still can't decide which WDH rating

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   When we got our RP-179, the dealer told us the 600/6000 was the best choice for this size of trailer. We never questioned it, we just did it. We've never had an issue.

Don't forget that in order to get the balance, the weight bars and hitch have to be adjusted for the TV/TT combination. The difference will be that he 400/4000 will be at 90% (or close to that), and the 600/6000 will be at 60% (or close to that).

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GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2630	Topic: still can't decide which WDH rating Posted: 16 Jun 2018 at 9:04am
	When we got our RP-179, the dealer told us the 600/6000 was the best choice for this size of trailer. We never questioned it, we just did it. We've never had an issue. Don't forget that in order to get the balance, the weight bars and hitch have to be adjusted for the TV/TT combination. The difference will be that he 400/4000 will be at 90% (or close to that), and the 600/6000 will be at 60% (or close to that).
	bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 16 Jun 2018 at 8:38am
	So far, I have never seen an issue, nor felt bad about recommending 600 pound bars for any Pod. It is in fact what most pod owners use.

OldNeumanntapr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 May 2018 Location: CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 204	Posted: 16 Jun 2018 at 1:29am
	Looking to purchase an Equalizer WDH. As I understand, the rPod is a little under 4,000 lbs wet. The brochure lists the tongue weight for the 180 as 340 lbs, but there is some question if that includes the weight of the battery (64 lbs), full propane take (approx 37 lbs), and power tongue jack (24 lbs). People here have suggested both the 400/4000 model and the 600/6000 model. I don't want to load up the trailer axel too much with a bigger weight distributing hitch than I need, because of the single-axel trailer. On the other hand, I would like to have a bit of leeway on the tongue weight. I talked with the local trailer hitch shop and told him that etrailer.com wanted an EXACT tongue weight before they could make a recommendation. I estimated a little over 400 lbs so they suggested the 600/6000. I told the hitch shop owner that my PreRunner only dropped an inch when I hitched up the rPod and he was shocked. He said that the tongue weight must not be that much so he thought I should go with the smaller 400/4000. Should I take the trailer to the local truck stop and have the tongue weighed to be certain? Mostly I want the 4-point sway control that the Equalizer offers, and I also want to better distribute the weight so my rear tires are not being overloaded. I figured that even one inch lowered in the back would still affect my headlights, and I don't want people flashing high beams at me like when I had my tent trailer on my 2002 5-lug four cylinder. Thanks in advance for any advice.