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    Posted: 08 Apr 2014 at 9:41pm
Originally posted by Camper Bob

I wonder if the fact that your F150 may have a longer wheelbase and is heavier than the Xterra,that may be the reason you aren't affected with sway as much? I am not an expert, but I do believe that having read many of the towing comments over the years, the longer wheelbase of the tow vehicle and it's weight seem to be a big factor. I leave it to the campers who have more experience to correct me. In any event, enjoy your Pod. Safe Travels.

Absolutely Bob, I'm sure the truck makes a difference. But I just talked to so people a week ago towing with a Honda suv ( not sure of model ) towing without a wdh and sway bar and said they didn't have any problem. Oh well good luck in you quest.

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What about the tires? Safe Travels.
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Apr 2014 at 8:10am

Tire pressure in the TV and trailer are also a factor, also covered in the Pod manual (link in my sig).  Both need to be near or at max for 2 reasons.  One is to prevent sway since sidewall flex amplifies a small sway into a big one very quickly.  The second is that tires are only rated for their maximum carrying capacity at their maximum inflation. 

I keep the pod at max psi, and the truck within a few psi of the max rating.  I've learned that ride comfort dramatically decreases by adding those last few pounds which is why I keep it a few psi lower.  Since that isn't an issue for the trailer and most campers are pushing their weight ratings when fully loaded and with full tanks, the pod always gets the max.
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Posts: 43 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Apr 2014 at 9:51am
Since we seem to have deviated slightly from WDH questions - maybe this is the best place for this question!

My pod tires are inflated to the max (I think it is 35 psi if I recall correctly) as written on the sidewall - and they still seem squishy (technical term). 

I know some bulge is normal on radial tires but they seem too soft. 

Is this normal? 
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Posts: 1003 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Apr 2014 at 12:24pm
The tire pressure for your pod is 50 PSI.
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<The tire pressure for your pod is 50 PSI.>
Which is also listed along with the VIN number, weight, etc on the street side front corner of the trailer. Look at the yellow sticker.
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would the pressure differ between what it says on the yellow sticker vs the tire itself? I'll have to check this out when I get home.
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The sticker should also tell you size & ply rating of the tire, that the camper requires. I know our Coleman has that. I haven't checked the Pod's sticker for that.
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Posts: 63 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Apr 2014 at 1:05pm
Since I started this debate again I thought it only appropriate to chime back in. After driving 740 miles back home from the dealer and facing 30 to 50 mpg winds on the hi-way I was very thankful I had the e2 hitch. I really feel like it made a huge difference on the ride back home.
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Posts: 1452 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Apr 2014 at 9:07pm
Originally posted by ahefner

I was very thankful I had the e2 hitch.


Which hitch did you get?  i.e. What size? 

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