Is an Anderson 4,000 Pound Rapid Hitch Ball Rated High Enough for a Trailer Weighing 4,000 Pounds

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My Anderson nylon cap single side 2inch ball says 4000 lb capacity, has this changed and will 4K be enough to tow my roughly 4000 lb boat/trailer?

asked by: Kraig

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The current Rapid Hitch ball, # AM3453, is rated at 6,000 pounds. There is no longer a 4,000 pound option. If the gross trailer weight is under 4,000 pounds then the ball you have will work. But if it is over 4,000 pounds at all you would want to upgrade to the higher capacity ball.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs #AM3200 uses hitch ball #AM3201 only. It is not compatible with the greaseless AlumiBall #AM3453 which is only compatible with the Rapid Hitch Ball Mount…

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Answer 2

When replacing keys on your Anderson Rapid Hitch Lock #03003 we do not currently have the keys available for your exact core. The best option that we would have is for you to buy a whole new lock and cutting off the existing lock. The Andersen…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 6

Hi Jeff; thanks for the question and sturdy is definitely a good word for the etrailer tonneau that fits your 2022 Ram 1500 with a 5-1/2 foot bed, the etrailer Hard Tonneau Cover #e35DR. It's made of a fiberglass-reinforced plastic which is a…

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There is a pin that keeps the hitch ball(s) in place on the platform. If you remove the platform of your Rapid Hitch adjustable ball mount then you can see and easily remove the pin to remove the hitch ball(s). I have linked a review video for the…

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Answer 8

As you can see by the photo I provided, both of the trailer balls used on the Andersen Rapid Hitch are constructed of a single piece. It is not possible to remove one ball.

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Answer 9

In order to remove the existing hitch ball combo on your Andersen Rapid Hitch Ball Mount like #AM3411, you will first need to remove the internal pin that goes through the ball housing and hitch ball. The small pin has a threaded hole in it, through…

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Answer 10

I have a great solution for using a weight distribution system with your new V-nose cargo trailer. I recommend using the Reese Chain Hangers #RP58305 with the weight distribution system you choose. These brackets can either be bolted onto or welded…

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Answer 11

A trailer with accessories like propane tanks up front or with V-nose construction like yours can make it more challenging to install a weight distribution (WD) system. WD spring bar brackets typically need to mount 25 - 30-inches behind the hitch…

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Answer 12

I can see why this might be confusing, so we do apologize for this. The 1000-lbs listed in the product description is the tongue weight capacity of the Trailer Valet 2" Ball #TVHB2, which will be 1000-lbs. The TrailerValet #TVXL2 can tow a…

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