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product_id: 72263604
title: "Andersen Hitches Weight Distribution Hitch 2 Inch Shank 8 Inch Drop 2-5/16 Inch Ball 14K GTWR 3 4 5 6 Inch Brackets Anti-Sway"
brand: "andersen hitches"
price: "$2416.66"
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category: "Andersen Hitches"
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# 8-inch drop shank for lifted trucks Tool-free tension chain sway control 14,000 lbs GTWR capacity Andersen Hitches Weight Distribution Hitch 2 Inch Shank 8 Inch Drop 2-5/16 Inch Ball 14K GTWR 3 4 5 6 Inch Brackets Anti-Sway

**Brand:** andersen hitches
**Price:** $2416.66
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚚 Tow Smarter, Drive Safer — Master the Road with Andersen

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Andersen Hitches Weight Distribution Hitch 2 Inch Shank 8 Inch Drop 2-5/16 Inch Ball 14K GTWR 3 4 5 6 Inch Brackets Anti-Sway by andersen hitches
- **How much does it cost?** $2416.66 with free shipping
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## Best For

- andersen hitches enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted andersen hitches brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Heavy-Duty Strength:** Handles up to 14,000 lbs GTWR for your toughest towing jobs
- • **Precision Fit & Setup:** Fixed 4-3/8 inch brackets ensure consistent, repeatable head angle adjustments
- • **Effortless Sway Control:** Friction cone plus tension chains reduce trailer sway without heavy spring bars
- • **Lightweight & User-Friendly:** Weighs under 40 lbs for easy installation and removal—carry more cargo
- • **Optimized Weight Distribution:** Redistributes tongue weight evenly across all axles for safer steering

## Overview

The Andersen Hitches 3380 Weight Distribution Hitch combines a robust 14,000 lbs GTWR capacity with an 8-inch drop shank designed for lifted trucks. Featuring fixed 4-3/8 inch brackets for precise setup and a friction cone plus tension chain system for superior sway control, it redistributes tongue weight evenly to enhance steering and trailer stability. Lightweight at under 40 lbs, it offers easy installation and removal, backed by a lifetime warranty—perfect for millennial professionals seeking reliable, hassle-free towing confidence.

## Description

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Review: Great product, Awesome Customer Service - I wish in a small way that I had experience using a traditional style WDH so that I could compare that to my experience with the Andersen hitch, but then I say to myself, who cares this is AWESOME!!!! I came across this WDH when I was dead set on having the dealer install a Blue Ox Sway Pro on our new to us Rockwood 8313SS when we took delivery. I fell in love with the engineering and simplicity of the design. It made a whole lot more sense in my head than the big, old, more traditional WDH's. As I always do though, I thoroughly researched the product through the magic of Google. I quickly saw that there was a fair amount of skepticism that the product does not work for heavy TT or at least those with heavy TW. (By the way, learned a ton more about abbreviations such as TT/TW/WDH/GVWR....) Our TT is about ~6500lbs dry with a TW of ~800lbs. When the dealer told me they were not an authorized dealer of Andersen Hitches, I asked them "why not", it seems like an awesome hitch. They just said that it doesn't seem beefy enough and that I should reconsider their Blue Ox. I sent off a couple of panic questions to the customer service email that I found on their website on a weekend, thinking that there was no way they would get back to me till Monday, too late to order it from desertcart and have it for the scheduled pick up date of our first TT. I received a detailed and clearly explained answer from Andersen later that afternoon. It was clear that their customer service was great. I purchased the product with no doubts in my mind that it was going to be great. It was delivered on time and packaged well. We put the box in our 1500 series Suburban and headed off a week later to pick up our monstrosity of a TT, (which is probably 200lbs away from our max tow weight without much in it) We had an extremely stressful afternoon taking delivery, finding out that Camping World of Hanover PA is not the most honest of RV companies. They placed the trailer in a location where I could apply the hitch myself and said "good luck". I was tired and ready to go home, also knowing that it was about to get dark and colder than it already was. I am a pretty handy guy so installing the Andersen hitch was pretty straight forward and simple. Only hiccup was relocating the break away wiring box, which took all of 5 min. Once hooked up, I was amazed at how simple it was and how well it looked. We cautiously drove a half mile to Walmart before our 2 hour drive home to test the system and make any adjustments in the parking lot. It worked perfectly right from the get go. Our ride home was awesome! Almost no sway, even from big rigs going the opposite way on 2 lane highways. Handled well and most of all I felt confident driving it. I began to wonder if the stickers were right about the dry and loaded loads on the TT. It makes no noise, is mindless (you don't have to worry about backing up and such, you just drive once hooked up), it's clean (no greasy messes ( wife loves that most of all), and it is light weight (very bad back so this is big consideration). I hope that this review is helpful. I know reading the countless others that are on desertcart helped me to make my decision. I conclude that those that are distrusting or have a negative review of the product either A never owned one and/or saw it in person or B they put it on incorrectly thinking it should be like every other WDH when they purchased it and did not ask for additional installation tips from the customer service oriented company they bought it from. If you want a great quality product made by a company that stands behind its product I would highly recommend Andersen WDH's.
Review: An simple but elegant solution - I was looking all over the place, reading reviews for other load balancing anti-sway anti-bounce hitches. I came across this hitch in my research and from some of the earlier reviews, I was a bit worried. I think they must have updated their design, because I have not encountered any issues yet that some of the early reviewers talk about. I am pulling a 9,200 (gross dry weight 8,140) pound Arctic Fox 29L travel trailer with my 2011 Nissan Titan SV. Full disclosure: I do have after-market Air Lift air bags installed and they help too. I weighed the camper at a truck stop and discovered that the load is nicely balanced so that my truck and camper are both within their capacity by every measure. That was reassuring. But I already knew that this hitch makes towing a much more stress-free experience. The trailer feels like an extension of the truck. When you go over bumps, get passed by semi trailers, drive in high winds and go over frost heaves, you expect things to get a bit dicey, but I was shocked at how little drama there was. It's kind of hard to explain, but what I noticed is that it was like there were shock absorbers mounted in every direction. The motion is dampened and stopped - not just the swaying, but also the up-and-down motion. And, of course, it is super awesome that you don't have to unhook in order to back up the camper. And I installed these things myself. It took some time and careful measurement, but with the included directions, it was very possible and saved me a ton of money. I can recommend the Andersen Hitch without reservation.

## Features

- 8-INCH DROP FOR LIFTED TRUCKS PULLING HEAVIER TRAILERS: Combines the extended drop needed for lifted tow vehicles with a 2-5/16" ball rated for 14,000 lbs GTWR — built for serious towing applications.
- FLEXIBLE BRACKET SIZES FOR ANY TRUCK AND TRAILER COMBO: Choose from 3", 4", 5", or 6" brackets to achieve the precise head angle needed for optimal weight distribution on your specific setup.
- TENSION CHAIN SYSTEM EASIER THAN SPRING BARS: Andersen's tension chains set up faster, adjust more easily, and require less effort than heavy traditional spring bar weight distribution systems.
- FRICTION CONE PROVIDES ACTIVE SWAY CONTROL: Integrated into the ball housing, the friction cone works alongside the tension chains to dampen sway and absorb bounce for safer towing.
- MADE IN THE USA BY ANDERSEN HITCHES: American-built from quality materials for durability and reliability on every haul, backed by Andersen's reputation for premium towing products.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07BT3CPS6 |
| Automotive Fit Type | Universal Fit |
| Best Sellers Rank | #76,510 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #10 in Towing Weight Distributing Hitches |
| Brand | Andersen Hitches |
| Brand Name | Andersen Hitches |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Trailer |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 786 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Powder Coated |
| Included Components | mounting plates, bolts, chains, ball and hitch |
| Item Type Name | Andersen No Sway No Bounce Weight Distribution Hitch |
| Item Weight | 55 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Andersen Hitches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 3380 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty |
| Material | Alloy Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel |
| Model Number | 3380 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pull Force | 16000 pounds |
| UPC | 871155009268 |
| Vehicle Service Type | Trailer |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Andersen Hitches
- **Finish Type:** Powder Coated
- **Material:** Alloy Steel, Aluminum
- **Pull Force:** 14000 Pounds
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Trailer

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Set** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How does this system perform when making tight turns, such as in a parking lot? (With a friction-type system, I often have to loosen the friction.)**
A: Not with this system, you won't. You can take tight turns on either direction without any difficulties. There is no issue backing up either.  You can actually feel the difference when driving in the highways specially diwn hills. Great system

**Q: Can i buy a replscement triangle?**
A: Yes, that is part number is 3356. However, depending on what happened to the triangle plate, we may be able to warranty you out a new one. Please contact us on a customer service line through our website.

**Q: Will this work on 2003 forest river wildcat?**
A: It will work on any Travel Trailer with a maximum tongue weight of 1,100 LBS. The hitch is awesome.

**Q: How large of a trailer frame will this allow?**
A: I believe it will fit 3” to 6” frames. It fits my 6” frame.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product, Awesome Customer Service
*by B***V on March 6, 2016*

I wish in a small way that I had experience using a traditional style WDH so that I could compare that to my experience with the Andersen hitch, but then I say to myself, who cares this is AWESOME!!!! I came across this WDH when I was dead set on having the dealer install a Blue Ox Sway Pro on our new to us Rockwood 8313SS when we took delivery. I fell in love with the engineering and simplicity of the design. It made a whole lot more sense in my head than the big, old, more traditional WDH's. As I always do though, I thoroughly researched the product through the magic of Google. I quickly saw that there was a fair amount of skepticism that the product does not work for heavy TT or at least those with heavy TW. (By the way, learned a ton more about abbreviations such as TT/TW/WDH/GVWR....) Our TT is about ~6500lbs dry with a TW of ~800lbs. When the dealer told me they were not an authorized dealer of Andersen Hitches, I asked them "why not", it seems like an awesome hitch. They just said that it doesn't seem beefy enough and that I should reconsider their Blue Ox. I sent off a couple of panic questions to the customer service email that I found on their website on a weekend, thinking that there was no way they would get back to me till Monday, too late to order it from Amazon and have it for the scheduled pick up date of our first TT. I received a detailed and clearly explained answer from Andersen later that afternoon. It was clear that their customer service was great. I purchased the product with no doubts in my mind that it was going to be great. It was delivered on time and packaged well. We put the box in our 1500 series Suburban and headed off a week later to pick up our monstrosity of a TT, (which is probably 200lbs away from our max tow weight without much in it) We had an extremely stressful afternoon taking delivery, finding out that Camping World of Hanover PA is not the most honest of RV companies. They placed the trailer in a location where I could apply the hitch myself and said "good luck". I was tired and ready to go home, also knowing that it was about to get dark and colder than it already was. I am a pretty handy guy so installing the Andersen hitch was pretty straight forward and simple. Only hiccup was relocating the break away wiring box, which took all of 5 min. Once hooked up, I was amazed at how simple it was and how well it looked. We cautiously drove a half mile to Walmart before our 2 hour drive home to test the system and make any adjustments in the parking lot. It worked perfectly right from the get go. Our ride home was awesome! Almost no sway, even from big rigs going the opposite way on 2 lane highways. Handled well and most of all I felt confident driving it. I began to wonder if the stickers were right about the dry and loaded loads on the TT. It makes no noise, is mindless (you don't have to worry about backing up and such, you just drive once hooked up), it's clean (no greasy messes ( wife loves that most of all), and it is light weight (very bad back so this is big consideration). I hope that this review is helpful. I know reading the countless others that are on Amazon helped me to make my decision. I conclude that those that are distrusting or have a negative review of the product either A never owned one and/or saw it in person or B they put it on incorrectly thinking it should be like every other WDH when they purchased it and did not ask for additional installation tips from the customer service oriented company they bought it from. If you want a great quality product made by a company that stands behind its product I would highly recommend Andersen WDH's.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An simple but elegant solution
*by P***S on January 23, 2022*

I was looking all over the place, reading reviews for other load balancing anti-sway anti-bounce hitches. I came across this hitch in my research and from some of the earlier reviews, I was a bit worried. I think they must have updated their design, because I have not encountered any issues yet that some of the early reviewers talk about. I am pulling a 9,200 (gross dry weight 8,140) pound Arctic Fox 29L travel trailer with my 2011 Nissan Titan SV. Full disclosure: I do have after-market Air Lift air bags installed and they help too. I weighed the camper at a truck stop and discovered that the load is nicely balanced so that my truck and camper are both within their capacity by every measure. That was reassuring. But I already knew that this hitch makes towing a much more stress-free experience. The trailer feels like an extension of the truck. When you go over bumps, get passed by semi trailers, drive in high winds and go over frost heaves, you expect things to get a bit dicey, but I was shocked at how little drama there was. It's kind of hard to explain, but what I noticed is that it was like there were shock absorbers mounted in every direction. The motion is dampened and stopped - not just the swaying, but also the up-and-down motion. And, of course, it is super awesome that you don't have to unhook in order to back up the camper. And I installed these things myself. It took some time and careful measurement, but with the included directions, it was very possible and saved me a ton of money. I can recommend the Andersen Hitch without reservation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great hitch!
*by O***I on January 9, 2020*

I usually don’t write reviews, but I felt compelled to write my personal experience for people interested in a combined weight distribution/sway control hitch for mild to moderate recreational use. I had originally purchased a husky trunnion style weight distribution hitch with a friction sway control attachment. It worked okay and did its job; however setup was a pain cause the hitch weight at least 90 lbs, and you were limited in terms of turn radius, so once you’re off the highway or needing to back up, the sway control arm had to be disconnected to prevent braking it. On the highway, that was still Some slight sway when semi’s drove by but most significantly if I were behind a semi truck. Now safety is always my utmost concern, so I had been constantly looking for a system that may help me in gaining better control of my vehicle and trailer. So, when I learned about the Anderson hitch, I researched the crap out of it before deciding to purchase it. A little bit about my use of the hitch: I have a 2013 F-150 that I use to haul a 29’ travel trailer dry weight of 6100. The first trip I used the hitch on was a 430 mile trip north from North Carolina to Maryland. The entire drive up, we had no issues with cross winds or passing vehicles causing sway. We got stuck behind quite a few semi’s, and as anyone who hauls knows the draft from the semi trucks can cause some significant sway when you’re following behind; however not once did I feel that I needed to move out from behind the semi trucks due to sway. In regards to the hook up and leveling; it is made super easy once you have It installed per the instructions. Adjustments are made easily by tensioning the nuts on the chain till you achieve a minimum of 1/4” compression of the red springs or till you’re truck and trailer are level. There is no need to take it off when backing up, and you can make tight turns if needed because the system is all connected to the hitch and ball assembly. Best part is it weights no more than 40 lbs making removal easy. The light design also helps reduce your payload allowing you to carry more cargo in your vehicle. In all, I am very happy I switched over to the Anderson hitch and hope others enjoy the same experience I have.

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