Hitch ball and drop???
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Topic: Hitch ball and drop???
Posted By: mmgraham969
Subject: Hitch ball and drop???
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2014 at 9:32am
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Ladies and gents, I need a little information, if you'd be so kind.
We'll soon be picking up a 2014 178. We'll be towing with a 2000 Silverado 1500 w/ towing package. I've never equipped the truck with a hitch, and I'm not sure what I'll need for towing the Pod. What size ball does the hitch need, and will we need any kind of a drop to keep the unit fairly level while towing? Thanks in advance for any information. M&M |
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Posted By: headcold
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2014 at 10:14am
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The Equalizer hitch/sway/equalizer system works for me with a 2010 Tundra with towing package and a 177 Pod: http://www.equalizerhitch.com/ Check out the videos on this site. |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2014 at 10:58am
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The Pod needs a 2" ball. I think the general consensus is that a top of ball height around 18 1/2 inches will have the pod level to a bit nose down, if the pod doesn't have risers, if it does, a top of ball height around 3" higher is required. If you choose to use a WDH, they are adjustable. But you want to make sure you get a shank with enough drop to mount where you need it. ------------- |
Posted By: Craneman
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2014 at 8:34pm
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I pulled our rpod with a 2006 Chevy 1/2ton with a v/6. When I put the risers on I just flipped the ball over and we use a sway bar. You should check with your dealer for information. They should have everything you need right there. Moe
------------- Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150 
Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150 |
Posted By: mmgraham969
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2014 at 1:22pm
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Well, it's considerably past the time I thought I'd have a Pod in my driveway (figuratively speaking). We *DO* finally have a unit on order--a 2015 178-- expecting delivery mid- to late-August. Sales guy said not to worry, dealership will take care of matching ball height to hitch (yes, we have a WDH as part of our purchase order). Reading through the various forums, I'm becoming aware of all the things I haven't yet taken into consideration--it's been a LONG time since we've done ANY kind of camping. I appreciate all your help, and all the information you all so willingly share. Again, thanks for all your help. ------------- M&M 2015 RPod 178 TV = 2006 Expedition TV 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 "When I wake up in the morning, and I'm looking at the flowers, and NOT the roots, it's already a good day. ;-)" |