difference between pro series 49901 vs 49903

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   I can't speak for the Anderson but with my E2 and Dual Cam there is no issue hooking up at an angle.

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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Topic: difference between pro series 49901 vs 49903 Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 8:53pm
	I can't speak for the Anderson but with my E2 and Dual Cam there is no issue hooking up at an angle.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 4:29pm
	I seriously doubt I have ever been deadnuts same degree accurate with my angle when backing in. In fact I am pretty sure at least once I have been at least 10 degrees out.. I have even been known to kick the pod tongue sideways a few inches if needed to get over the ball. It's not rocket science.. a million TT owners will hook up and go somewhere this month.. with no issues.

pawntan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Feb 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 3:30pm
	question techntrek when hooking up the trailer/WDH , and backing up your truck, can the truck and trailer make a slight angle, or they both has to be precisely one line such that there is no angle between the two ? I'm trying to see if this is not an advantage of Andersen or not. Andersen allow the angle because the triangle that is to be attached to the hitch can freely move left and right. See the video below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRoQ_yQZQwQ

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 1:12pm
	I hadn't seen that one before. I'm curious how that system allows any turning motion. It looks like it may have rubber stops on the ends of the chains but I can't see how they would allow several inches of movement.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

pawntan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Feb 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 12:38pm
	Does any one have any experience with Andersen WDH ? http://www.andersenhitches.com/Catalog/andersen-nosway-weight-distribution-hitch.aspx It looks like what I want : light weight, easy to install, easy to un hook. Is it true that the TV and trailer can back up at an angle to hook ? I haven't bought any WDH yet. I can see that is a big plus. It will be hard to back up the TV to be perfectly in line and not making an angle ? But maybe all WDH is like that ? It is hard enough to make the ball meet the trailer socket already. If pro series requires that TV and trailer can not make an angle while backing up, that will require more go forward-backup cycle . edit: made the link clickable - techntrek

pawntan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Feb 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Posted: 23 Feb 2015 at 3:38pm
	Thank you all for the help. Now I have another decision to make. Can you please share your experience ? See: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5873&PID=57106#57106

Podster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108	Posted: 23 Feb 2015 at 9:05am
	Here is a good video by Curt on proper WDH setup and adjustment... Proper Setup of a WDH by Curt
	Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity)

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 22 Feb 2015 at 6:55pm
	When I was choosing my WDH I contacted the Equalizer/E2 manufacturer (they make both) and they confirmed there would be no problem going with a higher-rated WDH. I went with the 6000/600 instead of the 4000/400. I wouldn't go with a 10,000/1000 model, that would be too stiff IMO. If you think you'll move up to a larger camper in the future then go with a 6000/600 model. However, you can over-adjust the pod or TV with a 4000/400 or 10,000/1000. If the hitch head is too high on the shank, the pod's tongue will be too high. Tilt the hitch head too much or raise the L brackets (Equalizer/E2) or chains (other brands) too much and you'll put too much weight on the front axle of the TV and take too much off of the rear axle.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

marwayne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1003	Posted: 22 Feb 2015 at 4:43pm
	I also use the 4000 lb-400lb 4 point sway control Equalizer WDH. The reason for the size, I will never get a bigger trailer. They also told me if I would use a 10000 lb WDH on a small Trailer you can over torque the WDH and bend the frame of the trailer , TV or both.
	If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 22 Feb 2015 at 4:17pm
	If I am being asked, I use a Reese Hitch, with 550lb round bars. I do not use hitch mounted sway control. Again.. the only difference between these two kits is the size/rating of the transfer bar. DO NOT buy an oversized bar. Get the 550/600 lb kit for your pod. If in the future you buy a much larger heavier TT, all you have to do is source the round bars with the heavier rating.