R-pod Owners Forum : Choosing the right ball hitch for my truck https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Choosing the right ball hitch for my truck Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:31 +0000 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:55:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14445 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Choosing the right ball hitch for my truck : I do not have a WDH but I do use... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14445&PID=140605#140605 Author: mcarter
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Posted: 09 Mar 2021 at 3:55pm

I do not have a WDH but I do use and adjustable ball hitch with friction anti-sway, the saw ball is built into the hitch.]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:55:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14445&PID=140605#140605 Choosing the right ball hitch for my truck : +1 to what lostagain says. The... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14445&PID=140598#140598 Author: GlueGuy
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Posted: 09 Mar 2021 at 10:25am

+1 to what lostagain says. The WDH will address any headlight issues, and all the ones I know of have an adjustable hitch height. I also prefer the way the trailer rides with the WDH connected.]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:25:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14445&PID=140598#140598 Choosing the right ball hitch for my truck : Many of the WDH's have a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14445&PID=140592#140592 Author: lostagain
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Posted: 08 Mar 2021 at 8:54pm

Many of the WDH's have a a ball height adjustment.  Even with a stout truck like the Tundra, you'll probably find it more comfortable to use one.]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:54:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14445&PID=140592#140592 Choosing the right ball hitch for my truck : Thanks for the info Offgrid. I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14445&PID=140585#140585 Author: pagemitch
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Posted: 08 Mar 2021 at 7:30pm

Thanks for the info Offgrid.  I have been on the fence about buying an adjustable ball mount, I think am going to go for it.]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:30:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14445&PID=140585#140585 Choosing the right ball hitch for my truck : No good way to really know for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14445&PID=140583#140583 Author: offgrid
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Posted: 08 Mar 2021 at 7:18pm

No good way to really know for sure until you hitch up and get the rig on completely level ground. Just too many variables. Also the rear of the truck will drop some from the hitch weight, which will in turn depend on how you load both the trailer and truck. So I’d suggest just getting something to get the rig home and finalizing things after loading and going to a nice flat parking lot with a level and tape measure.

You might want to consider getting a weight distribution hitch as well. Not really necessary for that truck but you might like the ride and handling better.]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:18:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14445&PID=140583#140583 Choosing the right ball hitch for my truck : We are buying a 2021 Hood River... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14445&PID=140581#140581 Author: pagemitch
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Posted: 08 Mar 2021 at 7:01pm

We are buying a 2021 Hood River Edition R Pod 193.  I measured the trailer at the dealership and the bottom of the hitch was right around 21" (there was a lot of snow on the ground).  Does that sound right?  I was thinking it would be lower.

Secondly, the height of my truck's (Tundra 2017) receiver tube is 19".  So based on the measurements I will need a ball mount that rises 2"?

I've been trying to find the level hitch height of a HRE R Pod but have been unsuccessful.  Any help is appreciated.


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