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    Posted: 24 Jul 2013 at 11:53am
Originally posted by Sleepless

I still have a tendency to look at things from an engineering point-of-view.  I can understand the point made about jackknifing, but can't understand how this can help when backing up.  The only thing I know of that affects backing up is a change in the orientation of the hitch ball in the hitch, or to put it another way, the pivot point.  I am an old coot, so maybe someone can enlighten me.

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Bob

As I understand it when you back a tandem axle trailer up through a curve the wheels don't all travel the same distance or follow the same arc. This provides resistance to the trailer rotating on the axles. A single axle trailer does not have this. when you are backing it up in tends to rotate on the axle . As a result it is a lot easier to jackknife a single axle trailer. The bars on the E2 provide resistance to the trailer rotating. This is why you get more sway on a single axle trailer as well. 
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I still have a tendency to look at things from an engineering point-of-view.  I can understand the point made about jackknifing, but can't understand how this can help when backing up.  The only thing I know of that affects backing up is a change in the orientation of the hitch ball in the hitch, or to put it another way, the pivot point.  I am an old coot, so maybe someone can enlighten me.

Thanks.

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Originally posted by kymooses

Originally posted by GA_RPOD_178

E2 installed today.  Big difference.  THANKS to everyone for the feedback.

The E2 is nice, I've found I can't back up my Pod without it.

I never thought of this before but it makes sense. A single axle trailer is more likely to jackknife. The friction bars on the E2 provide a little resistance so the trailer does not jackknife as easily.   
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Originally posted by GA_RPOD_178

E2 installed today.  Big difference.  THANKS to everyone for the feedback.

The E2 is nice, I've found I can't back up my Pod without it.
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E2 installed today.  Big difference.  THANKS to everyone for the feedback.
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They do make 4000 pound WDHs, but I wouldn't recommend it because if you move to a larger camper you'll need to replace the WDH too.  That is why I bought the 6000 pound model.

This is the Equalizer 4k model, they make the E2 too.

http://www.equalizerhitch.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=4
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  I have been looking at the new Anderson WDH it is different and has some good reviews there are a lot of good features. If we buy a larger camper we will most likely go with the Anderson hitch.   David


That is certainly different but rather expensive.   I have never seen one.

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  I have been looking at the new Anderson WDH it is different and has some good reviews there are a lot of good features. If we buy a larger camper we will most likely go with the Anderson hitch.   David
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jul 2013 at 10:29am
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Thanks again for the good info. This forum continues to be a great source of info.
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Jim, I hope you will still have a WDH installed.  Once you use in on the highway you will never leave home again without it.  I agree with CharlieM except I think anyone towing a R-Pod (or any other TT) will see the benefits of a WDH once they use one.  The same is true of sway control. 

Bob


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Bob,

Make no mistake. I am a firm believer and dedicated user of my E2 for my 172 and Honda Pilot. My comments were mainly aimed at the diehards. I also can speak from experience on the risks of improper dealer installation. The E2 must be properly installed and set up. My advice to all.

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