Towing bounce

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   I have a RP151 and want to tow it with my 2002 Nissan Xterra.  My truck has towing capacity of 5000lbs and my Pod is about 2500.  During first test drive it pulled just fine, but I feel lots of bounce in the rear.  I have new shocks, but I am unsure how to deal with this.  Should I get a weight distribution hitch with the load bars or some different type of air shocks?  Thank you for your help.      

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tucker3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 Dec 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Topic: Towing bounce Posted: 17 Aug 2015 at 10:23pm
	I have a RP151 and want to tow it with my 2002 Nissan Xterra. My truck has towing capacity of 5000lbs and my Pod is about 2500. During first test drive it pulled just fine, but I feel lots of bounce in the rear. I have new shocks, but I am unsure how to deal with this. Should I get a weight distribution hitch with the load bars or some different type of air shocks? Thank you for your help.

CharlieM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797	Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 7:36am
	You describe the classic symptom of towing without a WDH. The WDH specifically addresses this problem by stiffening the connection between TV and TT, making them approach a single integrated body. Even on larger TVs the WDH will improve the ride by suppressing porpoising. Install a spring bar type WDH, but do not over tighten it. I recommend the Fastway E2 because it includes sway control, but others will also work.
	Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD

ToolmanJohn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451	Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 4:33pm
	The Andersen WD Hitch is very suited to removing and dampening the bounce cycle. Sway control is built in as well. Check out YouTube videos to see if it's right for you. No springs, no bars, no grease.
	2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI

tucker3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 Dec 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 4:42pm
	Thank you very much for the information. It helps a great deal. I will do my homework and research both types. I tow the Pod now with a newer minivan with no WD hitch and one sway bar and it handles fine. I bet it will tow even better with either one of these WD hitches. Thank you so much!