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    Posted: 20 Aug 2012 at 10:34am
Originally posted by Bill Ky

Verdict is friction sway bar, no WD. I do have a WDH but after 300 miles so far I don't think I'll be needing it.


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When I was researching them I found that the models with the widest usage/better reputations were WDH with Stabilization. Truth be told   ...after doing the measurments we probably didn't need a lot of weight distribution control either (depending on how much "stuff" we crammed into the Pod) but I look at it as a little "insurance". In installing the hitch I didn't position it for "maximum" weight distribution so that the stress on the tow vehicle or the trailer frame would not be excessive and it also pretty much eliminated the "metal on metal" noise. By the way   ...we bought the Equal-i-zer (600/6,000 model).

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Originally posted by Bill Ky

Verdict is friction sway bar, no WD. I do have a WDH but after 300 miles so far I don't think I'll be needing it.
 
 
Like many other topics such as "to cover or not to cover", others feel stongly otherwise.  Smile
 
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Verdict is friction sway bar, no WD. I do have a WDH but after 300 miles so far I don't think I'll be needing it.
Bill & Marilyn, Tinker Belle (Yorkie), Sparkle (Mini Dachshund) & Tootsie (the turtle) '12 RP175 '07 Dodge Ram 1500
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I really can't say a whole lot more about this whole topic without starting to repeat myself     ...but here's my final thought on the subject (and this is coming from someone who pulled a 177 with and without one). If your tow vehicle is a little light in arse end and you are not certain of how well balanced your load is inside the Pod, then if it were me     ...I'd get one.

Are they cheap ?    ...NO. Ours (through e-Trailer.com) was just under $600 installed. Was it worth it ?    ...in my humble opinion - - YES !

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Originally posted by Bill Ky

I will be pulling our 175 with a 1500 Dodge Ram quad cab 4.7L with air bags rated to pull 7800 lbs, so I think WD hitch should not be necessary, But have been pondering the need for sway control. My main concern is push from semi tractors passing at higher speeds and cross winds. Any thoughts?
 
I pull my 172 with the same vehicle and no WDH. We pulled 3000 miles from Houston TX to Salem Oregon via Yellowstone and Northern Idaho. We didn't have any issues with excessive sway or instability. If you're the very careful type, you may want to do it just for security. The only issue I do have with the vehicle is lack of power. You expect with a V8 you'd be pulling without a problem, but in a headwind or going uphill you end up in 2nd gear far too often.
   
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Cross winds are what convinced me to get a WDH.  Most of the time I was fine, but one bad day wasn't fun.  Even now that I've moved to my Suburban I will use my WDH - the ride quality is better.
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I will be pulling our 175 with a 1500 Dodge Ram quad cab 4.7L with air bags rated to pull 7800 lbs, so I think WD hitch should not be necessary, But have been pondering the need for sway control. My main concern is push from semi tractors passing at higher speeds and cross winds. Any thoughts?
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Posts: 362 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Aug 2012 at 10:42am
Originally posted by techntrek

Footslogger, probably not necessary but if it will push your rig into a steep angle it might not be a bad idea.  I've never worried about it and haven't had a problem.

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When we departed/returned from our trip this weekend I left the stabilizer bars in place and went slowly. No problem. Guess it looked worse than it actually was. I should also say that I moved the L brackets down one slot, which took a little tension off of them/trailer frame.

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Footslogger, probably not necessary but if it will push your rig into a steep angle it might not be a bad idea.  I've never worried about it and haven't had a problem.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Thanks Sean.  I do remember someone saying that, but wasn't sure who.  I hadn't realized the was a $100 difference between the two for the same weight class.  Maybe I should call those folks who make it and ask.
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