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cjscinta
Groupie Joined: 21 Nov 2016 Location: Franklin, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 84 |
Topic: Weight distribution and brake control Posted: 04 Dec 2016 at 9:33pm |
Rob. That was my initial thought when I started to research this. I would just buy an anti sway bar for 50 bucks and be done. In fact, one dealer I went to didn't even think I needed that. Giving my lack of towing experience though and an overly cautious wife has made me think better safe than sorry. I hate hearing "I told you so." 😀
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cjscinta
Groupie Joined: 21 Nov 2016 Location: Franklin, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 84 |
Posted: 04 Dec 2016 at 9:24pm |
Hmmm. It says for the fastway e2 I need to tighten the ball to 600 ft lbs. that could be a problem unless I buy a 200 dollar torque wrench. Then I'm into the higher cost of the Andersen which appears to be easier to install.
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Robwid
Groupie Joined: 31 Oct 2011 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 67 |
Posted: 04 Dec 2016 at 8:56pm |
We've towed our 177 with a 2010 Tacoma with tow package and a simple anti-sway bar without issue for 4 years.
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Rob
2012 HRE 177 2010 Toyota Tacoma |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6291 |
Posted: 04 Dec 2016 at 5:52pm |
I don't know if it is that much better. What it is is lighter. If the hitch head for the Fastway E2 is anything like the hitch head for the Equal-i-zer I use, it is HEAVY. The bars are also not light. The chains and plate of the Andersen would have been easier to handle. That might be worth the difference by itself. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Our pod
Groupie Joined: 03 Oct 2016 Location: Olympia WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 62 |
Posted: 04 Dec 2016 at 1:16pm |
I tow with a Toyota Tacoma, V-6 4x4 with tow package. I have a standard hitch, not a WDH. Got back at the end of October from 3,500 miles to Lake Powell and up to 10,000 feet of altitude on a very winding road (Great Basin National Park).
Not a single problem towing. No swaying or fishtailing; I do have an anti-sway bar. If the dealer requires you to get a WDH have them put in writing why. That request alone may cause them to back off their requirement. Happy podding. |
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Life is good.
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john in idaho
Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611 |
Posted: 04 Dec 2016 at 11:39am |
The Andersen website lists dealers. There may be several around wherever you live. Call around. Be nice if you could get someone to help you or let you watch - you will learn something.
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cjscinta
Groupie Joined: 21 Nov 2016 Location: Franklin, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 84 |
Posted: 04 Dec 2016 at 8:12am |
Looks like the Anderson is a bit more expensive than the Fastway. Is it that much better? If so may be worth it. Is it easy to install? Watching the videos it looks like the Anderson is much easier to install. May be worth it. Any thoughts?
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6291 |
Posted: 03 Dec 2016 at 8:29pm |
Another alternative that provides both WD and sway control is the Andersen No-Sway. If my dealer had not installed the Equal-i-zer, which cost me $700, I would have gone for the Andersen. It has some mixed reviews, but overall, what I read is positive. It has the advantage of light weight, and adjustment is just done by tightening or loosening a couple of nuts once the brackets are in place and properly fastened. The Equal-i-zer hitch I have works great, but it is really heavy.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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cjscinta
Groupie Joined: 21 Nov 2016 Location: Franklin, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 84 |
Posted: 03 Dec 2016 at 7:55pm |
You've been a huge help Charlie. Thanks again.
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 03 Dec 2016 at 6:56pm |
Trunion gives a little better ground clearance, but that's not really and issue at that part of the rig. Most end up with the round bar because it's a bit cheaper and more available.
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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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