Weight Distribution Hitch Questions..need help

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Hi, 
We have a 2017 Chevy Colorado, V6. We are looking to get a RPOD-178 or similar model. We are confused on what weight distribution hitch to purchase, seems there are a ton of different models, sizes, weight ratings etc. 

We may have made a mistake in purchasing a Curt-17062 that has a Rated Tow Capacity of 8-10K and also has a sway bar. We intend to return it or sell it if needed. It seems there is a shortage of WD Hitches so we bought what we could. 

Question: what do we need as far as a Weight Distribution Hitch as far as Weight Ratings etc? Also is a Sway bar necessary? 

Will what we bought work? or is it way over-kill? 

Thanks in advance.. very much..

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neptune1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Mar 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Topic: Weight Distribution Hitch Questions..need help Posted: 04 Jun 2021 at 10:14am
	Hi, We have a 2017 Chevy Colorado, V6. We are looking to get a RPOD-178 or similar model. We are confused on what weight distribution hitch to purchase, seems there are a ton of different models, sizes, weight ratings etc. We may have made a mistake in purchasing a Curt-17062 that has a Rated Tow Capacity of 8-10K and also has a sway bar. We intend to return it or sell it if needed. It seems there is a shortage of WD Hitches so we bought what we could. Question: what do we need as far as a Weight Distribution Hitch as far as Weight Ratings etc? Also is a Sway bar necessary? Will what we bought work? or is it way over-kill? Thanks in advance.. very much..

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3339	Posted: 04 Jun 2021 at 10:42am
	We have towed our 177 for the past 10 years using a simple $ 40 Curt anti-sway bar over 34,000+ miles with no issues. Vehicles used to tow it have been a 4WD 2008 Ford Explorer (4.0 V-6) 2011-2015, 2WD 2013 Ford Explorer (3.5 V-6) 2016-2018, 2011 F-150 (5.0 V-8) 2019, 2017 F-150 (3.5 V-6 + ecoboost) 2020 to present. Our fully loaded 177 with full FW tank (tank located behind axle) is 2960 lbs. We also carry 2 batteries and 2 propane tanks as we usually boondock.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

riotkayak284 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 Apr 2016 Location: Nashville, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 04 Jun 2021 at 11:18am
	Have an Andersen WDH for our 182 and Tacoma. It has been great... https://andersenhitches.com/pages/weight-distribution-hitch

offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 04 Jun 2021 at 11:21am
	I run the same 800-1000 lb tongue weight Curt wdh. It's perfectly fine. Remember that the wdh has to lift both the trailer tongue and whatever is in the back of the tow vehicle, so 800-1000 lbs is in my opinion the correct size for most folks. The way you would decide you have an overrated wdh is if your ride got really bouncy because the spring bars were too still. I've never noticed that on my rig and I doubt you will either.
	1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold

Ben Herman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Apr 2018 Location: Gr Junction, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 356	Posted: 04 Jun 2021 at 3:43pm
	Take a look at the etrailers.com website. They have tons of useful information there about WDH. They sell them of course, but in my experience their reviews and installation videos are really helpful.

GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2706	Posted: 05 Jun 2021 at 12:03pm
	That particular WDH might be a bit on the heavy side, so theoretically might be a little to "stiff", but as OG suggested you may not notice the difference. We use the E2 600, which was recommended by our Rpod dealer, and it has been just fine.
	bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Kit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 May 2021 Location: OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 08 Jun 2021 at 4:30pm
	I have an EAZ LIFT 3 and am not sure if i should lock it in place for towing down the road. When I attached the bars I let the hitch swivel.
	Yamabushi