When we got our RP-179, the dealer told us the 600/6000 was the best choice for this size of trailer. We never questioned it, we just did it. We've never had an issue.

Don't forget that in order to get the balance, the weight bars and hitch have to be adjusted for the TV/TT combination. The difference will be that he 400/4000 will be at 90% (or close to that), and the 600/6000 will be at 60% (or close to that).

I have a shell on the truck, but don't plan on carrying anything heavy in the bed. Just an ice chest for drinks and a small bin with a little bit of firewood, no more than a night or two worth. I know that all goes into the tongue weight calculation.

I do like the 90% 60% comment. Good point. I'm leaning toward the 600/6000.

On a side point:

Anyone here with a Tacoma with the factory BFG Rugged Trail TAs? My front tires are six-years old and are cracking where the sidewall meets the tread, which I've heard is a characteristic of BFG Rugged Trail tires. I want to replace the front two with a different brand. Someone suggested Hancook. Are they good? Any other recommendations?

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Originally posted by OldNeumanntapr Will the 600/6000 model transfer more weight to the trailer axel? I was told it wasn't a good idea to load up that axel too much.

They're adjustable, so you set them where they need to be.  You could get a 600/6000 and set it up to not transfer any weight or, probably not with a 600/6000, but you could take all of the weight off the rear axle and take the rear tires off entirely. (Not recommended.)

Anyone here with a Tacoma with the factory BFG Rugged Trail TAs? My front tires are six-years old and are cracking where the sidewall meets the tread, which I've heard is a characteristic of BFG Rugged Trail tires.

Sounds more like a characteristic of 6-year old tires.  If you've gotten six years out of them I'd put another set on in a heartbeat!

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Thanks. Good point on the being close to capacity.

I've had BFG All Terrains before. They are good but VERY expensive, and not good for gas mileage.

I have a Draw Tite digital brake controller that was just installed by the rPod dealer. THEY told me I didn't need the WDH, but I think I'd like to have it, if for nothing more than the sway control. 

I also called the RV dealer where we purchased from and they recommended the same model. They said that the 340 lb tongue weight on the brochure did include the battery, propane tank, etc.

Awesome! I will be ordering soon, and I have an appointment for installation on June 28th.

The WDH won't transfer more than it is set to. The idea is to transfer enough to the front tires to level out both the TV and the TT. That's the whole point of going through the setup procedure.

WRT Tires: What is the date code on your tires? It will be a 4-digit number stamped on the sidewall. It shows the year/week that the tires were made. For example, 1220 were made in the 20th week of 2012, and would be recommended to retire in the 20th week of 2018 (about where we are).

My EMPTY trailer tongue is about 555 pounds, but if I am loaded, and both my gray and black are nearly full, I will be right at 770 pounds. So i opted for 1000 pound bars., rather than 800 pound bars per recommendations. Sway control is still very active even at lighter tongue loads, and on my Blue OX I only have to move one chain link from light tongue to heavy tongue to correct tow vehicle sag.

zen2b1, what is the change in ride height for the front of your 4-runner with and without the pod attached?It may be "completely leveled", but still unloaded on the front axle. The only way you'll know for sure is by taking it to a weigh station or use your own scales to find out what the individual axle loading is with and without the trailer. OTOH, if it tows well, without sway, you may be fine.

We love our E2.