Towing with a 2017 R-pod 179
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Topic: Towing with a 2017 R-pod 179
Posted By: mrem
Subject: Towing with a 2017 R-pod 179
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2018 at 11:07am
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Hello, We just completed a 1600 mile 6 day trip with our R-pod 179 pulled by a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 3.0L Diesel. From southern Idaho to Vail, CO. Lots of passes and windy roads. No complaints with the Jeeps power, but the trailer does sway and bounce a bit. The trailer came with a Husky Sway Bar which helps the sway a bit, I am thinking of either adding Firestone type air bags to the rear coil springs or a complete 2 bar stabilizer hitch. I would appreciate comments on which way I should go. Thanks Mike
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2018 at 11:23am
With a Grand Cherokee, I'd be more tempted to go to a WDH with anti-sway. It'll help with both the sway and the bounce.
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Alan
2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod"
2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4
Three cats
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Posted By: Marchhall
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2018 at 11:59am
We tow with a V6 Sorento with WDH with anti sway. Never get any sway, plus it helps keep my "not truck based" SUV and the Rpod more level for towing. We do not put much cargo weight in camper and never any fresh water (36 gallons equals 300 lbs), which turns into 600 lbs up and down hills. I am very aware of fact the trailer axle is only rated to 3500 lbs max...underspec'd like many of the components, to keep weight and cost down on these full featured units.
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Outdoorsy Marc
2016 Rpod 179
2017 Kia Sorento SXL
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