Rpod 178 Newbies - Event Date: 29 Oct 2014 - 21 Nov 2014 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Calendar Event: Rpod 178 Newbies Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 2:13pm |
rpodbend, there are multiple types of sway and weight distribution systems, some don't do anything for sway, some dampen it, some prevent it. One is the sway bar, which only dampens sway and does nothing related to weight distribution. Another is a weight distribution hitch (WDH) which does not include sway control, you need to also use a sway bar to help control sway. Then there are WDHs which include sway control as part of their design, like the Equalizer or E2. Finally there are WDHs which have active sway prevention, like the Reese Dual-Cam.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Pod People
Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1067 |
Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 5:28pm |
As some others have said, You may not need both weight distribution and sway control, but you will appreciate both once you have towed on a windy day or passing 18 wheelers. I have towed our Pod over 20,000 miles -I wouldn't be without my Equalizer. I have weighed the truck(Expedition EL) with and without the Pod while fully loaded. the weight distribution hitch does transfer some of the weight to the front axle of the Expedition, keeping the rear from sagging. the sway bars make towing a lot easier and less stressful.
I highly recommend the Equalizer 600/6000unit. Read the installation instructions and set it up properly-you will not be sorry for the extra $$$ spent. I think you will have a smoother and safer towing experience. Vann |
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ChinookPod
Groupie Joined: 24 Jun 2014 Location: Alberta Online Status: Offline Posts: 49 |
Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 8:30pm |
We also have an F150 with a V8. Our truck has a tow package, and the manual states that the electronic traction control of the truck will actívate to help control sway in the tráiler. I don't know what the "Heavy Duty Tow Package" in Fords includes. That said, we use sway bars/spring bars, which really helps to reduce "porpoising", and because we frequently have high winds. We only tow without sway bars towing to and from our storage location with an unloaded tráiler.
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2014 RP171 HRE
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rpodbend
Newbie Joined: 29 Oct 2014 Location: Bend, Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 25 |
Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 12:13pm |
I just want to say thanks for all the great input!
Loren
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Loren and Sally and Bear
Rpod 178 2015 Bend Oregon |
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rptoad warrior
Newbie Joined: 02 Sep 2014 Location: Southwest Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Posted: 01 Nov 2014 at 11:42am |
Go Suns! Sorry about last night, looks like the Spurs got "tricked".....couldn't resist!
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On the Road Again......!
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