R-pod Owners Forum : Tow Bar http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Tow Bar Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:16:58 +0000 Tue, 04 Apr 2017 20:38:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9611 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Tow Bar : Is "tow bar" the same... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90509#90509 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 9611
Posted: 04 Apr 2017 at 8:38pm

 Is "tow bar" the same as "ball mount"?  I think you would need one with a significant drop.

https://www.etrailer.com/s.aspx?qry=ball+mount&furl=-vw-1-pg-Ball_Mounts

The 2 inch square piece of steel that has the tow ball inserted into it is called the ball mount. Depending on the height of the R-Pod coupler, and how much sag you expect to get with your tow vehicle (likely little to none on a big pickup) you will need to get a drop bar to get the ball down to about the same height as the R-Pod coupler. A ball mount that puts the 2 inch ball about an inch higher than the Pod coupler would be good.

 HIGHLY unlikely you would need any WD hitch setup. But a friction sway control would be OK if needed. depends on Pod loading and driving conditions.
]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2017 20:38:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90509#90509 Tow Bar : No kiding http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90466#90466 Author: Bugout
Subject: 9611
Posted: 04 Apr 2017 at 6:55am

No kiding]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2017 06:55:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90466#90466 Tow Bar : Great idea Charlie. Would probably... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90447#90447 Author: jato
Subject: 9611
Posted: 03 Apr 2017 at 8:42pm

Great idea Charlie.  Would probably get better mpg too!  After all, 2 less tires on the road, less resistance!  Won't try that with my 1994 F-150 though, with 309 K miles, would probably break its back.]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2017 20:42:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90447#90447 Tow Bar : http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90443#90443 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9611
Posted: 03 Apr 2017 at 8:07pm

LOL]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2017 20:07:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90443#90443 Tow Bar : With a 3500 you just put the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90434#90434 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 9611
Posted: 03 Apr 2017 at 4:46pm

With a 3500 you just put the Pod in the back of the truck Wink]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2017 16:46:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90434#90434 Tow Bar : Originally posted by BugoutMay... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90426#90426 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9611
Posted: 03 Apr 2017 at 3:01pm

Originally posted by Bugout

May mean anti sway bar

He would have to answer for sure, but when I went to the site he linked, I did not see any sway bars. There were Blue Ox tow bars and Blue Ox WD hitches, but no sway bars.
]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2017 15:01:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90426#90426 Tow Bar : May mean anti sway bar http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90423#90423 Author: Bugout
Subject: 9611
Posted: 03 Apr 2017 at 2:44pm

May mean anti sway bar]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2017 14:44:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90423#90423 Tow Bar : You don't need a WDH for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90420#90420 Author: Bama Pod
Subject: 9611
Posted: 03 Apr 2017 at 2:03pm

You don't need a WDH for a 3500 except maybe for some anti-sway.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2017 14:03:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90420#90420 Tow Bar : Tow bar? Do you mean weight distribution... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90414#90414 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9611
Posted: 03 Apr 2017 at 8:55am

Tow bar? Do you mean weight distribution hitch? A tow bar would be if you want to tow a vehicle behind a motor home. A WD hitch is for towing a trailer.

You might consider the Equal-i-zer 9000600, the Fastway E2 (6000 lb trunion), or the Andersen No-Sway instead. The Blue Ox seems rather expensive in comparison, even at the sale price. I don't have any experience with the Blue Ox. I use the Equal-i-zer hitch myself.
]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2017 08:55:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90414#90414 Tow Bar : I am planning to purchase a new... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90407#90407 Author: actionhooper
Subject: 9611
Posted: 03 Apr 2017 at 8:17am

I am planning to purchase a new tow bar. Can you guys recommend Blue Ox products? They are currently on sale in 4wheelonline and I am really tempted to place an order. I will be using my Chevrolet Silverado 3500 to tow.]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2017 08:17:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9611&PID=90407#90407