R-pod Owners Forum : used 180 vs new 189 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : used 180 vs new 189 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 12:41:47 +0000 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:43:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11861 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ used 180 vs new 189 : I think you made that decision... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112110#112110 Author: mcarter
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Posted: 09 Jul 2018 at 2:43pm

I think you made that decision after towing, not at the dealer when bought.]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:43:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112110#112110 used 180 vs new 189 : The tongue weight (wet) on my... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112106#112106 Author: OldNeumanntapr
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Posted: 09 Jul 2018 at 2:07pm

The tongue weight (wet) on my 180 weighed in at 540lbs, with a full propane tank, the power jack, and a group 27 deep cycle battery. I have a V6 Tacoma and just bought an Equalizer 600/6000 WDH which seems to work well. It tows much better and the trailer doesn’t fight the back of the truck on the highway.]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:07:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112106#112106 used 180 vs new 189 : Originally posted by Greg&ChrisMI'm... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112067#112067 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11861
Posted: 08 Jul 2018 at 9:35pm

Originally posted by Greg&ChrisM

I'm leaning toward not getting wdh. both the 180 and 189 are around 2,800 lbs/ 290 tongue weight, the truck is rated at 6500. The warranty is only 1 year. Maybe I answered my question. I can't help feeling the dealers are seeing another 500 to 700 in sales, not what i need. I could add it later if I feel I need it.
The 180 or 189 are going to be well over 300 lbs when they're loaded up. I think our 179 is over 400. You can buy the WDH yourself & install it yourself. Not a big deal if you follow instructions. It does take a big torque wrench though.
]]> Sun, 08 Jul 2018 21:35:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112067#112067 used 180 vs new 189 : Greg & Chris, you don't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112041#112041 Author: lostagain
Subject: 11861
Posted: 08 Jul 2018 at 5:43pm

Greg & Chris, you don't need to by a WDH from the dealer.  They're much less costly from places like Amazon and eTrailer.  There's no reason you can't set it up yourself, following the directions.  The only thing that will get a little complicated torquing the nuts.  You'll need a good torque wrench anyway to keep the lug nuts properly tightened, and you can use it for the hitch nuts as well.  The only nut that is a problem to tighten is the one for the hitch ball.  I torqued all the nuts on my Fastway e2 except the huge nut on the ball, which I took to a shop where I get other automotive work done and they torqued it for me.

My truck is about the same size and capacity as yours, though much older, and I can say, with several thousand miles of travel, often in very windy condition, that the WDH makes driving much easier and less fatiguing.  It's been a very good investment.

By the way, welcome to the forum.
]]> Sun, 08 Jul 2018 17:43:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112041#112041 used 180 vs new 189 : Greg, I agree with you. Hook... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112039#112039 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11861
Posted: 08 Jul 2018 at 5:28pm

Greg,

I agree with you. Hook and tow, not like WDHs are a rare item. If you see a need, move forward on improving.]]> Sun, 08 Jul 2018 17:28:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112039#112039 used 180 vs new 189 : I tow a 179 with a Ridgeline v6,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112037#112037 Author: Ben Herman
Subject: 11861
Posted: 08 Jul 2018 at 4:28pm

I tow a 179 with a Ridgeline v6, and am glad that I have a WDH - it is a smoother and more stable ride. As to which pod to get, I would base it on floor plan preference. All trailers have little issues that come up from time to time (and sometimes big issues) and if you are comfortable dealing with them then I'd say go used if you like the trailer. We did the same - our 179 was a year old and we paid $4,500 less than new. Lots of cushion there for modifications, repairs, etc.]]> Sun, 08 Jul 2018 16:28:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112037#112037 used 180 vs new 189 : I'm leaning toward not getting... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112034#112034 Author: Greg&ChrisM
Subject: 11861
Posted: 08 Jul 2018 at 3:58pm

I'm leaning toward not getting wdh. both the 180 and 189 are around 2,800 lbs/ 290 tongue weight, the truck is rated at 6500. The warranty is only 1 year. Maybe I answered my question. I can't help feeling the dealers are seeing another 500 to 700 in sales, not what i need. I could add it later if I feel I need it.]]> Sun, 08 Jul 2018 15:58:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112034#112034 used 180 vs new 189 : Hey Greg, so I'm sure you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112032#112032 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11861
Posted: 08 Jul 2018 at 3:49pm

Hey Greg, so I'm sure you have checked your tow vehicle parameters, if you're at 5000 + you a capability, the WDH may assist, but not be necessary. As far as new or used, how handy are you? New with warranty is an asset to new owners, if you are retired like me, I fix my own stuff because I need projects:)]]> Sun, 08 Jul 2018 15:49:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112032#112032 used 180 vs new 189 : 2015 nissan frontier v6 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112031#112031 Author: Greg&ChrisM
Subject: 11861
Posted: 08 Jul 2018 at 3:42pm

2015 nissan frontier v6]]> Sun, 08 Jul 2018 15:42:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112031#112031 used 180 vs new 189 : Hi Greg, what are you towing with?... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112028#112028 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11861
Posted: 08 Jul 2018 at 3:35pm

Hi Greg, what are you towing with?]]> Sun, 08 Jul 2018 15:35:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112028#112028 used 180 vs new 189 : Hi every body. We don't own... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11861&PID=112027#112027 Author: Greg&ChrisM
Subject: 11861
Posted: 08 Jul 2018 at 3:12pm

Hi every body. We don't own an r-pod as of yet. However tomorrow(Mon 7/09) we driving 4 hours to look at a 2016 180. Supposedly like new from a dealer in Troy, Oh. If we don't like it or there is a quality problem, we are going to buy a new 189 from Avalon RV, Medina. on Tues. Does anyone have thoughts on which way to go. The difference in price $4,000 between new and old. Also both dealers insist we need wd/sway control, another $500 to $700. We had this on our much larger Jayco we just sold, was hoping to avoid it on this one. Sorry  for being so long winded, but any input appreciated.

Thanks
Greg
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