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mjlrpod 
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Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1221 |
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 Topic: Oversized load distribution hitch?Posted: 02 Mar 2025 at 3:21pm |
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I do not believe a 191 weights anywhere near 4000 pounds. What is your weight distribution hitch recommended for? You should have a max of 6000 / 600 model.
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 03 Mar 2025 at 11:17am |
An empty 191 weighs 2,932 lbs with a max capacity of 863 lbs for a total of 3,795 lbs. So if it's empty, you're right. I would plan for a weight of ~~ 3,800 lbs to be safe.
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2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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LuckyLindy
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Posted: 04 Mar 2025 at 8:28pm |
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Thanks to all!
I went to a trailer shop to have wheel bearings inspected and repacked. He declared them in great shape and simply added fresh grease and replaced seals. My Enduro tires are in great shape as well. While there, we talked and did a ton of research on the tow rig I'd inherited in the sale. We considered adding a a simple sway bar to the A frame. Nope. Took it on the highway w/ standard 2 inch drop hitch and I did not like the feel. Yes, the rig that came with the sale is rated for a heavier trailer but after much discussion (and the test run w/o it), I decided to keep the rig. Shakedown cruise at highway speed proved to be the right decision. Even in high crosswinds on Sunday, I felt safe.
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Mystical_Mama
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Posted: 06 Mar 2025 at 12:48pm |
I know nothing about a Frontier...is it a V6 or V8? What is its max tow capacity? And how heavy was your 179 dry? ps: I am planning on "dialing in" my Tacoma plus RPod 192. My trailer came used with the same hitch the previous owners used. It is a monster WD hitch and we had to adjust it up for my Tacoma but we didn't adjust the WD bars yet... |
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gpokluda
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Posted: 06 Mar 2025 at 12:58pm |
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The Nissan Frontier is Nissan's answer to the Tacoma. It is a mid-sized truck with a V6 motor. I believe ours has a 6500lb towing capacity and our 179 was about 3200lbs dry.
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