R-pod Owners Forum : 2017 rpod 179 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : 2017 rpod 179 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 09:59:34 +0000 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 21:20:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10577 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ 2017 rpod 179 : As mcarter and Jim&Cheri already... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=99617#99617 Author: pngunme
Subject: 10577
Posted: 14 Sep 2017 at 9:20pm

As mcarter and Jim&Cheri already said, properly using a friction sway bar will eliminate the sway.

Unless you are towing with an undersized tow vehicle (and you aren't) and aren't balancing your trailer incorrectly, you should have no need for a weight distribution hitch, given your tow vehicle.

This right (passenger) side away bar will do the job - and you can easily mount it on the trailer tongue yourself. 

https://www.amazon.com/Eaz-Lift-48380-Right-Passenger-Control/dp/B007HRIVMI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505441765&sr=8-1&keywords=eaz+lift+right+friction+sway

It also contains a 1" ball that will need to mount to a 'tab' on the passenger side of your hitch receiver... if you don't have the "tab" or prefer not to weld a "tab" on, you can mount this plate to your hitch receiver and then mount the 1" ball to the plate (see the picture in this link)

https://www.amazon.com/Eaz-Lift-48386-Right-Control-Adapter/dp/B003VAX5NA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1505441152&sr=8-7&keywords=eaz+lift+sway+bar


]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2017 21:20:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=99617#99617 2017 rpod 179 : Lot of effort into getting your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=99223#99223 Author: mcarter
Subject: 10577
Posted: 06 Sep 2017 at 4:39pm

Lot of effort into getting your TV and TT balanced and running safely. TW is very important as is balancing the capability of your TV to the load. I read a post this AM from a member who said Pods don't require a WDH or a sway bar, that's an opinion but not one I agree with. I've towed a lot in my time and every experience has been different. End of the day, I think I have the Pod towing pretty standard, not changing a lot anymore. But I am prepared to adapt to changes. :)]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2017 16:39:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=99223#99223 2017 rpod 179 : Pulled the Pod with my Colorado... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=99213#99213 Author: rawest50
Subject: 10577
Posted: 06 Sep 2017 at 12:20pm

Pulled the Pod with my Colorado Crew Cab. No problem at all with sway so the sway bar did its job. One thing I did notice that the bounce from front to back was a little more noticeable on my truck. Nothing serious and only when there was a dip or hump in the road.]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:20:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=99213#99213 2017 rpod 179 : Hello,We have a 2017 179 also... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98894#98894 Author: Jim&Cheri
Subject: 10577
Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 4:04pm

Hello,
We have a 2017 179 also and pull it with a Ford F150. We had a minimal amount of sway at first. I added a friction type anti-sway bar and the problem went away. It was very inexpensive and easy to install.

Hope that helps
Jim & Cheri

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2017 16:04:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98894#98894 2017 rpod 179 : 178, no sway bars, no WDH.Doesn't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98869#98869 Author: eye95
Subject: 10577
Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 7:20am

178, no sway bars, no WDH.

Doesn't sway at all.

We keep out speed down. Pod is well-loaded. Have more than sufficient vehicle to pull it--power and vehicle height. Pod is dead-level when hitched.
]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2017 07:20:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98869#98869 2017 rpod 179 : We bought a 170 last summer and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98833#98833 Author: Mikefitz
Subject: 10577
Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 2:56pm

We bought a 170 last summer and had serious bouncing and sway problems. I bought a wdh from etrailer and put it on my self. It made a world of difference. No bounce at all now. I also bought the sway bar. I don't recall but I think it was $35 from etrailer through amazon prime. It was more effective than the wdh. We just completed a three week up the California and Oregon Coast and I didn't even know the rpod was there. Both add on pieces of equipment worked much better than I expected. ]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:56:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98833#98833 2017 rpod 179 : I use sway and load control.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98760#98760 Author: rawest50
Subject: 10577
Posted: 30 Aug 2017 at 9:06am

I use sway and load control. Pulling with my Jeep Unlimited I cannot tell it is back there as far as controlling the sway. I am looking forward to pulling it this weekend with my Colorado Crew Cab. I will have to check the load control to make sure it is in line with the truck/trailer.

Somebody mentioned tongue weight. I check my weight on every pull. Take me just a few minutes. I adjust the load as needed to get it around 350 pounds.]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2017 09:06:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98760#98760 2017 rpod 179 : The shank is the part that fits... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98756#98756 Author: Pod People
Subject: 10577
Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 11:35pm

The shank is the part that fits into the receiver. The hitch is bolted to the shank. There are lots of shank sizes available in one inch increments to enable you to tow with the rpod as level as possible. 
Our Expedition uses a 7 inch drop shank in order to make the pod level. We use an Equalizer 4 way WDH and love it.
Vann
]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2017 23:35:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98756#98756 2017 rpod 179 : Bama, I believe you nailed it.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98753#98753 Author: jato
Subject: 10577
Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 8:44pm

Bama, I believe you nailed it.  The tongue should be level or slightly tilted down toward the front of the pod.  With your pick up it may be 'nose up.'  You can easily remedy that by getting a draw bar for your ball that has a drop so that your pod will sit level when hitched to your pickup. When I have ours hooked up to our '94 F-150 I needed a hitch bar that had a 4" drop to make it sit level.  With my '13 Explorer, the hitch only has a 1" drop.
]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2017 20:44:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98753#98753 2017 rpod 179 : Also make sure she's not... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98727#98727 Author: Bama Pod
Subject: 10577
Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 7:29am

Also make sure she's not "nose-high".]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2017 07:29:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98727#98727 2017 rpod 179 : Originally posted by condensedWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98720#98720 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 10577
Posted: 28 Aug 2017 at 7:09pm

Originally posted by condensed

We have a new 2017 rpod 179 that we pull with a GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 v8. The trailer is constantly fishtailing 4 to 5 inches with any wind or uneven road conditions. It is not heavily loaded when we travel. Has anyone experienced this condition and found a remedy for it ?

Thanks for any ideas

ohardy
You have some sort of rigging problem. You really shouldn't see any issues like that with that TV. It should easily handle up to 500# tongue weight, and not really need anti-sway or WDH. 

That said, you may have the weight distributed incorrectly or some other thing. I would first weigh the R-pod, and the tongue weight and make sure you're within normal limits.

The R-179 should weigh between 2,800 and 3,800 pounds, with "about" 10% (280-380 lbs) on the tongue. Depending on how the rig is loaded, the tongue weight could be as much as 15% (420-570 lbs). So to rule of thumb it, expect ~~ 300-550 lbs on the tongue. If you're outside of that zone, then you may just need to move things around. If you're inside that zone, then you might very well consider a WDH, or anti-sway, or both.

We pull our R-179 with a Fastway E2 WDH which provides mild anti-sway in addition to the weight distribution, and we see zero sway or fishtailing. The F-150 and the R-179 go down the road as a "unit". No excitement.
]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:09:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98720#98720 2017 rpod 179 : A sway bar would help immensely,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98710#98710 Author: mcarter
Subject: 10577
Posted: 28 Aug 2017 at 4:14pm

A sway bar would help immensely, that is all I use. I do not have a WDH, not with a 1500 chevy and a Pod.]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2017 16:14:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98710#98710 2017 rpod 179 : I cant help, my 172 totally stays... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98706#98706 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 10577
Posted: 28 Aug 2017 at 3:57pm

I cant help, my 172 totally stays put behind me, ive never seen it move even an inch. I dont have anywhere near the T.V. you have, i tow with a Nissan Frontier 6 cyl, but i do use WDH. That might be the difference, also, i have carlisle radial tires and make sure they are at 65 p.s.i. frequently. ]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:57:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98706#98706 2017 rpod 179 : Try filling your fresh water tank,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98699#98699 Author: ronahue
Subject: 10577
Posted: 28 Aug 2017 at 1:51pm

Try filling your fresh water tank, the 179 trailers better with a full fresh water tank.]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2017 13:51:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98699#98699 2017 rpod 179 : +1. Good tips! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98697#98697 Author: Leo B
Subject: 10577
Posted: 28 Aug 2017 at 1:03pm

+1. Good tips!]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2017 13:03:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98697#98697 2017 rpod 179 : Are you using Weight Distributing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98695#98695 Author: analogtime
Subject: 10577
Posted: 28 Aug 2017 at 12:57pm

Are you using Weight Distributing Bars and Sway bars? They make a world of difference. Also make sure that any weight you ARE carrying in the POD is in the front end near the hitch. Check your tires. Low air will do this. And - of course - don't speed.

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2017 12:57:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98695#98695 2017 rpod 179 : We have a new 2017 rpod 179 that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10577&PID=98694#98694 Author: condensed
Subject: 10577
Posted: 28 Aug 2017 at 12:51pm

We have a new 2017 rpod 179 that we pull with a GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 v8. The trailer is constantly fishtailing 4 to 5 inches with any wind or uneven road conditions. It is not heavily loaded when we travel. Has anyone experienced this condition and found a remedy for it ?

Thanks for any ideas

ohardy
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