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Toyota 4Runner with Andersen Weight Distribution No Sway Hitch
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- Опубликовано: 1 апр 2022
- Towing a 3500lb trailer (380lb tongue weight) with a 2021 4Runner. Horse power wasn't an issue, but the weight of the trailer was pushing the 4Runner around, especially over 55 MPH. Getting sway on the highways as well as a generally exhausting herky jerky ride. Steering was sloppy because of sag in rear suspension.
Installed the Andersen Weight Distribution No Sway hitch to remedy the problem. It really does work. Much easier to control now. Pleasant to tow and worth the money.
Good video. We have a 2019 4Runner and will be buying a Casita next year. Casita itself will be installing the Anderson WDNSH during our pickup appt.
Thanks Ted. I love those Casitas!
I have basically the same set up 2021 forerunner with a sunlight BH16. My WDH is a straight bar and not a chain though.
I have this trailer. Pull it with 2015 f150. Had to put weight distribution and sway hitch. This trailer towed worse than anything I have ever pulled. I believe due to the light weight and height it just gets knocked around from wind passing cars extra. The hitch did help but like you said I never relaxed pulling the trailer. And I’m no road warrior either I keep it 60/65 they hate me here in Texas but this trailer is a mess with trucks passing or wind shoot even a f350 can trigger your attention. Love the trailer park it anywhere from parking lots when fishing to just taking it to the local park for bbq it fits in a car space with everything a large camper has. However, I am not just cooking and watching tv in this camper I’m out doing thing or it could get small. Lol enjoy
I'm just about to get one of these trailers, have a 2019 1/2 ton Silverado LTZ Z71 with tow package. I was looking for something smaller than my dual axle 19' about 5k pounds for getting into more remote places, but if this thing will be jumping around while heading down the highway that kind of defeats the whole purpose. I've got a Equalizer sway control hitch.
I love mine also. Very well spoken well done video
Thanks Chris!
The issue that nobody thinks about is overloading the trailer axle with these weight distribution systems on single axles. You’re moving weight through the frame of your trailer to your trailer axle which is usually near max weigh capacity before weight distribution….
Definitely good info and something everyone should be mindful of.
Keep the speed at or below 65 mph when towing!
I’m trying to figure out why you needed to go up with your hitch. I got a wolf pup 16bhs and needed to drop BEFORE I got new coils. Looks good though, except what Bob mentioned about the angled brackets. Highly recommend WDH to anyone hauling over an hour from home. I swear by it since getting run off the road in a construction zone. Saved my family’s life. I went with a husky though. A LOT more creaking at camp going around turns, but steady as a rock at high speed/wind.
They are supposed to have that angle.
My camper has a flipped axel so is probably 6" higher than your Wolfpup. That's why the hitch is raised rather than lowered.
I know the brackets look odd at that angle but that's actually how they are designed to work.
Thank you
So is that the Sunray 149 Sport? If I missed it my apologies. I have a '21 Jeep Grand Cherokee and I've been eyeing the 149 Sport but it's tall and just long enough to make me nervous LOL
. Appreciate your experience with the trailer hitch/sway system. Good to know
Thanks. My trailer is the 16BH. Slightly longer than the 149, taller, a tad heaver, and only rounded on one end.
@@videozar_ of course I missed that LOL. Thanks. Looks good
Thank you for sharing as I am about to buy the same hitch. I also like your storage garage. Is it a kit? How is it secured to the ground?
Thanks Cameron. The RV port/canopy isn't a kit. I bought it and had it installed by a place in town. It's anchored to the ground with twelve 3-foot long screws installed at angles. I don't think it will blow away, but the thing sways like crazy if the wind is strong. I'm going to need to reinforce it with some rigid posts eventually.
What brake controller you using?
We wanna get the 18rd for our highlander this spring
I installed an aftermarket one from Redarc. The 4runner is already wired for it. Just had to tap in for the knob.
I replaced my suspension and put Toyo open country tires tow a geo pro 19 qb and no WDH and I do 60 all day.
Well bless your heart...
You are a hero. A hero I tell you
Which model of the Andersen No Sway Weight Dist Hitch is that? the 3350?
Mine is model 3324 but i think that's the same as the 3350. If there's a difference, i'm not sure what it is.
Awesome!!! I’ve got a Sunray 139t. Was looking to pull it with my 4Runner Been pulling with my Tacoma. The 4Runner pull strong???
Yessir. No trouble with horsepower. Reason I wanted this hitch was due to the 4Runner's light weight and shorter wheel base than a pickup.
Thank you for replying!!!
Has anybody found that this weight distribution hitch system bends The cup of the trailer hitch into ellipse so that it sometimes doesn't accept the ball from the hitch without some banging
Been well over a year for me and haven't had that issue at all.
Hi. Where did you get the Andersen anti sway?
Hey there...you can buy this anywhere. Amazon, E-Trailer, etc...
I see that you used the first receiver pin location. Any issues with doing that?
No issues at all. Probably towed around 7,000 miles so far on all sorts of paved and unpaved roads.
@@videozar_ Thx
Your brackets on the trailer frame is an issue. They should be straight up and down not on an angle. Ck with Anderson to get that corrected. I give you a 👍 for getting trailer and truck set up correctly though, so many folks totaly unaware of correct squat and trailer nose orientation
Thanks boss. I wondered about that bracket angle too. But, believe it or not, that's how it shows them in the instructions. Definitely seems odd, but is apparently intentional.
I think they are supposed to be that way. I’ve watched other videos and they mentioned that angle and it’s intentional.
@@JonBecker81 You are correct. They SHOULD NOT be mounted straight up and down. The angle they are mounted (like the OP has) provides a sort of "wedge" that prevents the brackets from sliding down the trailer frame towards the ballmount. If mounted straight up and down then you are only counting on the set screw to prevent the brackets from sliding forward, which they will do, possibly damaging your frame. Don't ask me how I know....😒
Good info, thanks! I have your exact 4Runner. I want to tow a 19 footer with it. What is your gas mileage like? And, do you shift manually and stay in 4th gear? In Tennessee I’m sure you have steep grades how’s your rig do on the hills? It looks great! Thanks for posting your video!
Thanks Aaron. I get between 10 and 11 MPG when towing in normal weather up and down hills. I took a 5500 mile road trip out west. Crossing Kansas I was getting 7 or 8 because of the wind.
No trouble with horse power at all. Can go 70mph and merge into traffic fine. Wind is the only problem. Had trouble staying in 4th going through Kansas and the Dakotas. Up steep grades will be 3rd as well.
Really not bad at all since getting the Anderson hitch. Would never want to go on a long trip without it. 4Runner was getting pulled all over the place. Now I drive with one hand comfortably.
@@videozar_ Just curious if you are in 6th gear at 70mph? Do you use ECT? I have 2017 Tacoma TRD Off Road, waiting for my 16BH to be built. I did factory tour yesterday 7/8/24 - showed them your video about passenger leaf spring flattening out, and video about dinette seat drawers, suggested that for future model changes :D
@J_Calvin_Hobbes wow thanks for sharing my videos with them! Haha...that's great of you. Hope they make some changes in the future. Regarding the 4Runner...I have traded it for a Titan since making this video. But yes, I was in 6th while towing at 60-70MPH. Not going uphill of course but when things were flat had no problem getting to 6th.
@@videozar_ You are welcome and thank you for the info. I suggested future model change of adding Timbren style suspension enhancement to aid the leaf springs. I'm likely going to have that added to mine.
Hey, would you be able to share the info or a link of the exact Anderson no sway hitch you have?
youtube doesn't allow me to post links in the comments, but if you search Amazon for the below item, it will come up. they really only have one model as far as i'm aware.
ANDERSEN HITCHES | Weight Distribution Hitch RV Accessories | Universal Hitch Towing System | Easy Trailer Control | 4" Drop/Rise, 2" Ball/2" Shank, 10k GTWR, 1400 Tongue Weight | 3324
Thank you! I saw on their website there’s different drop sizes and shank sizes. I appreciate it
There are better hitches than that one but you will pay more.
Which ones?
Dolphining
Killer whaling.
Normally, I'm floundering.
bro, best to go to a GMC dealer, and trade that toyota for a gmc sierra with a 3.0 diesel
No thanks. Will likely trade up for a Tundra in a couple years though.
@@videozar_ a yes, because the famed Toyota ''reliability '' right , or perhaps the great, great fuel economy
@@AmazonWebService98 why do you care so much what he drives?
@@AmazonWebService98 pay at the pump or the mechanic , the big three just makes junk from the cheapest parts they can find in the world and then have it assembled in Mexico . No wonder they all fall apart.
@@videozar_ I’m with you there.