R-pod 171
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Topic: R-pod 171
Posted By: uspopjw
Subject: R-pod 171
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2016 at 2:37pm
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I am planning to purchase a 2017 R-Pod 171 in a few months. Was wondering if anyone can tell me the hitch height for this travel trailer. I live in FL and will be picking up the trailer in Ohio in route to Michigan, so I want to have the correct receiver on my vehicle when I arrive. Was also wondering if a anti-sway bar is recommended.
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2016 at 2:41pm
Welcome to the group!! If memory serves 17 inches. Some recommend the anti sway bars, boils down to personal preference.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2016 at 3:05pm
Just measured the top of our 2" ball on our Explorer, 16." Sway bar, a necessity for us because of a short wheelbase. Many on this forum who have full size pick ups don't use them, while others do, as Leo mentioned, personal preference. My take is that I would rather err on the side of safety (in other words, spend the 50 - 75 bucks on a sway bar) than save a few bucks while towing a pod that you have thousands of dollars invested in.
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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."
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Posted By: uspopjw
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2016 at 3:18pm
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Thanks. Those were quick responses. Appreciate your help.
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Posted By: bjk
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2016 at 9:08pm
Many also opt to have a weight distribution hitch which will smooth out the ride as well as provide sway control.
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2016 HRE R-179 "CapPODccino"
2011 F-150 SLX
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