Weight distributing hitch

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   We towed a 171 with our Tundra.  Didn't "need" the WDH but sure loved having it.  Much steadier ride in windy conditions or when the semis blow by.  Nary a wiggle.  The Fastway E2 gets my vote. (Though there are several good choices)

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Luv2Q Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309	Topic: Weight distributing hitch Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 6:59pm
	We towed a 171 with our Tundra. Didn't "need" the WDH but sure loved having it. Much steadier ride in windy conditions or when the semis blow by. Nary a wiggle. The Fastway E2 gets my vote. (Though there are several good choices)
	John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3380	Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 2:57pm
	I believe the tongue weight on our 177 is around 300 lbs and that is with 2 full propane tanks and 2 deep cycle marine batteries.
	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."

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 1:54pm
	Agree with Charlie. Maybe you meant 700 pound tongue weight capacity of the Tundra?
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

CharlieM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797	Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 8:49am
	First I'd question the 700# tongue weight. The whole trailer plus batteries and propane only weighs less than 2500#. Even with all three tanks + WH full, an unlikely condition, it's still under 3500#. 700 pounds TW seem way high. Second, the Tundra should not need the WDH. However, adding the WDH will greatly improve the ride by eliminating the porpoising when going over bumps and dips. So it comes down to this: though you may not need it, you may want it.
	Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD

les olvera Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Jan 2016 Location: fresno ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 34	Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 8:15am
	I have a Rpod 171 with a tongue weight of 700lbs, When I have the the Rpod attached to my Toyota Tundra it drops the level less than an 1" and it tows great. The question I have, is it necessary to have a weight distributing hitch? I have told by a veteran RVer that I need it, and I have been told by another Veteran RVer not necessary. Who ever has a Rpod 171 please advise.
	Les