Give advice to a new 2019 Rpod 180 Owner

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   I will be picking up my new 2019 Rpod 180, Hood River Edition in Portland, OR in mid-December.  Happy to see a community out here.
Dealer is recommending additional purchase of a sway bar.  I'm "graduating" from a teardrop trailer so didn't need one before.  Those of you out there, give me advice on whether or not I need one...and also do you have other advice on things to pick up from the dealership since I will be getting a shop discount when I pick up.

They are throwing in a 2nd battery, FYI.

Thanks!

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Pinecone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Topic: Give advice to a new 2019 Rpod 180 Owner Posted: 12 Nov 2018 at 10:50am
	I will be picking up my new 2019 Rpod 180, Hood River Edition in Portland, OR in mid-December. Happy to see a community out here. Dealer is recommending additional purchase of a sway bar. I'm "graduating" from a teardrop trailer so didn't need one before. Those of you out there, give me advice on whether or not I need one...and also do you have other advice on things to pick up from the dealership since I will be getting a shop discount when I pick up. They are throwing in a 2nd battery, FYI. Thanks!
	G. Pang Vancouver, WA

texman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Jul 2014 Location: TeXas Online Status: Offline Posts: 446	Posted: 12 Nov 2018 at 11:00am
	What is your tow vehicle ? Other items: depends on your plan. Boondock or not? Maybe a dual propane setup.
	TexMan 2015 182g 2018 Sequoia TexManMods

tcj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05 Jul 2018 Location: Central WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 141	Posted: 12 Nov 2018 at 1:01pm
	We picked our 180 up last June. Love it! Things we purchased from the dealer. 50 amp to 30 amp adapter so we can plug it in at home. Two 10 foot sewer hoses. Have only needed one on our trips so far. We didn't get the sewer line support but bought one after our first trip. Its a pain to dump without one most places. 90 degree clear sewer hose adapter. Fresh water blow out plug. Adapts the garden hose fitting on the trailer to an air compressor for winterizing. We bought both a 50 foot and 25 foot potable water hoses. Have only needed the 25 foot at campgrounds so far but need both to fill at home. We did not get a sway bar. We didn't have any sway problems but had the dealer install a weight distribution hitch after our first trip. We travel back roads a lot and it helps a lot to control the bouncing on rough roads.
	2018 R-pod 180 Hood River Edition

CharlieM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797	Posted: 12 Nov 2018 at 2:03pm
	Assuming they are "throwing in" a second group 24 twelve volt battery, I suggest you ask them for credit on the their batteries and give you two GC2 six volt golf cart batteries instead. Wired in series (12V) the two golfers will give you considerably more capacity than the two GC24s. Now is the time to make that swap since you should be able to get the credit for their batteries.
	Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD

lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595	Posted: 12 Nov 2018 at 2:32pm
	Consider getting a weight distribution hitch (WDH). Do a search and you'll see a lot of discussion that will help you make a decision. I agree with CharlieM, try to get a couple of 6v golf cart batteries. Welcome to the group.
	Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

crw8sr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Oct 2017 Location: Omaha Nebraska Online Status: Offline Posts: 328	Posted: 12 Nov 2018 at 5:47pm
	Use the search function on the forum and you will find a lot has been written about sway control and weight distribution set ups.
	Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck.

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6422	Posted: 12 Nov 2018 at 6:44pm
	Addition to information on search. Choose the Advanced Search function. Then you will see an option for how far back to search. The default is six months. For better results, increase the range to Any Date. Otherwise, you will only see what has been posted in the last six months.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Richand Cindy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Apr 2016 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 328	Posted: 12 Nov 2018 at 7:03pm
	I would not be too concerned about the dealer discount. I found that Amazon was still much cheaper than purchasing items from the dealer. even with their discount (our was 10%). And I had a better selection buying online than the few brands that the dealer carried. The only exception is if you are not handy and need to have dealer install the items for you. E.g. WDH with anti-sway, brake controller in tow vehicle, towing harness, electrical and surge protection, etc. Take your time and research these boards as there are many lists of must have and nice to have items. Have fun, you will love 180 model
	OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel

offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 12 Nov 2018 at 8:23pm
	The type of tow vehicle you have is important to know before making a decision about weight distribution setup, anti sway setup, and also things like dual batteries and dual propane tanks. Those latter add ons add a significant amount of tongue weight which can put you over the max on some of the mid sized suv's and pickups towing the bigger ropds.
	1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold

Pinecone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 12 Nov 2018 at 8:27pm
	Hi I'm towing with a 2017 Toyota Tacoma.
	G. Pang Vancouver, WA