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Aaahh- if it is on the coupler that has little to do with rated tongue weight of the trailer, just the coupler.  If it is actually stamped in the frame material- well mine doesn't have that.

For example I have a 7000lb rated car trailer with a Bulldog coupler on it rated for 14,000 lbs!  The rated max tongue weight for that should be something like 2000+ lbs but no way the trailer tongue would take that.
Interesting story on that car trailer, I had to buy it quick to make an unexpected out of town trip to retrieve a car, actually in Westminster MD as it were.
 After buying it I noticed the coupler was rated for 5000 lbs- on a 7000 lb capacity trailer. 
Called the manufacturer who seemed unconcerned at first.   I explained a lawyer litigating a wreck where a coupler failure was an issue would own them, since they used an underrated coupler..

They called me back a day or so later and sent a welder from GA to SC to cut off all the trailer couplers at the dealer and replace them with heavier rated couplers, including mine of course. 
I'm guessing this was after they ran it past their lawyer

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Budward Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438	Topic: FR information Posted: 16 Jul 2014 at 5:56am
	Aaahh- if it is on the coupler that has little to do with rated tongue weight of the trailer, just the coupler. If it is actually stamped in the frame material- well mine doesn't have that. For example I have a 7000lb rated car trailer with a Bulldog coupler on it rated for 14,000 lbs! The rated max tongue weight for that should be something like 2000+ lbs but no way the trailer tongue would take that. Interesting story on that car trailer, I had to buy it quick to make an unexpected out of town trip to retrieve a car, actually in Westminster MD as it were. After buying it I noticed the coupler was rated for 5000 lbs- on a 7000 lb capacity trailer. Called the manufacturer who seemed unconcerned at first. I explained a lawyer litigating a wreck where a coupler failure was an issue would own them, since they used an underrated coupler.. They called me back a day or so later and sent a welder from GA to SC to cut off all the trailer couplers at the dealer and replace them with heavier rated couplers, including mine of course. I'm guessing this was after they ran it past their lawyer
	2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle!

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 16 Jul 2014 at 12:58am
	On mine it is near the hitch socket, on top.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Budward Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438	Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 5:46am
	Hmmm..interesting- mine has nothing stamped on the tongue except the serial number. It is a pretty lightweight frame, stamping the serial number actually dented the frame tubing a little!
	2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle!

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 14 Jul 2014 at 10:23pm
	The weight limit is stamped onto the tongue, on mine it reads 700 pounds max tongue weight. However, you'll probably run into your max TV's tongue weight as your limiting factor.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

RCU Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Mar 2014 Location: Omaha Nebraska Online Status: Offline Posts: 21	Posted: 14 Jul 2014 at 2:38pm
	To any one who may have an answer. We have the 171 2011 & I am in the process of adding a generator tower like the one shown in r pod mods. My question has to do with weight limits on the tongue. I have moved the spare there for a bike rack behind the pod. I would also like to add a second battery & a second propane tank. I am also using a weight distribution with sway bar on my set up.
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Podsible Dream Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Hightstown, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 571	Posted: 14 Feb 2014 at 9:36pm
	We're looking at the pod as our 'shore' cottage. So with a little help from a parent's estate and our retirement nest egg, we should be able to swing it.
	Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 14 Feb 2014 at 9:08pm
	I'd get a 178 now if I could, would love the extra room for the big trips, but too many other plans right now to spare the cash. All new kitchen for the house, new tires for the TV, possibly a new generator, etc. etc.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Podsible Dream Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Hightstown, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 571	Posted: 14 Feb 2014 at 8:29pm
	Yeah, Doug, look it all that room! Chris took one look and said "That's it- that is the one we want!" More power you and your family in the 171 on that long trip you have planned, but us older folks like a little room, not to mention an easier way to get out of bed! Plus she wants to get a Doberman - not a small critter... Also like the kitchen area with room to work, do dishes, etc. and room for a dog bed! Not too much added weight for the TV with its 7500 lb capacity, too. Walt
	Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 14 Feb 2014 at 7:55pm
	Hey Chris and Walt! Thinking of upgrading, huh? http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2747&title=misc-forest-river-contacts-and-other-info
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

rascalrv Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 18 Jan 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 72	Posted: 14 Feb 2014 at 6:56pm
	I would go to forest river's website and pull up rpods. From their click on dealer locator to see the dealers in your area that sell rpods. I would think all rpod dealers will sell this floor plan. It's very popular. I even have one on order.