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    Posted: 27 Nov 2017 at 7:31pm
Originally posted by ZuBrew

Sorry I forgot to post what my R-Pod is. It's the new 189 and I'll be towing it with a 2008 Tacoma V6. I had a pop up I towed before and that was no trouble.  I've never towed a full size camper though.
Thanks for all the information. I'm still reading through everyone's replys but wanted to post this.

Just picked up our RP179 last Tue. I had the dealer install a WDH and elect. brake controller. We put on 520mi over the weekend. No problems with sway, braking, or backing with the WDH. My TV is a 2006 Tacoma V6 with factory towing package. Personally I would get the WDH it levels the trailer and TV. As a side note I avaraged 10MPG, YMMV.
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Posts: 6285 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Nov 2017 at 11:38pm
Originally posted by mcarter

Good comments, THANKS, as I get older I wonder how my reaction will be, I know what to do, doing it is a different issue.

Likewise, I knew what to do. Actually doing it in the situation I encountered is an entirely different matter. That is why I bought the Hayes Sway-Master electronic sway control. If it were something I had practiced sufficient times to make it an automatic movement of the hand, it would be one thing. Unfortunately, one does not encounter these types of situations often enough for muscle memory to develop.
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Posts: 113 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Nov 2017 at 9:41pm
Originally posted by RobnCari

 
Just picked up our RP179 last Tue. I had the dealer install a WDH and elect. brake controller. We put on 520mi over the weekend. No problems with sway, braking, or backing with the WDH. My TV is a 2006 Tacoma V6 with factory towing package. Personally I would get the WDH it levels the trailer and TV. As a side note I avaraged 10MPG, YMMV.

Can you tell me what brand & part number your WDH is?  I have a 2008 Tacoma, V6, 4X4 TV. I'm trying to sort out what I need for my R-Pod. Thanks.
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Posts: 42 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Nov 2017 at 11:15am
Originally posted by ZuBrew

Originally posted by RobnCari

 
Just picked up our RP179 last Tue. I had the dealer install a WDH and elect. brake controller. We put on 520mi over the weekend. No problems with sway, braking, or backing with the WDH. My TV is a 2006 Tacoma V6 with factory towing package. Personally I would get the WDH it levels the trailer and TV. As a side note I avaraged 10MPG, YMMV.

Can you tell me what brand & part number your WDH is?  I have a 2008 Tacoma, V6, 4X4 TV. I'm trying to sort out what I need for my R-Pod. Thanks.
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Rob, thanks for that information. Do hear much noise like popping while towing or backing up with the Husky 32215?
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Posts: 42 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Nov 2017 at 2:10pm
Originally posted by ZuBrew

Rob, thanks for that information. Do hear much noise like popping while towing or backing up with the Husky 32215?
There is some noise during low speed parking lot maneuvering. I only noticed in going forward. I have not needed to undo the spring bars to back up yet. That only needs to be done during tight backing. I don't know if you're on Tacomaworld.com , it is a Tacoma enthusiast forum with a lot of good info regarding your truck and pretty much anything else you're interested in.
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I have a 171. The sway hitch is indispensable and easy to attach. I don't trust dealers. Sounds like a typical crook...way overcharging!
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