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Slum lord. Probably not a licensed electrician. And probably just a loose connection at the plug. Or needed a new plug. Easy fix.

Why no "we ditched (brand name) tires" video? Looks like they "failed" as much as the hitch.

I would say your Anderson hitch held up pretty good under the circumstances. A failed hitch would have let your RV drop on the truck or be detached completely. So it could have been a much worse outcome. Just my opinion.

All good with your decision because I do think that is a weakness of this hitch, however, no matter the position of the coupler, it still rests on the on one ball, which is fixed in the center. The weight distribution does not change.

It sounds like it absorbed impact energy. Did it fail? No. you are applying the coupler that torques down and lateral impact pushed it off axis and ten the hard braking on top. Honestly it sounds like something i would have swapped out the system as damaged due to the accident. Not hate it. Just my opinion.

I watched about 10 videos on youtube. You two are the only with that green tag. Interesting...... Thanks for the great show!

So you went with a hitch that has had multiple failures.. sounds like you did an awesome job

We avoid campgrounds in our large RV...bought a 7000+SF lot in a RV based subdivision in AZ for the Winter months. KOA's are WAY overpriced these days...we purposely avoid them.

We've never used an input "surge protector" in 30 years, and have never had any issues of any sort. We NEVER purposely run every circuit in the rig at the same time. Common sense. Avoids a lot of unnecessary drama I guess. 😂

I’ve been using the Anderson hitch for about three years now I’ve always been a lil nervous about it. My issue with it is no matter how much I torch it down the hitch would always shift right and now last week I noticed the hitch ball was grinding through the kingpin adapter. I wish I could post pictures here. I don’t feel safe with the Anderson hitch anymore. Just purchased BW companion

Took me 5 years, every month and finally!

About a year ago I moved to MS from TN where I lived approximately an hour from Cades Cove. Beautiful part of TGSMNP region! I'm a new full time RV person, permanently parked behind my best friends house. I'm loving this new adventure of my life. I've been enjoying your video's.

Thank you for your recommendations, very clear information.

All KOA's are little werid ...

Hi I’m not a rv’r. But I follow Jim and Kelly Stockman. They are You Tubers. They are called Suite Travels. They have a Drv Fullhouse. Huge RV. They pull it with a Semi truck. He has an elaborate Solar system on their RV. They do a lot of boondocking. watch one of their videos to see how get a hold of them.

Did you test the supply water hardness? And what hardness did the softener bring it down to?

So couple questions. First of all it would have been just as bad as a typical 5th wheel hitch. Second the coupler would have shifted if using a standard style hitch or the anderson. Next you were involved in an accident. There is going to be failures throughout the system.

Mute! You're welcome.

Geez, leave the poor guy alone. I agree with jackknoester844 below. I also may not agree that the hitch was at fault but confidence in your setup is crucial and if he's more comfortable moving to something else, then he absolutely needs to do that. I haven't found anything of substance when I researched failure rates of the various types of hitches so can't conclusively say that I have unbiased and objective data that one hitch is better (or worse) than another. If someone can point me to some I'd love to see it. In reality the vast majority of us aren't professional hitch designers so our comments are essentially opinions and if I am able to read between the lines, that's all he's saying, in his OPINION, the hitch failed due to the accident. Let's allow him to speak his mind, we can voice our own opinions and be respectful of someone who is brave enough to put himself out on a limb like this. BTW, I use an Anderson hitch and stand by it but it pains me to see him being attacked so viciously. I'm glad you are safe, that's the most important thing. Remember, this is only MY opinion. 😊

Glad you guys are ok. 👍🏻 Not to be mean but the music makes it hard to hear you.

Right or wrong, when a proprietor ask you to leave you are required to leave. Coming back with "I'm going to ruin your business with a bad review [one sided story] while things are hot is not smart.

I paid for a space with a credit card at a KOA in Virginia a month and a half in advance and when I arrived late at night (they knew I was coming in late) they had sold my spot to someone else. I had to make a scene in order for them to adjust arrangements for me. They had my money…and sold my spot. I have never stayed at another KOA.

Thank you

Had to sub and chime in as a former RV park maintenance worker and security they always say they have so called electritians cause half the time they lie to free room and board and are never licensed ... Super common issue is low voltage and water pressure issues number one problems at a RV park... And i dont know what it is but most park owners are Aholes ...

Well i dont know if you do this but the guy mentioned youtube. Some, im not saying you unless she shoe fits; youtubers go in expecting to be treated like kings because they got a youtube channel And can slam them online.

You REALLY RUINED the VIDEO with the MUSIC

Obvious signs of a Democrat

You just scream skill issue.

excuse me but you have no say so in that camp ground or any other camp ground he supplied a electrician and found nothing wrong he did his job I mean I've travel extensively if I find a park not up to par I leave why argue you got Issues sir

Very sorry you both had to endure the rude and hostile mental state of this owner who should not be operating a business never the less owning the business. Especially when he has an obvious electrical problem at that pedestal and your only trying to help the situation by showing him proof of the problem with the screen shots of low voltage on your power watch dog EMS. My wife and I own a 2022 Keystone Alpine 3700FL (members of Alpine owners group on FB) and use the Power Watch Dog EMS as well. Its given us peace of mind and proven its worth already. Great information from this video. Thank you for sharing!

I don’t think I will be visiting this campground based on the reviews and comments.

DOESN'T sound like the anderson failed. it held onto the trailer.

KOA s are not what they used to be. We havent been to one in yrs

I think that regardless of damage you would probably be smart to replace hitch after an accident like this. I think the anderson hitch did a good job. The unit stayed attached and the main issues were a bent pin and the coupler rotating. You were lucky. This is typical I guess of the internet. You towed with it for a few years with no issues and loved it and than after an accident, after the side of your rig being smashed into by a car at highway speeds you abandoned it? I feel as though if I liked the hitch for a long time and then had to replace after an accident I wouldnt question the quality of the hitch. This is just my opinion and everyone makes their own decisions. Safe travels.

We have heard so many bad things about KOA camp sites, that we never stay at them. Who wants problems on their vacation!

I bought two watch dogs. There was a lose wire in both of them that melted and burned themselves out. It actually burned out the power pole connections. Some laces will not allow them for that reason. I gave up on them after two in a row burned out. The symptoms are exactly the same for both. After the second one I had an electrician who was camped next to me tell me it was a lose wire on the plug end. I didn’t believe him and so he asked if he could show me. I said sure. He cut the plastic plugs open and showed me in both both units. Sure enough they were both lose. Right after that I searched the internet about the watchdogs and this seems to be a common problem. Too bad because they really had great features but they costs me a bunch of money. So I gave up on them.

What time of day did you go?

0:34 this owner is an unhinged maniac 0:43

If hitch did not break,it might have bent something else.

I'd never tow a fifth wheel without an energy absorbing/air bag equipped hitch. I don't care how much people like their Andersen or B&B. If the hitch isn't a shock absorbing one like a Hensley, forget it.

Omg!! Get to the point!!

Muddy spots, rocky climb, totally worth it.

Just do it. As someone who was going through adhd medication withdrawal the entire hike because I forgot my meds at home for our trip and is a smoker, this hike was ENTIRELY WORTH IT. Photos do not do it justice. ❤

Very sad opinion lol ,it was so hard to remove the pin I had to use a hammer oh my little hands. I drove a semi for 36 years Any hitch can break, I'm sure these little toy camper ones fail alot. .

Sounds like your hitch did exactly as it was designed to do. It absorbed a massive amount of energy during a collision and fishtail situation. I don't care what hitch you have, in an accident situation like that you are going to be replacing the hitch. The Andersen didn't fail, it did exactly as it was designed to do and kept the vehicle and trailer shiny side up. That energy has to go somewhere. With a more rigid setup it may have transferred in to the truck frame and you'd be looking at a new truck as well. Those vertical gouges on the ball are from the trailer rocking side to side as it was fishtailing. Pretty common.

Sounds like a karen ,you had an accident it got ruined call the ins and get another one OMG.

I do not mean to offend you. but being a power hog is not camping. I live on a boat 6 months a year, and live 100% on batteries. I have solar panels, wind generator and a generator for emergency use. I have learn to live within My power limits. you never run run everything at once full time all the time. It is just not done. Yes it is comfortable living, but it is just not what camping is all about. get in touch with nature, listen to the birds, not the A/C compressor running.

My next hitch will be an Anderson. Thank you!

Thank you for posting this this is one place that I'm definitely going to avoid. To date have you found any more nightmarish places that we should avoid?😮

great video