Be warned you will get every opinion from "I wouldn't tow a bicycle without a WDH and sway bar" to "just duct tape that fifth wheeler to the tailgate and go you'll be fine".  The truth lies some where in the middle. Good Luck.

Before placing down the cash and getting raked over the coals for $300-$500 bills, go shopping on eBay or Craig's list for some used stuff. There's tons of You Tube videos out there that explain how to install them. Heck, even your local RV dealer may have some used stuff on hand they can sell you. Doesn't hurt to ask.

In the mean time, remember never to place too much load towards the rear of your trailer or you'll have the problem of losing total control of your rig.

Having 10% to 15% of the trailer weight on the tongue is most important.  This is completely anecdotal, but I tow a 176 with a 6 cyl. FJ Cruiser.  I've towed (my Pod) roughly 20,000 miles without a WDH or sway control and never had an issue.  I'd occasionally notice a bit of sway, but nothing more than slightly attention-getting.  Really, hardly noticeable.   I guess I noticed a bit of porpoising, but again, more as a technical point of observation than even annoying.

I've read this forum for several years and I've seen all the posts about how important or at least what a good idea a WDH hitch with sway control is, so this fall I bought a Fastway E2 600 and set it all up and took off from Nashville to the Rockies in New Mexico and Colorado.  About 4000 miles of windy interstates and over several 12,000+ foot passes, and back.

I'm not sure I could tell the difference with the WDH or without it.  I suppose maybe I could a little bit, and now that I've got it I'll keep using it for a while at least, but honestly, I can't say it was worth $300 or more.  As they say, maybe it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it, but it's something you can add later.  I suggest you try your combination without a WDH for a while and see what you think.

My impression of the Fastway E2 is that it's a great piece of work.  If you think you need a WDH, even though this is the only one I've ever tried, I'd recommend it.  I'm not sure everyone needs it though.

I'll add that being careful and using common sense whenever you're on the road is the ultimate safety consideration; more so when towing.  Never forget that that trailer is back there.

TT

A WDH is a must for a minivan or light truck, and even with a full-sized truck it improves the ride quality even if it isn't technically needed.  I always used it when I towed my pod with my Suburban.

If I were you, I'd haul it around a while to see how you feel. Sometimes people like to place doubts in your decisions and as a result, you spend money you might not have to. The best advise I can offer is to keep the speed at 65mph and make sure you criss cross your towing chains and always, always, always place a safety pin or lock on your locking lever to make sure your hitch doesn't pop off the ball on a bumpy road surface. 

We are in the market for a 2017 180, and I'm hearing and seeing that very few TV's pulling pods are not using weight distribution hitches. I know each situation is different because of the tow vehicle and tongue weight etc., but I'm thinking I would definitely use a anti-sway bar but might hold off with the WD hitch and see how it goes. I don't want to be unsafe however I also don't want to go through the hassle of hooking and unhooking a WD hitch if I don't have to...old guy here. lol

 Any thoughts?  You input would be valuable and most appreciated.  My tow vehicle is a 2016 highlander XL V-6 awd with factory tow pkg.

Thanks,

Steve