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Old Hippy ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Lompoc ,Ca. Online Status: Offline Posts: 23 |
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Not sure if this helped me make up my mind ...but it did make me feel better hearing that many people feel they don't need an extra wdh or sway control added. I've only towed my pod twice no more than 100 miles at a pop ..but have had no problems at all .(knock on wood ) lol Will see what happens after my trip up rt.395 to Lee Vining ! Long uphills and lots of desert wind !
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Peanut ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 03 Apr 2013 Location: Hale Center,Tx Online Status: Offline Posts: 14 |
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I also have an Xterra. We tow a 172. It barely makes a change on vehicle height. I've pulled it over 10,000 miles with absolutely no problems. Could use a little more horsepower. No WDH.
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09 Nissan Xterra Ron,Kathy, Coco 11yr Choc Lab |
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Kickstart ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 20 Sep 2010 Location: Ocean Shores, W Online Status: Offline Posts: 267 |
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I lied--Kind of. In the blow over messages, I stated that after my accident several years ago that I have used a WDH, but no sway control since. I should have stated sway control on the WDH or trailer. My Tundra, like many trucks is equipped with a built in anti-sway system that is enacted automatically whenever the truck or trailer starts to sway, AND to add to my lies, I installed a Toyota Racing Development sway bar on the rear suspension of my truck. So, I guess my sway control is just handled in a different manner. Sorry for my accidental prevarications.
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'10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL
'12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
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I just sent you an email, not sure what issue you are having since your post appeared above.
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BUFFALO GALS ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 14 Apr 2014 Location: Maine/Fl. Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
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apparently, I am the most stupid. I can't figure out how to post anything. Please help me. e-mail: lchase8@maine.rr.com |
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HAPPY AND SAFE TRAVELS
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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
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The proper loading of a trailer (in other words, tongue weight) is only one factor that influences sway. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723&PID=29812&title=creating-an-instruction-maintanence-manual#29812
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Hairy Podders ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 05 Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 217 |
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I stand by my original statement- a properly loaded trailer has NO need for a sway control, WD hitch or not.
I agree. But, I have a 2"lift & 33" off road tires on a vehicle that has a 104"wheelbase. All of those items work against stability. I'm sure, given my years (& miles) of towing experience that I could haul that 3000 lb trailer most anywhere safely. Heck I once hauled a tandem axle car trailer, overloaded with staw bales, with an Elcamino using a bumper hitch 35 miles. Not smart, but I was young. Got it home without scratch, as safely as possible. That said, after using the WDH with sway control built in, I am a believer. But as you said, its not for everyone. But I think it would be very helpful for someone with less experience or a more marginal tow vehicle. |
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Darryl, Julie & Lindsey
Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
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Budward ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438 |
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Never needed a sway control.
Reason- massive tongue weight being a toy hauler with all RV stuff in the front 10 ft or so...
Look- I never said a sway control was a bad idea. (Although it is in icy or slippery conditions)
I merely wonder why some people blindly state it is a must with NO knowledge of how a particular trailer tows.
I have a sway control, bought it probably 10 years ago on sale. Still in the box, as I said I've never needed it- the minute I do it comes out and gets installed.
I also own, and use, 2 different WD hitches, one with 1000 lb bars and one with 600 lb bars. I am a big fan of WD hitches and as techntrek says they generally improve the ride. But I've never needed a sway control on one.
I stand by my original statement- a properly loaded trailer has NO need for a sway control, WD hitch or not.
Carry on
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Boomertype ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jan 2014 Location: Seattle Online Status: Offline Posts: 108 |
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A good friend of mine used this analogy - AntiSway/WDH is sort of like a seatbelt, you may have never needed one yet, but when you do, you will be glad you have one. All it takes it the wrong conditions to make them worth every penny. Some folks find the ride is improved, and I think that's a plus right out of the box. But when that event occurs that and you survive because of your seat belts, you wear them every moment. Seat belts have saved my family, someday a WDH/antisway system could save your life and maybe someone you love.
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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
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You'll notice an improvement in your ride quality, if nothing else. You are literally adding an extra suspension system at the pivot point.
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