R-pod Owners Forum : New guy with questions??? http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New guy with questions??? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 08:11:12 +0000 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:50:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1471 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New guy with questions??? : I bought the Equalizer E2, which... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1471&PID=12404#12404 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1471
Posted: 20 Oct 2010 at 9:50pm

I bought the Equalizer E2, which is the little brother to the original Equalizer.  The weight distribution properties are the same, but the original has 80% more sway control.  I felt I didn't need all that much so I saved some money.]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:50:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1471&PID=12404#12404 New guy with questions??? : Thanks Doug. What WDH with swat... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1471&PID=12403#12403 Author: jimbobboy
Subject: 1471
Posted: 20 Oct 2010 at 7:31pm

Thanks Doug.
What WDH with swat control are you using?
Jimbobboy
]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:31:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1471&PID=12403#12403 New guy with questions??? : Welcome. My previous camper, a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1471&PID=12398#12398 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1471
Posted: 20 Oct 2010 at 5:10pm

Welcome.  My previous camper, a popup, required a sway bar.  It was suicide to try to tow it w/o.  It was heavier than the 'pod and should have had a WDH too, but I didn't (I used air bags in the rear springs of my TV).
 
I towed our 'pod for a year w/o either and it is the most comfortable trailer I've ever towed.  However, a long trip home from the beach this summer convinced me that I should get some sway control, and since I was going that far I might as well get a WDH that included sway control.  As comfortable as the ride was before, the WDH made it 1000 times more comfortable.  So its really up to you - try to tow w/o sway or WDH then decide if you need either or both.
 
If you will always camp with hookups the battery is really only needed to power the emergency breakaway system.  If you will boondock often, but if you mostly plan to camp on weekends then a 2nd battery is unnecessary.  There are ways around getting a 2nd if you only do one week-long trip a year.  If you boondock more than that, then a 2nd battery is a good idea.
]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:10:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1471&PID=12398#12398 New guy with questions??? : I agree with everything David... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1471&PID=12395#12395 Author: psaman
Subject: 1471
Posted: 20 Oct 2010 at 1:32pm

I agree with everything David said. Your setup should work just fine. I tow with a six cylinder and no WDH hitch and have had no problem. The only thing I might add is a transmission cooler if your TV doesn't already have one. Welcome also!!Smile]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:32:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1471&PID=12395#12395 New guy with questions??? : Welcome to the forum!!! I think... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1471&PID=12393#12393 Author: Guests
Subject: 1471
Posted: 20 Oct 2010 at 12:49pm

Welcome to the forum!!!  I think you'll find most here friendly and very helpful/informative.
 
However, you brought up the one subject which is of much debate...towing!  It sounds like you're are within your weight capacity in regards to your tow vehicle.  Wind resistance however, seems to be the biggest issue with most.  Some are fine with V6 motors (even some with 4 cyl) - it all depends on how much performance you expect/want while towing.  If you don't already have a hitch, I would suggest at least a Class 3.  Sway bars/weight distribution - some use them, some don't.  I have not and have always been fine.  Others wouldn't go on the road without them.  These devises must be set up properly or they can cause problems.  If you go this route, make sure they show you how to set them up correctly.  
 
This doesn't really tell you much.  This is one of those questions in life that if you ask 10 different people the question, you will likely get 12-13 answers. 
 
The 2nd battery...how much "dry" (no hook-ups) camping do you plan to do?
 
Again, welcome! 
]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:49:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1471&PID=12393#12393 New guy with questions??? : Hello all, I'm new to rv'n,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1471&PID=12391#12391 Author: jimbobboy
Subject: 1471
Posted: 20 Oct 2010 at 12:02pm

Hello all, I'm new to rv'n, new to this forum, guess I'm just plain new.
We have been looking at a 172 with the usual options, and dealer installed axel risers.and have a few questions. We will be towing it with a 2010 GMS Savana cargo van with a 6 cyl. engine. It has the towing package and a 4400 lb. tow (and cargo) max. With this setup, would a WDH and/or sway control be a good idea? If so, what ones do you recommend? It has one battery, but I was thinking about adding a second. Any opinions? The dealer I'm working with is 3 1/2 hours away so any pick up advice would also be helpful.
Jimbobboy.
Delaware
By the way, GREAT forum.
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