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Weight distribution/anti sway - Event Date: 23 Jul 2017 |
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mjlrpod 
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 Calendar Event: Weight distribution/anti swayPosted: 26 Feb 2022 at 11:25am |
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I would recommend the 600 pound spring bar set up. Going more than that the bars are to rigid, and will actually begin to cause damage. You always want to be as close to the actual tongue weight as possible. I've been told this is not a "bigger is better" situation. Otherwise I'm pretty sure they would only sell the 1000 pound set up.
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Winterpod
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Posted: 26 Feb 2022 at 11:21am |
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I tow a R-Pod 178 using the e2 400-4500 WDH WITH SWAY CONTROL.
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PilotPodder
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Posted: 26 Feb 2022 at 11:04am |
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I’ve used the Blue Ox Sway Pro for five years on my 179 and love it. I’ve had the 550lb bars and it’s worked fine. The adjustability on the fly is a big benefit - if you go out with a full freshwater tank and add tongue weight, it’s easy to notch up the tension and move weight off the tongue fore and aft.
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 26 Feb 2022 at 10:33am |
That would be pretty close. The BLU36FR is rated for a tongue weight of 600 lbs. For an RP180, I might be inclined to go up to a BLU47FR, which is rated for 800 lbs. It's usually better to go up a little than to be too low on the weight rating.
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wdwrkr
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Posted: 26 Feb 2022 at 9:12am |
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I have a 2019 R-Pod 180 and pulling it with a 2018 Highlander. I've been looking at Blue Ox (BLU36FR) Weight Distribution w/Sway Control. Is this compatible with the R-Pod 180?
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TheBum
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Posted: 25 Jul 2017 at 2:57pm |
In fair weather, I doubt you could tell the difference. If you have moderate to high crosswinds, the 4-way will do a better job of fighting sway than the 2-way, but the 2-way still does a pretty good job. |
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TheBum
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Posted: 25 Jul 2017 at 2:54pm |
We used almost that exact setup at first and the biggest drawback is that you have to remove the sway bar before backing up. My wife didn't once and the ball on the A-frame anchoring one end of the sway bar ripped right out. The E2 doesn't have that restriction and my wife finds it easier to set up. |
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Johncmarshjr
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Posted: 25 Jul 2017 at 1:23pm |
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Is a four way significantly better than a two way for a 179 Rpod? I am pulling with a Volvo rated at 5,000lbs.
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Johncmarshjr
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Posted: 25 Jul 2017 at 1:21pm |
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Thank you for the advice
Has anyone used the EAZ-LIFT 48056 ELITE? It is rated at 600 lb and has a 2 5/8 ball that will need to be changed out.
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rawest50
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Posted: 25 Jul 2017 at 11:57am |
You are correct. I was at the dealer today and looked at their e2 display. Saw the 1,000 tongue weight and 10,000 tow weight. I will say it tows behind my Jeep like it is not there when on level or downhill road. I assume the load/sway is doing a fantastic job. |
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