R-pod Owners Forum : Hitch ball and drop??? https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Hitch ball and drop??? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:16:22 +0000 Sat, 26 Jul 2014 13:22:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4505 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Hitch ball and drop??? : Well, it's considerably past... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4505&PID=48934#48934 Author: mmgraham969
Subject: 4505
Posted: 26 Jul 2014 at 1:22pm

Well, it's considerably past the time I thought I'd have a Pod in my driveway (figuratively speaking). We *DO* finally have a unit on order--a 2015 178-- expecting delivery mid- to late-August. Sales guy said not to worry, dealership will take care of matching ball height to hitch (yes, we have a WDH as part of our purchase order). Reading through the various forums, I'm becoming aware of all the things I haven't yet taken into consideration--it's been a LONG time since we've done ANY kind of camping. I appreciate all your help, and all the information you all so willingly share. Again, thanks for all your help.]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2014 13:22:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4505&PID=48934#48934 Hitch ball and drop??? : I pulled our rpod with a 2006... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4505&PID=43791#43791 Author: Craneman
Subject: 4505
Posted: 21 Mar 2014 at 8:34pm

I pulled our rpod with a 2006 Chevy 1/2ton with a v/6. When I put the risers on I just flipped the ball over and we use a sway bar. You should check with your dealer for information. They should have everything you need right there.
          Moe
]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:34:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4505&PID=43791#43791 Hitch ball and drop??? : The Pod needs a 2" ball.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4505&PID=43771#43771 Author: furpod
Subject: 4505
Posted: 21 Mar 2014 at 10:58am

The Pod needs a 2" ball.

I think the general consensus is that a top of ball height around 18 1/2 inches will have the pod level to a bit nose down, if the pod doesn't have risers, if it does, a top of ball height around 3" higher is required.

If you choose to use a WDH, they are adjustable. But you want to make sure you get a shank with enough drop to mount where you need it.
]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:58:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4505&PID=43771#43771 Hitch ball and drop??? : The Equalizer hitch/sway/equalizer... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4505&PID=43766#43766 Author: headcold
Subject: 4505
Posted: 21 Mar 2014 at 10:14am

The Equalizer hitch/sway/equalizer system works for me with a 2010 Tundra with towing package and a 177 Pod:

http://www.equalizerhitch.com/

Check out the videos on this site.
]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:14:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4505&PID=43766#43766 Hitch ball and drop??? : Ladies and gents, I need a little... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4505&PID=43764#43764 Author: mmgraham969
Subject: 4505
Posted: 21 Mar 2014 at 9:32am

Ladies and gents, I need a little information, if you'd be so kind.

We'll soon be picking up a 2014 178. We'll be towing with a 2000 Silverado 1500 w/ towing package. I've never equipped the truck with a hitch, and I'm not sure what I'll need for towing the Pod. What size ball does the hitch need, and will we need any kind of a drop to keep the unit fairly level while towing?

Thanks in advance for any information.

M&M

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