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    Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 8:55am

OK, thanks.  I think I'm confusing it with my Jayco.  I think that has the  2 5/16" ball.  As far as this E2 hitch, when you purchase the ball, is there enough space to use the wrench to install it or do you need to spend the outrageous price for that thin-walled socket?  I have the long wrench, but not the socket.
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2 inches is standard for the pods, and most trailers.  I think you need to get into the really heavy rigs before you get to the larger ball (and many of them will have a 5th wheel or "ring" hitch instead).
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Originally posted by Footslogger03

Just as another point of reference      ...e-trailer.com offers some great internet deals now and then. That's where we got our "Equal-i-zer" 600/6,000 hitch. As previously mentioned though, you need to buy the "ball" separately because they normally install these on larger trailers that accept a ball that is larger than 2" and the Pod trailer will only accept the 2" size. Plus, the ball needs to have a larger (thicker) shank and be of a certain length so that it won't interfere with the hitch itself. The ball we needed was called an "8K" ball because it was rated at 8,000 lbs. Equal-i-zer and other manufacturers make these but they are generally not available (at least in my experience) at local hardware stores or Walmart/Kmart.

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I thought the RPODS used a 2 5/16" ball.
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where did you find that good price?  I'm on the fence about adding one to my rig
 
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I'm pretty sure RVWholesalers is where I got mine last year.  This page shows their ball selection.  http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog/rvw-tow-center-travel-trailer-hitches-e2-weight-distribution-travel-trailer-hitches/
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where did you find that good price?  I'm on the fence about adding one to my rig

I don't know where he got it but RVW has them for $332.00 and they have free shipping.
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Just as another point of reference      ...e-trailer.com offers some great internet deals now and then. That's where we got our "Equal-i-zer" 600/6,000 hitch. As previously mentioned though, you need to buy the "ball" separately because they normally install these on larger trailers that accept a ball that is larger than 2" and the Pod trailer will only accept the 2" size. Plus, the ball needs to have a larger (thicker) shank and be of a certain length so that it won't interfere with the hitch itself. The ball we needed was called an "8K" ball because it was rated at 8,000 lbs. Equal-i-zer and other manufacturers make these but they are generally not available (at least in my experience) at local hardware stores or Walmart/Kmart.

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where did you find that good price?  I'm on the fence about adding one to my rig
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OK thanks.  They shouldn't show it with the ball mounted in all the pics then.  It's pretty deceiving.
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Originally posted by this_is_nascar

Found a place online that has the E2 800/8000 trunnion version for about $360 shipped.  I can't pass up that price.  I want to get that one since my Jayco runs about 4500-lbs with 600-lbs tongue weight.

That is a good price. I paid about that for my 600/6000. They don't come with the ball because the ball size could be 2" or 2 5/16" depending on trailer. 
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