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    Posted: 08 Apr 2017 at 7:57pm
We just purchased a used 2013 RP-177, and when towing home noticed there was a slight sway to the trailer that transferred to the truck. (Towing with a 2003 Chevy S10) Is it necessary to use sway bars with RPods? or better yet, a stabilizer hitch?  Ouch
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We have used the sway bar with both our '08 and '13 Explorers.  Especially with a shorter wheelbase as your S-10 has, I would definitely get a sway bar, you will travel much safer and note a world of difference as you go down the road, especially when semi's pass or when encountering heavy cross winds.  Also, make sure the nose of the pod points down just slightly, it will help reduce sway as well.

As far as the WDH, many here use them, it makes for a better, safer ride as well.  We haven't seen the need for that with our Explorer, hence we go with the basic sway bar.  Have traveled over 25,000 miles with our 2011  177 and haven't ever felt the need to go with one.
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More questions, and thanks for the reply concerning using sway control bars.  Do you use one or two sway bars?  and..is your ball plate for the sway bar welded on?  Also, what brand of sway bar do you have?  Much to learn, and thanks.
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One sway control bar is enough. The plate is normally bolted to the tongue. Any good brand such as Curt, Eaz Lift etc.......
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Be aware that you should disconnect the sway bar when backing up. We thought that was just overly cautious advice until the plate for our sway bar ripped off the tongue. We took that as an omen that we should go to a WDH with built-in sway control (Fastway E2), which can stay connected when backing.
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Hi JivinWilly,
Same as POD WE R,  we use 1 sway control bar, it is located on the passenger side and is bolted onto the tongue of our 177.  Ours is a pro series, but as the above poster stated, Curt, EazLift are just as effective.  We have been using ours for 6 years and 25,000 + miles.  Very important when you use a sway control bar, LOOSEN before backing up!!!  Otherwise you will bend and ruin the setup.  Many here can attest to doing just that.
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WillyBob,

CAMCO sells a reliable sway bar the 57521 Olympian, I use it. You do not need to weld, but you will need the small ball adapter that fits over your 2" TT hitch, that allows you to mount to the small ball next to your tow ball.
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With the small truck like the S10 you will be more satisfied with a WDH. The E2 from Fastway is very popular here. It also provides sway control and does not have to be disconnected while backing up. The combination of weight distribution and sway control makes for a very safe and comfortable ride.
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Yours is the first response suggesting the use of a WDH.  Can you explain why you think we need one?  Pretty spendy.
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Thanks for the input.
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