Weight distribution hitch

Originally posted by Podsible Dream Are the shanks the same or interchangeable?

Yes the shanks are the same size and interchangeable.

We drove from New York to Florida a couple of weeks ago. There were some frightening times when the RPod started to wag back and forth. We got it under control by using the electric brake,,,but we still are not happy with the sway. We have an antisway on the RPod, the kind you have to crank,,,but it didn't do what we wanted to do. So we are looking to buy an equalizer hitch. My question is,,,they have them for a tongue weight of 600 pounds. We have a 177,,,what is our tongue weight? Is the 600/6000 fastway e2 hitch too much? We have two major trips coming up in February so we want to purchase it and install it. Help?

This is a screen capture of your shank...You should be able to adjust the height of the ball shank by a couple of inches if your shank is like mine.  The anchor bolts are inserted into slots and holes and held by humungous star washers. I had to move down at least one hole to move the Pod tongue down enough.  

Paige - check out the Andersen hitch.  I've been pleased with mine. Installs easily, doesn't need special tools or a lot of adjustment.  To put on/take off you only have to tighten or loosen two nuts with a supplied socket.

I'm fairly sure I bought the 3339 from hitchanything .com for $395 including shipping (I can't find my paperwork).  You can call andersen and ask, they were very helpful when I had questions.

To figure the drop/rise needed:

A. With your trailer level, measure from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler and subtract 1".
B. Then measure from the ground to the top of your receiver (top of 2" square).
C. The difference between the first and second measurements will tell you what size drop you will need (below).
If the difference is 4 "or less, then the 4" shank will work for your set up (in drop or rise position)
If the difference is between 4" and 8", then the 8" drop will work for your set up (in drop or rise position)
You can add up to an extra 1/2" if your trailer tongue load is greater than 600 lbs.

I did not need to add or drop links but I did need to move the surge brake coupler because it wasn't center on the frame and interfered with the bracket.  I also moved it a few inches toward the pod just for my convenience.  Just one metal screw so it's not a problem.  The only problem I've had is the frame brackets sliding forward because I didn't tighten the set screws enough.