Weight distribution and brake control

I agree with the notion that the dealer will get a lot more comfortable with you taking the rpod off of his lot without a WDH if you let him know that's the only way it's going.  If you want to, just tell him you're going to do it yourself or you want to try towing a while without it.  It's not the dealer's problem.

I just installed the Fastway E2 600.  It takes a while... but isn't hard.  Except for torquing things down to 450 ft lb.  (I might have cheated on that a bit.)

For what it's worth, I've towed my 176 without a WDH or sway control from Florida to Cape Breton and about 15 or 20K miles in between and never had the slightest issue.  I got the WDH largely on the general recommendation of this forum and I can't say I think it's worth it.  I may notice a bit of difference, maybe.

I'll keep using the WDH at least for a while.  It almost certainly does provide some safety benefit, but I think the bottom line is that not everyone automatically needs one.  It's a matter of personal comfort level at least to some degree.
 
But really, don't let the dealer bully you into paying $950 for one. 

TT

Oh and trunion or round bar? What is the difference?

You've been a huge help Charlie. Thanks again. 

Looks like the Anderson is a bit more expensive than the Fastway. Is it that much better? If so may be worth it. Is it easy to install? Watching the videos it looks like the Anderson is much easier to install. May be worth it. Any thoughts?

I tow with a Toyota Tacoma, V-6 4x4 with tow package. I have a standard hitch, not a WDH. Got back at the end of October from 3,500 miles to Lake Powell and up to 10,000 feet of altitude on a very winding road (Great Basin National Park).

Not a single problem towing. No swaying or fishtailing; I do have an anti-sway bar.

If the dealer requires you to get a WDH have them put in writing why. That request alone may cause them to back off their requirement.

Happy podding.