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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Topic: Friction sway control OR weight distribution Posted: 19 Jul 2013 at 9:05am |
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I think a more accurate way to look at the E2 ratings is "up to." The 6000 pound unit is good up to 6000, the 10000 pound unit is OK up to 10000, etc. The promary factor in the FJ's 5000# rating is the 4.0L engine in place of the 3.5L. The bigger engine helps acceleration and in overcoming wind resistance on the highway. It doesn't help the ride or the steering properties. The main thing you would notice with the WDH is a reduction what some call porpoising. This is the bucking or bouncing caused by the trailer bouncing on the ball when going over dips and bumps on the road. If you're not bothered now and if the loading on the rear bumper does not mess up the front wheel steering you're good to go. And I wholly agree on the brakes. Yes..Yes..Yes |
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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GA_RPOD_178
Senior Member Joined: 06 Jun 2013 Location: Newborn, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 118 |
Posted: 19 Jul 2013 at 9:23am | |
Thanks again for the good info. This forum continues to be a great source of info.
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Sleepless
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Titusville, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 556 |
Posted: 19 Jul 2013 at 9:43am | |
[/QUOTE] Thanks again for the good info. This forum continues to be a great source of info. [/QUOTE]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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2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
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GA_RPOD_178
Senior Member Joined: 06 Jun 2013 Location: Newborn, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 118 |
Posted: 19 Jul 2013 at 9:46am | |
Yes, we are having one installed Tuesday, based on the recommendations here.
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 19 Jul 2013 at 10:29am | |
Thanks again for the good info. This forum continues to be a great source of info. [/QUOTE]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 [/QUOTE] 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. Happy Podding, |
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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David and Danette
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Posted: 19 Jul 2013 at 12:17pm | |
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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Sleepless
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Titusville, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 556 |
Posted: 19 Jul 2013 at 5:59pm | |
That is certainly different but rather expensive. I have never seen one. Bob |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 20 Jul 2013 at 11:57pm | |
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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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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GA_RPOD_178
Senior Member Joined: 06 Jun 2013 Location: Newborn, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 118 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2013 at 10:35pm | |
E2 installed today. Big difference. THANKS to everyone for the feedback.
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techntrek
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Posted: 24 Jul 2013 at 1:17am | |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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