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    Posted: 24 Feb 2019 at 6:50am
After much research and comtemplation, I purchased the Andersen WDH system. Should arrive this coming week. I will update after installation.
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We have this hitch on our 2019 190.  First rpod and trailer for us, we had it installed by the dealer when we purchased the pod.  Overall has worked well, have towed with and without it and can tell a difference.  I did adjust it after driving a bit, think we were carrying more weight typically then when it was initially installed. You can back up with the bars in place.  Trailer and tow vehicle have to be very straight to remove the bars if you are unhitching.  Overall we have been happy with it.
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Originally posted by David and Danette

What l liked about the Equalizer hitch it was made in the USA and the Husky I think the manufacture told me the steel came from the US but was manufactured in Taiwan.
That is pure salesman talk. There is no reason for them to source the steel from the US if they are making the product over there. The steel over there is cheaper, and more readily available. More variety of steel product too. The US steel industry is a shadow of its former self.
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I'd be a little cautious about of the claim of the manufacturer.  It doesn't make sense.  

Why would someone ship steel to Taiwan to manufacture the hitch, then ship the hitch to the US, when Taiwan is perfectly capable of making the steel locally.  It is not cost effective and the steel in a WDH is not some strange exotic alloy that is only obtainable in one place.  And if they were going to source steel out of Taiwan, Japan has a steel industry that can satisfy the needs of just about every kind of demand for steel imaginable and is a whole lot closer.  I wouldn't be surprised to find out the manufacturing of the steel was also in Taiwan.  Just wondering????
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Posts: 1214 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Feb 2019 at 1:58pm
   Was interested in this hitch but there were very few reviews, but the ones I did find were good. We ended up staying with a Equalizer 4 point sway control WDH. We needed a larger hitch and the Husky looked interesting. If you do get it I would be curious to know your review of it. What l liked about the Equalizer hitch it was made in the USA and the Husky I think the manufacture told me the steel came from the US but was manufactured in Taiwan.
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Well then the price is right, be the Guinea Pig!
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Posts: 162 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Feb 2019 at 9:49am
I like the fact that it comes with the ball and it is pre-torqued to specs.
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It is very similar in design to the E2 trunnion-style WDH, so I don't see any major issues with it. What's the price difference between it and the E2 equivalent?
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Posts: 162 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Feb 2019 at 8:51am
Originally posted by Motor7

Can you back up with the bars hooked up? If not, I would pick one that you can.

From the Husky site:

Performs in reverse (no sway bar to remove for backing up)
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Can you back up with the bars hooked up? If not, I would pick one that you can.
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