2017 rpod 179 - Event Date: 28 Aug 2017 - 10 Sep 2017

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Originally posted by condensed

We have a new 2017 rpod 179 that we pull with a GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 v8. The trailer is constantly fishtailing 4 to 5 inches with any wind or uneven road conditions. It is not heavily loaded when we travel. Has anyone experienced this condition and found a remedy for it ?
Thanks for any ideas

ohardy
You have some sort of rigging problem. You really shouldn't see any issues like that with that TV. It should easily handle up to 500# tongue weight, and not really need anti-sway or WDH. 
That said, you may have the weight distributed incorrectly or some other thing. I would first weigh the R-pod, and the tongue weight and make sure you're within normal limits.

The R-179 should weigh between 2,800 and 3,800 pounds, with "about" 10% (280-380 lbs) on the tongue. Depending on how the rig is loaded, the tongue weight could be as much as 15% (420-570 lbs). So to rule of thumb it, expect ~~ 300-550 lbs on the tongue. If you're outside of that zone, then you may just need to move things around. If you're inside that zone, then you might very well consider a WDH, or anti-sway, or both.

We pull our R-179 with a Fastway E2 WDH which provides mild anti-sway in addition to the weight distribution, and we see zero sway or fishtailing. The F-150 and the R-179 go down the road as a "unit". No excitement.