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DavMar
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Topic: Lily is home! Posted: 26 Apr 2018 at 5:19pm |
Originally posted by Olddawgsrule
Originally posted by DavMar
Olddawgsrule, Were using the same Fastway e2 WD anti-sway bar hitch as you and pulling our pod with the same identical truck as yours (if yours is also 4 wheel drive?) and we've been very satisfied. We've traveled allot of interstate and have been towing in some very high winds and speed's and all in all I'd give this hitch 4 stars.
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Yes, I'm also 4 wheel drive. Hey I could get critical about fiction sway vs. others, but I'm pleased with what I felt all around. Cost, control, looks and handling. Granted, this is brand new to me and others could speak much better (like you).
To use the phrase: I'm a happy camper with it. |
That's what's important that your a "happy camper" with your set up as I
am too and I'm sure other people using different WD anti-sway hitches
are also with theirs. I've also been happy with my Tacoma as our TV. It does
"rev" at higher rpms due to using an Atkinson Cycle engine but it pulls
our 180 up and down the mountains and interstates with no problems at
all. If we were pulling heavier camper then I would be looking at a Ford
F-150 but for now the Tacoma is doing a super job.
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Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the
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2017 Rpod 180
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4
Lexington, NC
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Olddawgsrule
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Posted: 26 Apr 2018 at 3:52pm |
Originally posted by DavMar
Olddawgsrule, Were using the same Fastway e2 WD anti-sway bar hitch as you and pulling our pod with the same identical truck as yours (if yours is also 4 wheel drive?) and we've been very satisfied. We've traveled allot of interstate and have been towing in some very high winds and speed's and all in all I'd give this hitch 4 stars.
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Yes, I'm also 4 wheel drive. Hey I could get critical about fiction sway vs. others, but I'm pleased with what I felt all around. Cost, control, looks and handling. Granted, this is brand new to me and others could speak much better (like you).
To use the phrase: I'm a happy camper with it.
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DavMar
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Posted: 26 Apr 2018 at 3:42pm |
Olddawgsrule, Were using the same Fastway e2 WD anti-sway bar hitch as you and pulling our pod with the same identical truck as yours (if yours is also 4 wheel drive?) and we've been very satisfied. We've traveled allot of interstate and have been towing in some very high winds and speed's and all in all I'd give this hitch 4 stars.
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Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the
wonder dog.
2017 Rpod 180
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4
Lexington, NC
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Olddawgsrule
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Posted: 26 Apr 2018 at 3:07pm |
Originally posted by onazip
Do you use a WDH? I decided to buy one and install myself but will be bringing the pod home tomorrow without it installed. (Dealer wanted $700) I have limited experience towing and wanted to be as safe as possible. Just curious about your experience and thoughts. |
Short answer, Yes! I installed the Fastway E2 that a couple folks on this site recommended.
Longer answer: I brought it home without. Really didn't believe I required it. I do drive through a 'windy' stretch and found it did sway more than I hoped for. So, into 'sway bar' research I went. Not liking what I found (and cost), I learned that if I wanted '2 point' control and something I don't have to detach when backing up, the Fastway was about $100 more and I have WD and 2 point sway I don't have to think about when backing up.
My wife and I installed it in 2 1/2hrs. I swear an hour of that was reading instructions and finding where that 1 piece went.. LOL And it was the third attempt to get it in the 'sweet spot'.
I had pretty good winds on that ride home. Yes, some sway, but no where's near what I felt before. Truck looks better hitched, fells better hitched, so over-all I'm happy I did it.
Hope this helps.
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onazip
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Posted: 26 Apr 2018 at 10:59am |
Do you use a WDH? I decided to buy one and install myself but will be bringing the pod home tomorrow without it installed. (Dealer wanted $700) I have limited experience towing and wanted to be as safe as possible. Just curious about your experience and thoughts.
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2018 176t
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Olddawgsrule
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Posted: 24 Apr 2018 at 2:44pm |
We are in the low 20's without towing. Haven't done enough yet to say really where it will land. Best example so far is the 1 1/2hr tow home. Started with the 'average' saying about 20.2. By the time home it was mid 18's. Now that is 3/4 backroads (secondary roads), 1/4 highway.
I have a 4hr test run coming up and that should tell some tales. That happens in 3 weeks. It's also Prue Boondocking, so it will test all my systems and give me some numbers I can work with.
With everyone I have spoken to saying expect 12's, I'll be real happy if I get 14's. Hoping of course for better.. Time will tell.
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onazip
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Posted: 24 Apr 2018 at 1:56pm |
Congrats! Curious, how did the Tacoma perform? How was your mileage?
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2018 176t
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Live2Camp
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Posted: 12 Apr 2018 at 6:45pm |
Originally posted by Olddawgsrule
We are so excited to finally have her here! ... She's home!
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Congratulations, very happy for you!!!
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2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one)
His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD
Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too
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Leo B
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Posted: 12 Apr 2018 at 6:10pm |
congrats!!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Posted: 12 Apr 2018 at 5:19pm |
Congratulations! Let the fun begin.
The sawdust and small bits of construction debris are "normal", with most anyone's RV brand. Each time you take a trip, a little more will find it's way out from it's hiding place. In time, you'll eventually get it all.
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