https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : WDH trailer loading adjustment Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:32:12 +0000 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:27:10 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10249 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95739#95739 Author: Guests
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Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 2:27pm

Originally posted by furpod the WDH adjustments, whether chain links, bolt holes or ball tilt, are not precise enough to make a difference over wet or not when towing.

+1

I use the Fastway E2 and do not notice much difference between wet/dry.]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:27:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95739#95739 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95738#95738 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 10249
Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 1:46pm

My general impressions with WDH setup is that it is more about geometry (like getting the TV and TT level) than it is about weight. If the WDH (and TV) are capable of handling the load, get the geometry right, and things work as expected.]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:46:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95738#95738 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95734#95734 Author: furpod
Subject: 10249
Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 12:10pm

Originally posted by StephenH Pardon me, but the 6 gallons of hot water are also in front of the axle in the 179. It may be different for other models, but I think it applies for the 180 as well. The black water tank is also in front of the axle. The gray water tank is behind the axle.

You are correct sir.. LOL.. I have been working with a 178 owner all morning.. my bad. BUT I still stand by the fact that the rough adjustments of a standard WDH won't notice or care.
]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 12:10:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95734#95734 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95731#95731 Author: StephenH
Subject: 10249
Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 11:46am

Pardon me, but the 6 gallons of hot water are also in front of the axle in the 179. It may be different for other models, but I think it applies for the 180 as well. The black water tank is also in front of the axle. The gray water tank is behind the axle.]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:46:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95731#95731 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95721#95721 Author: furpod
Subject: 10249
Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 9:50am

How about we go with.. since it's a 179.. that it has 30 gallons right in front of the axle, and 6 more gallons that are behind the axle.. so they offset at least 6 gallons of weight from in front of the axle. Probably closer to 8, but I am not doing the math right now..

BUT.. again, the WDH adjustments, whether chain links, bolt holes or ball tilt, are not precise enough to make a difference over wet or not when towing.


]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 09:50:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95721#95721 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95720#95720 Author: mcarter
Subject: 10249
Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 7:47am

Actually it lists capacity at 36 gals. Which the water heater is part of. The grey and black are 30 or 35 depending upon model.]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 07:47:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95720#95720 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95719#95719 Author: Subzilla
Subject: 10249
Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 7:27am

The FR website specs are misleading....it says FW tank is 36 gallon...makes sense that it is 30 plus 6 hot water.
Anyway, I knew it wouldn't be the full weight of the water at the tongue, just didn't know it would only be 65 pounds. Thanks furpod. That makes me feel better. Time to find a flat spot of pavement and adjust. Then hit the road! ]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 07:27:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95719#95719 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95710#95710 Author: StephenH
Subject: 10249
Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 8:47pm

Actually, 36 gallons since the tank is 30 gallons and the HWH is 6 gallons. Possibly a quart more if you count what is in the water lines. ]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2017 20:47:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95710#95710 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95707#95707 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 10249
Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 7:23pm

Well, it is 35 gallons if you fill the hot water heater too.

TT
]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2017 19:23:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95707#95707 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95704#95704 Author: TheBum
Subject: 10249
Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 6:04pm

Also, more weight in the FW tank on the 179 means fewer sway issues.]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2017 18:04:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95704#95704 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95694#95694 Author: furpod
Subject: 10249
Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 4:04pm

A) it's 30 gallons.
B) at the tongue, it equals about 65 pounds difference. with/without. Not an issue. The adjustments are not precise enough to adjust for that change.
]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:04:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95694#95694 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95691#95691 Author: Subzilla
Subject: 10249
Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 3:21pm

I know and have read many times that when adjusting a Weight Distribution Hitch (Equalizer in my case), the truck and trailer should be loaded as if hitting the road.  My variable and hence my question is whether to adjust with the 35 gallons of water or not??  Some trips we go to full service CG's and I don't load it down with the water and some trips are with a full tank of water.  The 179 has its tank between the axle and tongue.  Is it better to have that extra load during adjustment, then without the water the hitch could possible be over adjusted?  Or better in the other case in which it would be under adjusted?]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:21:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10249&PID=95691#95691