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    Posted: 20 Jul 2012 at 8:23am
For those of you who have either the E2 or Equalizer, does installation require any cutting and/or drilling or is everything bolt-on?
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I have no experience driving a big Caddy    ...but that sounds pretty close to how I'd describe it.

On our drive up to Gillette, WY a week ago we felt every bump, wave in the road surface      ...and especially the expansion seams where there was a bridge. After the WDH/Stabilizer was installed we continued on to our current camping location here in Custer State Park and honestly, we just glided over the road. No "porposing" or swaying. Noticed my "death grip" on the steering wheel easing up a bit. To me, that alone was worth the investment.

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I would compare the difference in ride quality from moving from a compact car to a big comfy Caddilac.  From feeling every bump to gliding on marshmallows.
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I just have a plane hitch on my F-150, and have ride issues at slow speed (25-35) over bumpy roads.  The pod gets the truck rocking, and while it is still controllable it is less than comfortable.  Will either of these hitch options help with that?

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We are towing a 177 with a Tacoma 4 Liter 6cyl - standard trans (short bed). We had a lot of "rocking back and forth" and that seemed to precipitate the swaying/fishtailing. I can only share our personal experience, which is limited since this is our first trip with the Equalizer hitch installed (600/6,000lb model) - - but so far there has been NO rocking or swaying. Makes all the difference in the world in terms of peace of mind.

Like others have said, it might not be necessary with a heavier duty tow vehicle, but we are very satisfied and happy with the WDH/Stabilizer.

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Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

I just have a plane hitch on my F-150, and have ride issues at slow speed (25-35) over bumpy roads.  The pod gets the truck rocking, and while it is still controllable it is less than comfortable.  Will either of these hitch options help with that?

A WDH should help with this. A Weight Distribution Hitch puts a set of spring bars between the TV and Trailer. The springs resist movement of the trailer on the ball so it does not bounce as much. 
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I just have a plane hitch on my F-150, and have ride issues at slow speed (25-35) over bumpy roads.  The pod gets the truck rocking, and while it is still controllable it is less than comfortable.  Will either of these hitch options help with that?
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With beefier TVs you are right, you don't need either.  However, I've towed with and without my WDH with my Suburban and the ride quality was still noticeably improved when the WDH was in place.  So I plan on using it, even though it isn't necessary for safety, etc.
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Then again you might not need either.  It depends on what your towing with.  I'm towing with a Ford F-150 and don't need anything.  When I first got my Pod I towed with a Jeep Liberty 4X4 that was built up for off road use.  It didn't need any help either.  If it had been stock I probably would have needed an equalizer hitch.

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Originally posted by bc matell

Hi all, I am picking up our r-pod 177 next week. Fell in love with it,we have seen a few here in Canada, British Columbia, so we found a dealer and now it's ours! My ?? is which one, Anti sway or Equalizer,are they the same? And what model. we chucked the tenting for the pod, so we need some help. We are new at thisSmile
thanks for any help

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Our first thought was "Sway Control", since we had a few scarey episodes in high gusty winds with our 177. In the end though we decided to get the "Equalizer" that gave us both the Weight Distribution and the Sway Control. This is our first trip since having it installed and so far it has been everything we expected. Ran through some rough winds and hit some highway sections that were pretty wavy. Never felt a thing from behind. Very glad with our decision and purchase.

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