T@B 400 Trailer Frame Size for Anderson hitch brackets

suwanneetabber · April 11

Hi, I'm taking ownership of a 2025 T@B 400 in the next month. The dealership requires us to have a WDH to take it off the lot.

I am set on the Anderson Hitch, but I'm not quite sure what bracket size fits the trailer frame the best. I have looked at old threads on this topic but I never saw it mentioned anywhere. I just want to make sure I purchase the right brackets prior to going to the dealership so I can take ownership without any hiccups.

Does anyone have a measurement on the size of the trailer frame, or does anyone that uses an Anderson remember what brackets fit best when you installed? The options are:

3", 4", 5", 6" Bracket
3", 4", 5", 6" Raised Bracket
4-3/8" Bracket
7", 8" Bracket

Thanks

Horigan · April 11

The frame on my 2019 400 is 4 3/8" tall.

I'm curious though, why are they insisting you have a WDH? Never heard of that before. Does your tow vehicle manual state that? My TV manual states sway control is required when towing over 2000 lbs. If it's for sway control, I don't believe the Anderson hitch provides that. The E2 WDH hitch does, which we use.

RTWCTS · April 11

@suwanneetabber When you look at the Andersen web site and select 2" ball size for the WDH you'll have two choices for brackets. We have the one with 3" up to 6" bracket. The c-channel frame on our 400 is over 4" tall, so I think the other bracket may be too small. Here is a pic...

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021717/uploads/editor/vr/ceyfpqacismk.jpg

We use the WDH when towing with our Colorado. Our new Silverado doesn't need the WDH and has the MultiPro tailgate (that would hit a standard ball). We're looking at the B&W tow and stow as an option for that truck.

On the Andersen web site it clearly states that the WDH provides sway control.
"The Andersen Hitches Weight Distribution Hitch line combines advanced sway and bounce control with a lightweight, innovative design. "

Horigan · April 11

Thanks @RTWCTS. Interesting. I can't see how it creates the friction needed for sway control.

suwanneetabber · April 14

Horigan said:

The frame on my 2019 400 is 4 3/8" tall.

I'm curious though, why are they insisting you have a WDH? Never heard of that before. Does your tow vehicle manual state that? My TV manual states sway control is required when towing over 2000 lbs. If it's for sway control, I don't believe the Anderson hitch provides that. The E2 WDH hitch does, which we use.

My salesman said it is a dealership wide policy set by the owner on anything they sell unless it's a very small trailer, say around 1k lbs max. They offer to install anything we provide for free so it doesn't really seem like a cash grab, just them covering their bases for new owners taking things off the lot. When it's the difference of driving 60 miles to this dealer or 250 miles to the next closest nucamp dealer, not worth the hassle of fighting it. If anything I can just install it for taking ownership and then return it after the fact.

If we didn't chose our own, they would install an equalizer-600. That would add a significant amount of tongue weight so I'm choosing this option which comes highly recommended on the forums and is pretty light.

For the record I am towing with a 2024 ford ranger lariat with all towing packages. We will be doing long trips (12+ hours) twice at year at least, so I haven't decided if I'll keep the hitch or return it. I can see some advantages to having a little assistance back there.

suwanneetabber · April 14

RTWCTS said:

@suwanneetabber When you look at the Andersen web site and select 2" ball size for the WDH you'll have two choices for brackets. We have the one with 3" up to 6" bracket. The c-channel frame on our 400 is over 4" tall, so I think the other bracket may be too small. Here is a pic...

We use the WDH when towing with our Colorado. Our new Silverado doesn't need the WDH and has the MultiPro tailgate (that would hit a standard ball). We're looking at the B&W tow and stow as an option for that truck.

On the Andersen web site it clearly states that the WDH provides sway control.
"The Andersen Hitches Weight Distribution Hitch line combines advanced sway and bounce control with a lightweight, innovative design. "

Thanks! I'll go ahead and order that universal bracket.

andytabrv · April 17

For my 2024 T@b 400 I used the 2" receiver, 6 " drop, 2" ball, and 3"-6" bracket

The storage bin in the 2025 is now larger so I don't know how it sits on the frame, but with the former storage bin with side platforms I was able to mount the bracket under the bin (since the chain holder sits below it) and not have to remove any chinks from the chain. I did have to move the emergency break pin box forward a bit, which required drilling a hole as described in the installation manual. But, sounds like they're going to handle installing it for you. There are a few posts on this forum about installation of the Andersen WDH. I chose to drill the small holes in the frame to hold the set pin to ensure the brackets would not slide any. In the picture above the set pin is the smaller allen wrench "nut" under the top bolt which keeps the bracket from sliding. So far it's working fine.

And I love the Andersen WDH. On a previous trailer I had a big Husky WDH with big bars. That thing would cause me much anxiety as I cranked the hitch up and down to permit me to put the bars on and off. It was loud and would knock. I hated that thing. The Andersen is so easy to put on and it's quiet. I found I can make it quieter by using some leftover trailer slide silicon (from the old trailer), spraying it on a paper towel, then rubbing it on both sides of the rubber red gasket where it touches the brackets and the washer (be sure not to get any on the bolt threads).

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