Rpod 178 Newbies
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Topic: Rpod 178 Newbies
Posted By: rpodbend
Subject: Rpod 178 Newbies
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2014 at 6:58pm
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Well, here we go! We Take delivery on it tomorrow! Will be hauling it with an F 150 (v8). I am curious if anyone advises a weight distribution hitch and or the sway bar? Folks at dealership advised not to worry about it at this time. Will be enjoying this gem! First new rv we have purchased. So, Hello to all Loren ------------- Loren and Sally and Bear Rpod 178 2015 Bend Oregon |
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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2014 at 8:18pm
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With the F150 you fall in the category of "don't really need it, but might want it." Good luck on your trip home.
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 8:09am
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Welcome. At the very least you should get a sway bar. They are cheap. However, even with a heavy-dity TV a WDH will give you a better ride and better control under extreme conditions. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 8:42am
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Welcome. Check out the Roundups for next year. Possibly you may join us in August. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Puck Podders
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 9:20am
We bought our 178 in June. Tow it with a Sierra small 8 with WDH and sway bars. Put a lift kit on the Pod and when driving I keep looking back to make sure it is still there.  Works extremely well.------------- Rick & Wilma 'Hairy' Gracie 2015 178 GMC Sierra |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 10:02am
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Hello from San Antonio! I know something about Oregonians, since I used to be one! Go Trail Blazers...I mean go SPURS! Congratulations on your new 178. We just finished a week long trip and loved it!
------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: rpodbend
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 10:17am
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thanks all for information. Do you think a weight distribution hitch helps out swaying? I haven't even picked it up yet but with advise from you guys I am thinking I'll put one on. thanks Loren ------------- Loren and Sally and Bear Rpod 178 2015 Bend Oregon |
Posted By: rpodbend
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 10:18am
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Thanks Cliff Do you have a weight distribution hitch on yours? Loren ------------- Loren and Sally and Bear Rpod 178 2015 Bend Oregon |
Posted By: seanr46
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 11:22am
| Hope to see you out there from another podder in Bend, we got a 179 first of October. Purchased from All seasons RV. |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 11:49am
Yes, but I needed it to extend my hitch capacity from 3k to 6k and TW capacity from 300lb to 600lb per the hitch manufacture specs. I also have double friction sway bars. So far, I have towed over 2000 miles and it is rock solid. You may not need it on a nice commerce blue sky beautiful fall day. But you may wish you had it on wet, stormy, wind gusting, truck bow wave bouncing crappy day.  An updated set-up is referred to as E2 and includes a double cam spring bar action to prevent sway. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 2:13pm
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rpodbend, there are multiple types of sway and weight distribution systems, some don't do anything for sway, some dampen it, some prevent it. One is the sway bar, which only dampens sway and does nothing related to weight distribution. Another is a weight distribution hitch (WDH) which does not include sway control, you need to also use a sway bar to help control sway. Then there are WDHs which include sway control as part of their design, like the Equalizer or E2. Finally there are WDHs which have active sway prevention, like the Reese Dual-Cam. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 5:28pm
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As some others have said, You may not need both weight distribution and sway control, but you will appreciate both once you have towed on a windy day or passing 18 wheelers. I have towed our Pod over 20,000 miles -I wouldn't be without my Equalizer. I have weighed the truck(Expedition EL) with and without the Pod while fully loaded. the weight distribution hitch does transfer some of the weight to the front axle of the Expedition, keeping the rear from sagging. the sway bars make towing a lot easier and less stressful. I highly recommend the Equalizer 600/6000unit. Read the installation instructions and set it up properly-you will not be sorry for the extra $$$ spent. I think you will have a smoother and safer towing experience. Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: ChinookPod
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 8:30pm
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We also have an F150 with a V8. Our truck has a tow package, and the manual states that the electronic traction control of the truck will actívate to help control sway in the tráiler. I don't know what the "Heavy Duty Tow Package" in Fords includes. That said, we use sway bars/spring bars, which really helps to reduce "porpoising", and because we frequently have high winds. We only tow without sway bars towing to and from our storage location with an unloaded tráiler. ------------- 2014 RP171 HRE 2010 F150 |
Posted By: rpodbend
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 12:13pm
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I just want to say thanks for all the great input! Loren ------------- Loren and Sally and Bear Rpod 178 2015 Bend Oregon |
Posted By: rptoad warrior
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2014 at 11:42am
Go Suns! Sorry about last night, looks like the Spurs got "tricked".....couldn't resist!  ------------- On the Road Again......! |