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GlueGuy 
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 Topic: Pictures of tow vehicles and trailersPosted: 07 Jul 2020 at 7:25pm |
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We also use a Fastway E2 WDH (roundbar version) towing our RP179 with our F-150. We have towed it up and down mountains and north and east on California. It has a friction anti-sway, and it is very stable. No troubles whatever.
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2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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lostagain
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Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595 |
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Posted: 07 Jul 2020 at 7:17pm |
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We use a Fastway e-2 round bar WHD with our F-150 and it really tows nicely. Even in high cross-winds, which we encountered on our last trip to Hope Valley Campground last week, we found the rig stable and smooth. We used the same WHD when we had our Pod and a Dakota with a 4.7L V8 and it worked very well with it too. Our trailer capacity is stated by Ford to be 7,800 lbs, but we tow with <60% of that limit.
The hitch is easy to set up, fast to hitch and unhitch, and takes out the sag on the rear of the truck so both the TV and trailer are level on the road.
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Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
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mcarter
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Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
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Posted: 07 Jul 2020 at 7:05pm |
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Jato,
Same trailer 2015 178, three TVs, one Curt Anti-Sway. Still camping, no issues. |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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Andyrpod190
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Joined: 03 May 2020 Location: NH Online Status: Offline Posts: 40 |
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Posted: 07 Jul 2020 at 7:02pm |
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So I bought a Blue Ox WDH. Suppose to be the best. I have been told that without it in N.E. should be fine as the pickup I bought has built in anti-sway. Will try it without it and will put it on when going from NH to WY next year!
So this is a class IV receiver. Rated up to 12,000 lbs, but the pickup I have is at 7700 lbs towing capacity. So really just trying to find the correct ball for the hitch. I know there are many types that go into the receiver and have adjustments, etc... depending on the application.
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jato
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Posted: 07 Jul 2020 at 5:49pm |
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We pulled our 177 for nearly 6 weeks last year with a 2011 F-150 using only a Curt anti-sway bar in the Rockies and to and fro from northern Michigan. We put on over 7000 miles in the process. No problems. So far this year we have put on just over 1000 miles using a newer 2017 F-150 3.5L with Ecoboost, again using the same Curt anti-sway bar. And again, no problems.
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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offgrid
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Posted: 07 Jul 2020 at 4:09pm |
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Nice looking truck. Are you thinking you want a weight distribution hitch? It will most likely tow nicer for you, but probably optional for that truck. I'll let the F150 folks chime in...
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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Andyrpod190
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Posted: 07 Jul 2020 at 2:59pm |
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Question about best tv ball setup. I am picking up a 2012 Ford F-150 with a 2" receiver.
Wondering what the best setup is for towing an RPOD 190? Thanks!
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offgrid
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Posted: 07 Jul 2020 at 2:47pm |
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My first suggestion is to weigh your trailer and tongue. You want the tongue weight to be greater than 10% of total trailer weight, preferably 11-12% or more if your tow vehicle can tolerate it. That will reduce sway tendency.
Then, you can get a friction bar for sway control, no need to change out the whole weight distribution hitch. That's what I use. But, the way to think of sway control is as suspenders. The belt is getting the trailer front/rear weight distribution correct so you don't have any sway tendency to begin with. Like this: |
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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James07
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Joined: 19 Feb 2020 Location: Sacramento Online Status: Offline Posts: 27 |
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Posted: 07 Jul 2020 at 2:36pm |
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First tow and ran into 12 to 15 MPH wind. Some wiggle, but not bad sway. Using a Curt weight distribution hitch without sway control. Looking for a new hitch with sway control. Suggestions ??
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xvv
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Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 9:11pm |
 2018 Chevy ZR2 with 2020 P-Pod 190
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