar tightened correctly to prevent sway by passing trucks and or strong winds... is there any risk with the side pressure when the sway controller is in operation? 

djsamuel

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The Andersen hitch, which I have installed on my 21BHS, mounts using a clamp much the same as shown in your link.  I've had it mounted for well over 2 years and have had no issues.  You can tighten down pretty tight.  Just don't go superman on it and you'll be fine.

The only issue I see is that, according to the CAMCO catalog, it is designed for a 2" x 3" frame trailer.  Since the Camplites are aluminum, the fram members are larger than that.  I wouldn't drill through the frame, so be sure to verify the size.

http://www.camco.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Towing1.pdf


Poncherelly

Thanks for the feedback! I'd love to go with a WDH, but Audi(Q7) strongly says no.
I'll double check on the size to make sure it fits or if there is a version that does fit before I buy.

Did you add something between the steel Anderson and the aluminum frame or was the paint enough to keep the metals separated? 

Thanks for the feedback.

Poncherelly

Just spoke to the vendor and it looks like they don't make one that can fit th 21bhs frame. Ah well, guess I'll keep looking.