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IMPORTANT ALERT!
Potential issues may exist when using the Andersen ‘No Sway’ Weight
Distribution Hitch with Atwood 88007, 88010, 88555 and 88600 couplers.
All other Atwood couplers work great.
When these few Atwood couplers are combined with the Andersen Weight Distribution system — and other
weight distribution systems — there is a potential issue where some couplers can become unlatched over time
due to wear on the internal latch system. This issue is present because of the unique design of the couplers.
To our knowledge, this potential issue ONLY affects the Atwood 88007, 88010, 88555 and 88600
couplers. All other Atwood couplers work great. Older (pre-Atwood) Marvel couplers also work great.
Newer models may also encounter these issues if designed in a similar style.
Although we have heard of Atwood coupler users who have had some success with modifying the latch
mechanism and greasing the paw and ball,
Andersen Manufacturing does not ofcially endorse any
solution other than replacing the coupler itself with a different Atwood coupler.
(See your local Dealer or contact us for recommendations on a replacement coupler)
Please feel free to contact us if you have further concerns or questions.
Customer Service: 1-800-635-6106
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Using the WD Hitch with late model
vehicles that have electronic anti-sway
The Andersen WD Hitch features its own sway controls that are designed to auto-adjust to the load in your trailer
and prevent trailer sway when installed properly. Unfortunately, some newer electronic anti-sway systems can
misread the anti-sway efforts of the Andersen WD Hitch and the anti-sway system may actually cause the trailer to
sway as the two systems work against each other.
These potential issues typically occur with electronic anti-sway systems that are designed to detect trailer sway
and automatically use the vehicle brakes to help control the sway. Please note that this type of anti-sway system is
different from electronic traction control, which does not cause this type of problem. If you experience this type of
issue, you will need to turn off the electronic anti-sway in your vehicle in order to tow with the Andersen WD Hitch.
This issue is most likely to occur in 2011 and newer truck models from Ford, GMC, Dodge, and Chevy. Refer to your
tow vehicle’s owners manual to determine if you have electronic anti-sway and how to disable it while using the WD
Hitch to tow.