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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod :  Thank you for the info, StephenH...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5934" rel="nofollow">Neserk</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15 Oct 2016 at 8:52pm<br /><br />Thank you for the info, StephenH and FurPod. &nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br>]]>
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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod : +1` It depends on your model R-Pod...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15 Oct 2016 at 2:11pm<br /><br />+1` It depends on your model R-Pod and your tow vehicle. We have an RP-179 and tow with it loaded. We carry excess in the back of our Escape.the tongue weight on ours is a bit higher due to the generator rack. Moreso if I have the generator on it.<br>]]>
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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod :   Originally posted by NeserkWhere...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=936" rel="nofollow">furpod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15 Oct 2016 at 1:01pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by Neserk</strong></em><br /><br /><br>Where is that "Like" button when you need it?&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for the information!&nbsp;&nbsp; I still am not sure about weight in the TV.&nbsp; Is it better to drive the R-Pod virtually empty (just the hoses connectors, etc. ) in it and most of the things you need in the tow vehicle?&nbsp;&nbsp; Moderation makes the most sense to me, but having never towed anything, I know what makes sense isn't always what is correct.&nbsp; <br></td></tr></table><br><br>I don't believe there is one quick or right answer. Each owner has to pay attention to their vehicles GVWR, their pods layout, and the gear they bring. We carry no camping gear in the truck. The back seats are all down, and two big dogs ride back there. As loaded for a 9 day trip, weighed with a tongue weight scale, dual 6v batteries and dual 20 pound propane tanks, we sit right at 375lbs tongue weight. <br><br><img src="http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/maypo59/R-Pod/20161001_160707_zpsetlsr0pa.jpg" border="0" /><br><br><br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2016 13:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod :   Originally posted by StephenHOne...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5934" rel="nofollow">Neserk</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15 Oct 2016 at 11:35am<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by StephenH</strong></em><br /><br />One caveat is to not put so much in the front that it lifts the front end of the vehicle. If that happens, the ability to steer is lessened. Also, if it is a front wheel drive tow vehicle, traction for towing is decreased. The rule of thumb is 10% to 15% of the trailer's weight should be on the tongue. For example, if the loaded weight is 3500 lbs, the tongue weight should be 350 lbs to 525 lbs. One should consult the TV's manual to see what is specified as the maximum tongue weight for the vehicle. Weight distribution hitches help.<br></td></tr></table><br><br>Where is that "Like" button when you need it?&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for the information!&nbsp;&nbsp; I still am not sure about weight in the TV.&nbsp; Is it better to drive the R-Pod virtually empty (just the hoses connectors, etc. ) in it and most of the things you need in the tow vehicle?&nbsp;&nbsp; Moderation makes the most sense to me, but having never towed anything, I know what makes sense isn't always what is correct.&nbsp; <br>]]>
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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod : One caveat is to not put so much...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 14 Oct 2016 at 8:33pm<br /><br />One caveat is to not put so much in the front that it lifts the front end of the vehicle. If that happens, the ability to steer is lessened. Also, if it is a front wheel drive tow vehicle, traction for towing is decreased. The rule of thumb is 10% to 15% of the trailer's weight should be on the tongue. For example, if the loaded weight is 3500 lbs, the tongue weight should be 350 lbs to 525 lbs. One should consult the TV's manual to see what is specified as the maximum tongue weight for the vehicle. Weight distribution hitches help.<br>]]>
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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod :   Originally posted by CharlieM This...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5934" rel="nofollow">Neserk</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 14 Oct 2016 at 6:21pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by CharlieM</strong></em><br /><br /><font size="3">This seems like a good place to post something borrowed from my Camplite friends. This video really shows effect of trailer loading and tongue weight on sway:<br><br><a href="http://i.imgur.com/dYz2tCE.mp4" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/dYz2tCE.mp4</a><br><br><br><br><br><br><br></font></td></tr></table><br><br>Excellent video!&nbsp; I can see the answer to a question I asked a bit ago about loading.&nbsp; The answer to is to load closest to your tow vehicle (or maybe even in your tow vehicle, when possible).&nbsp; <br>]]>
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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod : When I saw this pop up I didn&amp;#039;t...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5934" rel="nofollow">Neserk</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 14 Oct 2016 at 6:19pm<br /><br />When I saw this pop up I didn't see the date.&nbsp; Thankful you were all okay and that this happened several years ago. &nbsp;&nbsp;]]>
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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod : Glad your still around! </title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1100" rel="nofollow">Leo B</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 14 Oct 2016 at 3:54pm<br /><br />Glad your still around!]]>
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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod : Of course I&amp;#039;m still around,...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2017" rel="nofollow">Ivinest</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 14 Oct 2016 at 3:43pm<br /><br />Of course I'm still around, but I don't have a Pod anymore.  When I did I found out anything you do to shift the dry weight as from the factory, you affect towability.  Simply filling the fresh water tank will give you sway.  Add something at the rear-end like a bicycle, now you're really asking for trouble.]]>
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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod :   Originally posted by LStarkHi,...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=936" rel="nofollow">furpod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 14 Oct 2016 at 3:11pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by LStark</strong></em><br /><br />Hi, I am curious how was your tongue weight when you had the swaying problem? I want to tell of my experience and see if others have had similar. When I picked up my Rpod 177 from the dealer, I pulled it 150 miles home with no WD hitch or sway bar and it towed great. On my first time out camping I had a lot of swaying, fortunately I was camping close to home that weekend so limped it to the campground. I was shocked when I went to unhook the trailer and the hitch rose of the ball by itself, I had negative tongue weight. &nbsp;Now in evaluating this, I had taken off the spare in back and added a bike rack with two average bikes and had the water tank full. once I emptied the water tank I was OK on the way home. I spent a lot of time weighing the tongue weight in different scenarios, IE. full water , 1/2 water , empty water, 1 bike , 2 bikes, no bikes. I found that with no bikes and the water tank full I had about 80 lbs tongue weight. It should be 250 - 300 for this trailer, there was the sway problem. I added 150 lbs of flat steel under the seats in front and never travel with more than 1/2 tank of water, this gives me about 250 lbs. tongue weight. I also added an anti sway bar for extra protection. It travels like a dream since.</td></tr></table><br><br>This is 4 year old thread, and the OP has not logged in for over 18 months. (just so you know, he may not answer)<br><br><br>]]>
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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod :  This seems like a good place...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1573" rel="nofollow">CharlieM</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 14 Oct 2016 at 3:00pm<br /><br /><font size="3">This seems like a good place to post something borrowed from my Camplite friends. This video really shows effect of trailer loading and tongue weight on sway:<br><br><a href="http://i.imgur.com/dYz2tCE.mp4" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/dYz2tCE.mp4</a><br><br><br><br><br><br><br></font>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6193" rel="nofollow">LStark</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 14 Oct 2016 at 2:24pm<br /><br />Hi, I am curious how was your tongue weight when you had the swaying problem? I want to tell of my experience and see if others have had similar. When I picked up my Rpod 177 from the dealer, I pulled it 150 miles home with no WD hitch or sway bar and it towed great. On my first time out camping I had a lot of swaying, fortunately I was camping close to home that weekend so limped it to the campground. I was shocked when I went to unhook the trailer and the hitch rose of the ball by itself, I had negative tongue weight. &nbsp;Now in evaluating this, I had taken off the spare in back and added a bike rack with two average bikes and had the water tank full. once I emptied the water tank I was OK on the way home. I spent a lot of time weighing the tongue weight in different scenarios, IE. full water , 1/2 water , empty water, 1 bike , 2 bikes, no bikes. I found that with no bikes and the water tank full I had about 80 lbs tongue weight. It should be 250 - 300 for this trailer, there was the sway problem. I added 150 lbs of flat steel under the seats in front and never travel with more than 1/2 tank of water, this gives me about 250 lbs. tongue weight. I also added an anti sway bar for extra protection. It travels like a dream since.]]>
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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod : So glad everyone is safe! </title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2770" rel="nofollow">Bulldogpod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 21 Oct 2014 at 12:55pm<br /><br />So glad everyone is safe!<div><br></div>]]>
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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod : Were you carrying water in your...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2017" rel="nofollow">Ivinest</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 21 Oct 2014 at 11:12am<br /><br />Were you carrying water in your fresh water tank?<br /><br />You may want to consider a different tow vehicle now--something with more than 3500 towing capacity.]]>
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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod :  Originally posted by Anthony...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1736" rel="nofollow">Thinker</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 13 May 2013 at 3:19pm<br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by Anthony Valenzano</strong></em><br /><br />You can get away without sway - I made it from PA to FL an back without it, but I wished I had it.  Going through DC, I really wanted to get above 70mph to keep up with flow, but things get a little iffy at that speed without anti-sway.  So I went out and got it for that reason.  <div></div></td></tr></table> <br /><br />If I do get it, it will be without WDH. I have never seen a sway bar cause problems, but an improperly tensioned WDH can be a disaster. I have had sway on other rigs. Early on, I towed a large popup with a short wheelbase TV. That too is a recipe for sway.<br /><br />Other factors are tire types (truck tires have more lateral stability) and tire pressure on the TV and the trailer.  ]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1823" rel="nofollow">Anthony Valenzano</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 13 May 2013 at 2:26pm<br /><br />You can get away without sway - I made it from PA to FL an back without it, but I wished I had it. &nbsp;Going through DC, I really wanted to get above 70mph to keep up with flow, but things get a little iffy at that speed without anti-sway. &nbsp;So I went out and got it for that reason. &nbsp;<div><br></div>]]>
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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod :  Originally posted by thaddAgreed....</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1736" rel="nofollow">Thinker</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 13 May 2013 at 2:21pm<br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by thadd</strong></em><br /><br />Agreed. With my new TV (Yukon XL) I don't use my WDH at all, just sway control. </td></tr></table> <br /><br />I don't have either and have had no sway. For weight distribution, I load the FRONT of my pod, not the rear. A tail heavy trailer is a recipe for sway.]]>
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   <title>Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod : Agreed. With my new TV (Yukon...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1520" rel="nofollow">thadd</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 13 May 2013 at 2:07pm<br /><br />Agreed. With my new TV (Yukon XL) I don't use my WDH at all, just sway control.&nbsp;]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1004" rel="nofollow">Seanl</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 13 May 2013 at 2:06pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by Anthony Valenzano</strong></em><br /><br />I found this looking around online:<div><span style="color: rgb51, 51, 51; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; : rgb250, 250, 250;">“Insufficient weight distribution is obviously undesirable. Too much weight distribution is also detrimental. With too much weight distribution the rear tires of the tow vehicle can lose traction allowing the trailer to push or pull the back of the tow vehicle around creating a possible "jack knife" scenario. Too much weight distribution can also overload the hitch, receiver, or trailer frame/coupler.”</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb51, 51, 51; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; : rgb250, 250, 250;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb51, 51, 51; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; : rgb250, 250, 250;">Found it on this forum:</span></div><div><a href="http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthread.php?11564-Weight-Distributi&#111;n-amp-WD-Hitches-In-General" target="_blank">http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthread.php?11564-Weight-Distribution-amp-WD-Hitches-In-General</a></div><div><br></div><div>It's quite hearsay at this point but it makes sense. &nbsp;This is why I didn't add WDH to my rig. &nbsp;I have all I can do to put enough weight on the rear of my pathfinder. &nbsp;I usually fill the fresh water tank and throw everything I can on the front bed. &nbsp;I'm 200lbs, and the one time I plopped down on the rear bed with no stabilizers down and the tongue of the R-pod lifted up. &nbsp;So my thoughts are, could you crank up a WDH hitch enough that you actually remove weight from the rear tires (compared to empty)? &nbsp;This would be a really bad thing, as once you are going downhill, and turn one way or another, that tongue of the R-pod would be pushing the rear end of the TV around like its on a swivel. &nbsp;This kind of thing is a big worry with car carriers - place the car to far back and you're in big trouble - Jack knife city. &nbsp;My understanding is that you are suppose to always have at least 13% of the travel trailers weight on the tongue of the TV. &nbsp;For my 171 that should be something like 350 lbs. &nbsp;Well I don't weight that much, so I know it doesn't have enough weight on the front, which is dangerous by itself. &nbsp;Hence the adding water. &nbsp;Now if that 350lbs is actually on the tongue, and that number is over what your vehicle can handle, then it's time to use a WDH. &nbsp;In my case neither of which is true. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Now none of this has anything to do with sway control. &nbsp;I do use sway control. &nbsp;What I'm afraid of is that dealers sell you WDH because they either also act as sway control or they have the nice spot for sway control. &nbsp;It's also a nice extra $350, and every other trailer they sell needs it - so why not. &nbsp;When you buy the sway control it actually comes with a&nbsp;bracket&nbsp;that you can weld onto your regular draw bar to mount the sway ball. &nbsp;That's what I did. &nbsp;</div></td></tr></table><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Yes to much weight distribution is just a bad as to little. With no WDH I get 3 1/2 inches of sag in the rear of my TV. I adjust my WDH so that I still have a little sag. About 1 1/2 inches if I remember. This way I don't take weight off of the rear wheals.&nbsp;</div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1823" rel="nofollow">Anthony Valenzano</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 13 May 2013 at 1:33pm<br /><br />I found this looking around online:<div><span style="color: rgb51, 51, 51; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; : rgb250, 250, 250;">“Insufficient weight distribution is obviously undesirable. Too much weight distribution is also detrimental. With too much weight distribution the rear tires of the tow vehicle can lose traction allowing the trailer to push or pull the back of the tow vehicle around creating a possible "jack knife" scenario. Too much weight distribution can also overload the hitch, receiver, or trailer frame/coupler.”</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb51, 51, 51; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; : rgb250, 250, 250;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb51, 51, 51; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; : rgb250, 250, 250;">Found it on this forum:</span></div><div><a href="http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthread.php?11564-Weight-Distributi&#111;n-amp-WD-Hitches-In-General" target="_blank">http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthread.php?11564-Weight-Distribution-amp-WD-Hitches-In-General</a></div><div><br></div><div>It's quite hearsay at this point but it makes sense. &nbsp;This is why I didn't add WDH to my rig. &nbsp;I have all I can do to put enough weight on the rear of my pathfinder. &nbsp;I usually fill the fresh water tank and throw everything I can on the front bed. &nbsp;I'm 200lbs, and the one time I plopped down on the rear bed with no stabilizers down and the tongue of the R-pod lifted up. &nbsp;So my thoughts are, could you crank up a WDH hitch enough that you actually remove weight from the rear tires (compared to empty)? &nbsp;This would be a really bad thing, as once you are going downhill, and turn one way or another, that tongue of the R-pod would be pushing the rear end of the TV around like its on a swivel. &nbsp;This kind of thing is a big worry with car carriers - place the car to far back and you're in big trouble - Jack knife city. &nbsp;My understanding is that you are suppose to always have at least 13% of the travel trailers weight on the tongue of the TV. &nbsp;For my 171 that should be something like 350 lbs. &nbsp;Well I don't weight that much, so I know it doesn't have enough weight on the front, which is dangerous by itself. &nbsp;Hence the adding water. &nbsp;Now if that 350lbs is actually on the tongue, and that number is over what your vehicle can handle, then it's time to use a WDH. &nbsp;In my case neither of which is true. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Now none of this has anything to do with sway control. &nbsp;I do use sway control. &nbsp;What I'm afraid of is that dealers sell you WDH because they either also act as sway control or they have the nice spot for sway control. &nbsp;It's also a nice extra $350, and every other trailer they sell needs it - so why not. &nbsp;When you buy the sway control it actually comes with a&nbsp;bracket&nbsp;that you can weld onto your regular draw bar to mount the sway ball. &nbsp;That's what I did. &nbsp;</div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1653" rel="nofollow">Tars Tarkas</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 17 Feb 2013 at 11:01pm<br /><br />I've been following your story since the beginning.&nbsp; I travel that section of road fairly frequently.&nbsp; With my new (used) rpod for the first time today.&nbsp; My trailer brakes weren't working.&nbsp; (I resolved that since.)&nbsp; I was sure thinking of you!<br><br>TT<br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1420" rel="nofollow">danthoman</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 Feb 2013 at 9:23am<br /><br />Nice to hear that things are getting back to the way they should be and that you're going to continue podding.  Safe travels. ]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=217" rel="nofollow">techntrek</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 08 Feb 2013 at 9:39pm<br /><br />Glad to hear things are getting back to normal.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1520" rel="nofollow">thadd</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 08 Feb 2013 at 5:33pm<br /><br />Finally got the R-Pod back from the shop today! (The Highlander is *still* in the body shop in Houston). I took the pod to a local place that had good reviews on Yelp rather than schlep it and hour and a half down the interstate to the closest R-Pod dealer. It took a while for the service to get done, mostly on the shop waiting for parts delivery from Forest River.<div><br></div><div>All said and done, the repairs look fantastic. Where the trim was damaged, you can't tell anything was ever wrong; it looks straight from the factory. I also had them put the axle risers on when they replaced the axle so that the pod rides level with my Yukon and it made a huge difference. No more scraping the leveling jacks on every driveway&nbsp;<img src="http://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley20.gif" border="0" alt="Thumbs Up" title="Thumbs Up" />!</div><div><br></div><div>The R-Pod is safely tucked away back in the storage unit. With about 6 more inches in height since we rented the place (risers plus replacing the drooping, damaged axle) we were a little worried that it wouldn't make it through the door, but we had a whole two inches to spare.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>We're now looking forward to our first R-Podding vacation this spring!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=217" rel="nofollow">techntrek</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 04 Feb 2013 at 9:19pm<br /><br />Welcome.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1683" rel="nofollow">PodPal</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 03 Feb 2013 at 1:59pm<br /><br />Very grateful that you shared so much of your experience.&nbsp; I am also new to "trailering" and have learned a great deal (I hope).&nbsp; For this I am also thankful for all the past knowledge the senior folks have shared.&nbsp; Best of luck in all your travels.<br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=828" rel="nofollow">Snowbound</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2013 at 11:14am<br /><br />So glad to hear you are all safe and sound in yor new home and recovering well from your recent "adventure". I am going to remind my husband of your&nbsp; trek everytime he trips over our dog.<img src="https://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley2.gif" height="18" width="18" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" />]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=416" rel="nofollow">Butterfly_Lee</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 19 Jan 2013 at 12:15pm<br /><br /><div>Thank goodness everyone was ok. &nbsp; I remember well driving in those mountains and having to TAKE a rest.&nbsp;<img src="uploads/416/IMGP1820_reststop.jpg" height="300" width="400" border="0" /><img src="uploads/416/IMGP1821_reststop.jpg" height="300" width="400" border="0" /></div><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by thadd</strong></em><br /><br />J<div>First of all, we bought a new TV: a 2007 Yukon XL Denali. Obviously it's way more than enough for the R-Pod, but it'll be more comfortable towing and have more room for our 3 podding pups too.</div></td></tr></table><div><br></div><div>I my TV was a 4cyl Nissan for three years, and I too up'd to a Yukon XL (2004 ). &nbsp;When I changed TV I took my ez wdh to camping world and they readjusted the bolts to make it work correctly. &nbsp;I also have three pups (a lab mix and two little dogs), I put up a metal barrier and fold down the third seat. Much more&nbsp;comfortable for everyone. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Lee<img src="https://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley10.gif" border="0" alt="Star" title="Star" /></div><div>P.S. You might think about putting the cat in a carrier while traveling, he might be happier weather he is in the TV or the Pod.&nbsp;</div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=852" rel="nofollow">Tri-Pod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 12 Jan 2013 at 12:41pm<br /><br />We are all happy that you guys are safe. .  Those live and learn moments can always be hard on us, but luckily you guys are having a good time.  Don't let it spoil your travels and time with your family that is what is important.  Best of luck. ]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1014" rel="nofollow">Camper Bob</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3141<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 06 Jan 2013 at 11:00am<br /><br />Also at the southern end of Highway 1 is Hearst's Castle.&nbsp; A must see.&nbsp; Do get tickets before visiting.&nbsp; A fascinating omage to a very wealthy man.&nbsp; Try all three tours of the estate.&nbsp; Many fine campgrounds in Calif.&nbsp; Too many to mention.&nbsp; Get a guide book and start planning.&nbsp; Be careful of bears in some of the campgrounds and heed the warnings of the Rangers.&nbsp; Safe Travels.]]>
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