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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch : I have a 171. The sway hitch is...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6517" rel="nofollow">henryv</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 01 Dec 2017 at 5:25am<br /><br />I have a 171. The sway hitch is indispensable and easy to attach. I don't trust dealers. Sounds like a typical crook...way overcharging!]]>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch :    Originally posted by ZuBrewRob,...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7658" rel="nofollow">RobnCari</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 30 Nov 2017 at 2:10pm<br /><br /><div><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by ZuBrew</strong></em><br /><br />Rob, thanks for that information. Do hear much noise like popping while towing or backing up with the Husky 32215?</td></tr></table></div><div>There is some noise during low speed parking lot maneuvering. I only noticed in going forward. I have not needed to undo the spring bars to back up yet. That only needs to be done during tight backing. I don't know if you're on Tacomaworld.com , it is a Tacoma enthusiast forum with a lot of good info regarding your truck and pretty much anything else you're interested in.</div>]]>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch : Rob, thanks for that information....</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7741" rel="nofollow">ZuBrew</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 30 Nov 2017 at 1:01pm<br /><br />Rob, thanks for that information. Do hear much noise like popping while towing or backing up with the Husky 32215?]]>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch :   Originally posted by ZuBrew  Originally...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7658" rel="nofollow">RobnCari</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 30 Nov 2017 at 11:15am<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by ZuBrew</strong></em><br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by RobnCari</strong></em><br /><br />&nbsp;<br>Just picked up our RP179 last Tue. I had the dealer install a WDH and elect. brake controller. We put on 520mi over the weekend. No problems with sway, braking, or backing with the WDH. My TV is a 2006 Tacoma V6 with factory towing package. Personally I would get the WDH it levels the trailer and TV. As a side note I avaraged 10MPG, YMMV.</td></tr></table><div><br></div><div><span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Can you tell me what brand &amp; part number your WDH is?&nbsp; I have a 2008 Tacoma, V6, 4X4 TV. I'm trying to sort out what I need for my R-Pod. Thanks.</span></div><div></td></tr></table></div><div>Husky Towing Products Part No.32215: Centerline TS, 400-600 LBS. W/2" Ball</div>]]>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch :   Originally posted by RobnCariJust...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7741" rel="nofollow">ZuBrew</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 29 Nov 2017 at 9:41pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by RobnCari</strong></em><br /><br />&nbsp;<br>Just picked up our RP179 last Tue. I had the dealer install a WDH and elect. brake controller. We put on 520mi over the weekend. No problems with sway, braking, or backing with the WDH. My TV is a 2006 Tacoma V6 with factory towing package. Personally I would get the WDH it levels the trailer and TV. As a side note I avaraged 10MPG, YMMV.</td></tr></table><div><br></div><div><span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Can you tell me what brand &amp; part number your WDH is?&nbsp; I have a 2008 Tacoma, V6, 4X4 TV. I'm trying to sort out what I need for my R-Pod. Thanks.</span></div>]]>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch :   Originally posted by mcarterGood...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 27 Nov 2017 at 11:38pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by mcarter</strong></em><br /><br />Good comments, THANKS, as I get older I wonder how my reaction will be, I know what to do, doing it is a different issue.</td></tr></table><br>Likewise, I knew what to do. Actually doing it in the situation I encountered is an entirely different matter. That is why I bought the Hayes Sway-Master electronic sway control. If it were something I had practiced sufficient times to make it an automatic movement of the hand, it would be one thing. Unfortunately, one does not encounter these types of situations often enough for muscle memory to develop.<br>]]>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch :  Originally posted by ZuBrewSorry...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7658" rel="nofollow">RobnCari</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 27 Nov 2017 at 7:31pm<br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by ZuBrew</strong></em><br /><br />Sorry I forgot to post what my R-Pod is. It's the new 189 and I'll be towing it with a 2008 Tacoma V6. I had a pop up I towed before and that was no trouble.  I've never towed a full size camper though.<div></div><div>Thanks for all the information. I'm still reading through everyone's replys but wanted to post this.</div></td></tr></table> <br />Just picked up our RP179 last Tue. I had the dealer install a WDH and elect. brake controller. We put on 520mi over the weekend. No problems with sway, braking, or backing with the WDH. My TV is a 2006 Tacoma V6 with factory towing package. Personally I would get the WDH it levels the trailer and TV. As a side note I avaraged 10MPG, YMMV.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5187" rel="nofollow">mcarter</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Nov 2017 at 6:29pm<br /><br />Good comments, THANKS, as I get older I wonder how my reaction will be, I know what to do, doing it is a different issue.  ]]>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch : I have felt it activate a couple...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 25 Nov 2017 at 8:21pm<br /><br />I have felt it activate a couple of times when I was on a rough road in Vermont. The situation I encountered in Wyoming is one where the Hayes advertising indicates it would have been helpful. While I don't want to test it deliberately, if we ever get into such a situation again, I believe it will be useful.]]>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch : SH,  I have been wondering how...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5187" rel="nofollow">mcarter</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 25 Nov 2017 at 9:09am<br /><br />SH,<br /><br />I have been wondering how that Sway-Master was working for you. AND I agree you have to have presence of mind to operate manual brake, which can be tough in a sway situation.]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2017 09:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch : JandL - what I could get open...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6241" rel="nofollow">ParPod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 25 Nov 2017 at 8:29am<br /><br />JandL - what I could get open was very intresting reading indeed.&nbsp; Thus far I've not experienced the events the article speaks to in Need of a WDH but it is something to watch for.&nbsp; Thanks for posting the information.]]>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch :   Originally posted by Happy...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 24 Nov 2017 at 6:26pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by Happy Tripping</strong></em><br /><br />This topic is a classic example of the biggest controversies occurring when each party is partly right, and each partly wrong.<div><br><div>ASSUMING - the tv/trailer combo is properly balanced to begin with, sway will, I believe, only occur when OUTSIDE forces (wind gusts, curvy roads etc) hit the trailer/tv combo. Most of these can be controlled by a friction sway bar alone, more serious ones require a wdh and in the the worst cases, both fail and over we go.</div><div><br></div><div><b>So, that said, does the capability to selectively hit the brakes of the trailer when sway begins play a significant role in preventing accidents?&nbsp;</b></div></div><div><br></div><div>I've found this to be effective in those very infrequent times when I've experienced early trailer sway.</div></td></tr></table><br>If one has the time and presence of mind to hit the manual brake control for the trailer and apply them, it could help. When we had our accident, it was not something I thought of until after the fact. It might have helped, but I will never know. We did have an Equal-i-zer 4-point sway control hitch and it was insufficient when we hit the ice with the crosswind.<br><br>I purchased the Hayes Sway-Master electronic sway control and installed it. It will apply the brakes if it detects a sway condition without me having to remember in the midst of a situation.&nbsp; Hopefully, we will never have to prove that it works, but it is an added bit of insurance.<br>]]>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch : Happy Tripping,  The standard...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5187" rel="nofollow">mcarter</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 24 Nov 2017 at 5:12pm<br /><br />Happy Tripping,<br /><br />The standard answer is the application of TRAILER BRAKES using the manual slide if equipped and gently applying trailer brakes is the accepted norm, vehicle brakes is not the right solution, reduce speed and slow trailer with brake controller.  Takes foresight, experience and coordination.  Not something UHaul says when they rent you a trailer.  You still need a capable vehicle and a properly weight loaded trailer to assist in reduction.  Sway bars and WDHs are reasonable assistance.  Agree with your comment.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7858" rel="nofollow">RichF</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 24 Nov 2017 at 3:52pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by ZuBrew</strong></em><br /><br />Sorry I forgot to post what my R-Pod is. It's the new 189 and I'll be towing it with a 2008 Tacoma V6. I had a pop up I towed before and that was no trouble.&nbsp; I've never towed a full size camper though.<div><br></div><div>Thanks for all the information. I'm still reading through everyone's replys but wanted to post this.</div></td></tr></table><div><br></div><div><p ="Ms&#111;normal"><font size="3">Congratulations, I will be picking up a 190 on 12/6. The drybath is what sold us. Had to flip a coin between the 189 &amp; 190.</font><o:p></o:p></p></div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7741" rel="nofollow">ZuBrew</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 24 Nov 2017 at 1:49pm<br /><br />Sorry I forgot to post what my R-Pod is. It's the new 189 and I'll be towing it with a 2008 Tacoma V6. I had a pop up I towed before and that was no trouble.&nbsp; I've never towed a full size camper though.<div><br></div><div>Thanks for all the information. I'm still reading through everyone's replys but wanted to post this.</div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2642" rel="nofollow">JandL</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 24 Nov 2017 at 10:53am<br /><br />Here are some very good technical articles on trailer tow dynamics. Here are some to read<br />  Caravan and tow vehicle dynamics – how and why trailer and tow vehicles interact <br />  Caravan dynamics simply explained – a plain English version of my main article<br />  Need for a WDH – avoid using one if possible<br />  Reducing caravan sway – here’s how to minimise the causes<br />  Weight distribution hitch setting up – how much correction is needed&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://caravanandmotorhomebooks.com/articles-index/" target="_blank">Caravan/Tow Vehicle Behaviour & Suspension</a>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2821" rel="nofollow">Happy Tripping</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 24 Nov 2017 at 9:41am<br /><br />This topic is a classic example of the biggest controversies occurring when each party is partly right, and each partly wrong.<div><br><div>ASSUMING - the tv/trailer combo is properly balanced to begin with, sway will, I believe, only occur when OUTSIDE forces (wind gusts, curvy roads etc) hit the trailer/tv combo. Most of these can be controlled by a friction sway bar alone, more serious ones require a wdh and in the the worst cases, both fail and over we go.</div><div><br></div><div><b>So, that said, does the capability to selectively hit the brakes of the trailer when sway begins play a significant role in preventing accidents?&nbsp;</b></div></div><div><br></div><div>I've found this to be effective in those very infrequent times when I've experienced early trailer sway.</div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7858" rel="nofollow">RichF</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 24 Nov 2017 at 9:21am<br /><br /><br>&#091;/QUOTE&#093;<br><font size="3">From personal experience having towed a 172 with a 2010 4WD Honda Pilot: The pilot is the SUV version of the Ridgeline. You will want the WDH with AS. </font><br>&#091;/QUOTE&#093;<div><br></div><div><p ="Ms&#111;normal">You are probably correct but the wheel base on the Ridgelineis 16” longer then the Pilot so I will follow Honda’s recommendation at firstand then reassess. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1573" rel="nofollow">CharlieM</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Nov 2017 at 9:30pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by RichF</strong></em><br /><br /><p ="ms&#111;normal"="">I put a deposit on a 190 and will be picking it up in earlyDecember. My TV is a 17 Honda Ridgeline AWD (5k tow Limit, 125” wheel base). TheHonda owner’s manual says the ridgeline does not need a WDH but if one isinstalled it should be done by the camper supplier so that it is adjustedproperly. &nbsp;I plan not to install a WDH initiallyand see how it goes. Since this is my first camper I will take it easy before Idetermine if I need a WDH or not.<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><br><font size="3">From personal experience having towed a 172 with a 2010 4WD Honda Pilot: The pilot is the SUV version of the Ridgeline. You will want the WDH with AS. </font><br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7346" rel="nofollow">SteveA</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Nov 2017 at 9:23pm<br /><br />I tow a '17 179 with both a late modal Jeep Rubicon 4 door and a Ram 1500. I use a E2 sway and wdh with the jeep and it its nice to have. The truck doesn't need either. Even with passing a big rig while towing with the Ram on a narrow road, the Pod once in a while will wiggle a little but I only notice it if I'm looking at it in the mirror. It has no seat of the pants effect on the truck at all.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1100" rel="nofollow">Leo B</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Nov 2017 at 7:56pm<br /><br />Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 190!!]]>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch : I put a deposit on a 190 and will...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7858" rel="nofollow">RichF</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Nov 2017 at 6:59pm<br /><br /><p ="Ms&#111;normal">I put a deposit on a 190 and will be picking it up in earlyDecember. My TV is a 17 Honda Ridgeline AWD (5k tow Limit, 125” wheel base). TheHonda owner’s manual says the ridgeline does not need a WDH but if one isinstalled it should be done by the camper supplier so that it is adjustedproperly. &nbsp;I plan not to install a WDH initiallyand see how it goes. Since this is my first camper I will take it easy before Idetermine if I need a WDH or not.<o:p></o:p></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1100" rel="nofollow">Leo B</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Nov 2017 at 5:18pm<br /><br />+2]]>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch : +1 to comments.  Really about...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5187" rel="nofollow">mcarter</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Nov 2017 at 4:59pm<br /><br />+1 to comments.  Really about knowing your capabilities and doing what makes you comfortable.  I know folks that don't know that, that are not with us anymore.  Good friend of mine was killed hauling concrete bags from Lowe's because the fork lift dropped them on the tail of a 16' trailer, flipped the truck in two miles.  One has to understand the weights and balances and do the upmost to be safe.  Lot to add in to the capabilities and abilities of your rig.  Everybody has their own ideas.  Best you take time and know your risk and limitations.  It will always be a debate.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6241" rel="nofollow">ParPod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Nov 2017 at 4:01pm<br /><br />Ahh the debate continues!&nbsp; You will find a real cross section of owners here on this subject although I think the WDH/anti sway crowd is the current majority.&nbsp; We have the E2 and I can honestly say I don't know how the Pod would tow without it because I've never tried it.&nbsp; This summer we went through howling winds, driving rain storms, curvy highways, you name it and through it all the pod ran straight and true without wiggle behind us.&nbsp; Saw lots of other stuff on the highway that was weaving all over the place and its not really something I would want to try.....so yep....I'm in the WDH/AS crowd as well.&nbsp; Just seems to be the thing to do.]]>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch : I think the choice is highly dependent...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1008" rel="nofollow">Pod People</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Nov 2017 at 10:26am<br /><br />I think the choice is highly dependent on the tow vehicle. The shorter the wheel base of the tv, the more need for sway control. Certainly weight location when packing the pod is also important. So, a longer wheel base and weight properly placed in front of the axle will help eliminate sway in most situations. However, a passing semi, a quick steering correction &nbsp;or extreme winds will negate the best packing job and the largest tow vehicle.<div><br></div><div>We tow with a Ford Expedition-a very large,long and heavy tow vehicle. I use an Equalizer 4 point wdh with anti sway. I think my truck, my pod and our lives are worth the $600. It is not always necessary,but it is always there if we need it. I feel much more comfortable knowing that my rig is as prepared as possible.</div><div><br></div><div>We have towed an R Pod &nbsp;for over 40,000 miles with our setup and I wouldn’t tow it without the wdh and anti sway.</div><div><br></div><div>How much have you already invested in your tv and pod? What would a crash cost in money,pain or suffering?</div><div>&nbsp;I think you get my point.</div><div>Vann</div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7014" rel="nofollow">GlueGuy</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Nov 2017 at 9:41am<br /><br />We have towed our pod with and without the WDH (we have an E2). With our truck it's not "really" needed,&nbsp; and it tows just fine either way (the truck is capable of up to 5000 lbs without WDH).<br><br>That said, give it a big side wind or winding roads, which happen here and there, and I am just more comfortable with the WDH.<br><br>If you have a smaller vehicle, the WDH will be much more important. If you have a larger vehicle,&nbsp; maybe not so much.<br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2017 09:41:56 +0000</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Nov 2017 at 9:02am<br /><br />We were driving from NC to Florida to my parents this past Tuesday. there was a pickup truck hauling a cargo type enclosed trailer. It sure could have used at least sway control as we could see the trailer swaying and were concerned that it would be going out of control. We were doing the speed limit (65 mph) and were passed by this person. I should have frozen my dash cam video so I could have posted it to show why at least sway control is good to have, even if one does have a large pickup.<br>]]>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch :  My two cents on this is as follows....</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6126" rel="nofollow">mjlrpod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Nov 2017 at 8:11am<br /><br />My two cents on this is as follows. If I were planning to tow my pod 25 miles down to the local campground in spring, and leave it there till i tow it home in the fall, I would NOT get Wdh or sway (unless it was really bad). Other than that, I would get Wdh with sway control. I think its a simple decision. I've never yet needed a seatbelt in my car/truck, yet, they are in every vehicle. It's just a good idea to take simple precautions. I would say that you would probably end up in a situation where a Wdh or sway control system was needed more often than a situation where your seatbelt is needed, yet, you will not have it. Do as you want, but I think it's dangerous and not worth it not to do everything you can to prevent a 3000 pound monster that is one inch away from your bumper, from flailing out of control and possibly overturning your vehicle. Bear in mind, even THIS does not guarantee you won't ever have a sway issue.&nbsp;]]>
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   <title>Anti Sway Hitch :   Originally posted by ZuBrewI&amp;#039;m...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=936" rel="nofollow">furpod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 10943<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Nov 2017 at 7:26am<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by ZuBrew</strong></em><br /><br />I'm in the process of purchasing my first R-Pod and the dealer is recommending I get an anti sway hitch and he's willing to sell me one for $749. He says I don't have to disconnect it when I back up.&nbsp;&nbsp;<div>My question to this forum is;<div>1) In your experience, have you needed an&nbsp;anti sway hitch towing the R-Pod?</div><div>2) What do you think of that price?</div></div><div>3) Is there a better place to purchase one?</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks</div></td></tr></table><br><br>It would be nice to know what you intend to tow with. And to a smaller amount, which Pod you are going to buy..<br><br>But to try to answer your questions..<br><br>1) We used a WDH and no sway control with our Pod. We had the WDH from our Airstream. I noticed some podders used one, so I set it up and towed with it, towing with a 2004 Expedition at the time, 9000lb tow rating. We felt it towed better and rode better with the WDH, and never towed again without it. Never had a sway issue. BUT, for sure, some owners have.<br><br>2) At that price, my guess is it's a Weight Distributing Hitch w/ sway control. and includes installation and setup. I would want to know exactly WHICH system he was selling you. Retail, a WDH and sway control can run from $300 to $3000. <br><br>Or he is ripping you a new one. <br><br>3) Etrailer is good place, but of course, you have to install and adjust it. No big deal if you can read and follow instructions, and know the difference between a socket and a open end wrench. You WILL need a couple large wrenches/sockets for assembling the head unit to the draw bar. <br>]]>
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