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clamdigger 
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Joined: 26 Dec 2017 Location: NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
 Calendar Event: anti sway barPosted: 26 Dec 2017 at 12:15pm |
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Just got our first R-POD 179. We'll be pulling it with a Ford van E350. Concerned about sway from passing trucks and crosswinds. Can anyone suggest an anti sway bar product that you've used with the R-Pod? The dealer we purchased from is closed for the week. We hope to head to Florida from NJ shortly.
Thanks.
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 26 Dec 2017 at 12:48pm |
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clamdigger,
I use a standard friction sway bar that goes from trailer tongue to hitch, mounts on two 1" balls, some drilling required and you do need a mount on hitch. Available from many sources, Camping World, etrailer, probably Amazon. Do NOT back up with it attached. |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 26 Dec 2017 at 4:31pm |
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clamdigger - recommend etrailer.com for your sway device and also recommend their Adjustable Ball Mount 6000 lb with ball mount tab, part # 7390, pricey at $144 plus, between that and $50 dollar sway you'll get free shipping. Make sure when you buy sway you get the whole kit, 2 ball, tongue mount etc.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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jato
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Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3223 |
Posted: 26 Dec 2017 at 4:34pm |
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+1 to mcarter. Ours is a Curt friction sway bar, bought it back in May 2011 for our 177. Makes a world of difference. Many to pick from on Amazon or Ebay, most sell between 45 to 80 dollars.
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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Richand Cindy
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Joined: 16 Apr 2016 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 328 |
Posted: 26 Dec 2017 at 5:19pm |
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There have been many discussions here on this topic. While you do not need a WDH with such a large TV many people still prefer to get both anti sway and a WDH built into one. The equalizer E2 is very popular, no drilling required and you can back up with the anti sway bars still engaged. They have two point anti sway. You could also go with more expensive 4 point anti sway but some feel it is overkill. But if you ever change TV or trailer you can remove it and use it on your new stuff. It is around $280 but almost double for the Equal-I-zer 4 point.
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OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel |
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Wepod
Groupie 
Joined: 07 Feb 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 82 |
Posted: 27 Dec 2017 at 8:20am |
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I tow with a Ram 1500 and got the Curt anti sway bar at e-trailer if you are handy it is easy to install the plate on the trailer. Also I found that having good tires with stiff sidewalls on both the trailer and tow vehicle will greatly reduce any kind of sway issues when towing.
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riotkayak284
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Joined: 29 Apr 2016 Location: Nashville, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 162 |
Posted: 27 Dec 2017 at 8:41am |
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Friction sway bar.... One is enough on a Pod. Not recommended to back up with them on.
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anti sway bar - Event Date: 26 Dec 2017