Weight distribution/anti sway - Event Date: 23 Jul 2017

Higher weight rated WDHs are harder on the tow vehicle structure because they don't absorb as much force. This is especially important if you're using something like the Highlander, which is unibody. Ideally, you should get the next size above your actual tongue weight.

@rawest50: The low numbers are the tongue weight values. Typically, WDHs are rated by tongue/pull weight (e.g. 600/6000 for the E2 I use). I suspect your 10000 pound rated WDH is 1000/10000.

Thank you for the advice 

Originally posted by Johncmarshjr Thank you for the advice  Has anyone used the EAZ-LIFT 48056 ELITE?   It is rated at 600 lb and has a 2 5/8 ball that will need to be changed out.

We used almost that exact setup at first and the biggest drawback is that you have to remove the sway bar before backing up. My wife didn't once and the ball on the A-frame anchoring one end of the sway bar ripped right out. The E2 doesn't have that restriction and my wife finds it easier to set up.

I have a 2019 R-Pod 180 and pulling it with a 2018 Highlander. I've been looking at Blue Ox (BLU36FR) Weight Distribution w/Sway Control. Is this compatible with the R-Pod 180?

I’ve used the Blue Ox Sway Pro for five years on my 179 and love it. I’ve had the 550lb bars and it’s worked fine. The adjustability on the fly is a big benefit - if you go out with a full freshwater tank and add tongue weight, it’s easy to notch up the tension and move weight off the tongue fore and aft.