| Author |
Share Topic Topic Search Topic Options
|
GLBCamper
Senior Member
Joined: 30 Jun 2015
Location: Oregon
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 274
|
Topic: E2 WDH model recommendation Posted: 27 May 2016 at 11:41am |
|
I bumping my last question. I'd really love some input.
|
|
Old: 2014 177 HRE
2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab
New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd
2016 F150 4x4 Sport
|
 |
GLBCamper
Senior Member
Joined: 30 Jun 2015
Location: Oregon
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 274
|
Posted: 21 May 2016 at 4:47pm |
|
What is the best location to check for tow level? I have a bubble T level that I set in the middle of the floor for set-up, but I find that varies from level on the tongue portion of the frame for towing. AND that is also slightly off from checking level on the frame toward the rear of the pod. AND and I find that if I adjust for frame level at the tongue it just "looks" a bit off.
|
|
Old: 2014 177 HRE
2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab
New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd
2016 F150 4x4 Sport
|
 |
Retroactive
Senior Member
Joined: 15 Mar 2016
Location: Bolton, MA
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 270
|
Posted: 21 May 2016 at 10:52am |
|
I might have to take it to a local mall etc. Our high school is only 3 miles from my house, but it seems to have a game or practice going nearly 24/7...
|
 |
CharlieM
Senior Member
Joined: 23 Nov 2012
Location: N. Colorado
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1797
|
Posted: 21 May 2016 at 10:31am |
|
The closer to level the better. Just a few degrees or inches of tilt front to back will affect the settings. Take your wrenches, pad, and tape measure to a schoolyard on a weekend or a churchyard on a week day. Proper setup will take several iterations. A PITA but it's worth it.
|
|
Charlie
Northern Colorado
OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD
PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD
|
 |
Retroactive
Senior Member
Joined: 15 Mar 2016
Location: Bolton, MA
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 270
|
Posted: 21 May 2016 at 10:05am |
|
Exactly how level does the pavement need to be, when setting up the E2 for the first time?
|
 |
Pod People
Senior Member
Joined: 22 Sep 2011
Location: Chapel Hill,NC
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1091
|
Posted: 20 May 2016 at 10:55pm |
We also use the 600/6000. Read and follow the owners manual for setting up your wd hitch. I found the people at Equalizer to be very helpful. I had to add an additional washer to my setup and they really helped me get it dialed in properly. We have towed with it for 5 years on several cross country trips. It works. Vann
|
Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179
|
 |
Island Rider
Newbie
Joined: 12 May 2016
Location: British Columbi
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 6
|
Posted: 20 May 2016 at 6:00pm |
|
Thanks everyone for the responses. I will be getting the 600/6000.
|
|
Dan
Vancouver Island
2016 179, 2016 Tundra
|
 |
techntrek
Admin Group - pHp
Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9062
|
Posted: 19 May 2016 at 8:40pm |
|
I've never heard of anyone with body damage.
|
|
|
 |
Retroactive
Senior Member
Joined: 15 Mar 2016
Location: Bolton, MA
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 270
|
Posted: 19 May 2016 at 6:18pm |
|
I just picked up a 6,000 E2 round bar off Craigslist. Supposedly the guy only used it 4 times, and everything except the hitch was still in the original box. He had a TT for a year or so, and went seasonal with a fifth wheel. Like new for $125...my lucky day.
|
 |
TheBum
Senior Member
Joined: 26 Feb 2016
Location: Texas
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1407
|
Posted: 19 May 2016 at 1:14pm |
Originally posted by techntrek
The manufacturer confirmed to me years ago that it is ok to use a heavier-rated model, so I've always recommended the 600/6000. As Charlie said, you can transfer it to another camper. |
One possible exception is a unibody vehicle. Heavier rating means less flex, which may end up damaging body panels. My Highlander is unibody and is rated to 5000 pounds; I figure 600/6000 is close enough. I think the round bar models flex more than the trunnion models, which may be something to consider if your TV is a unibody.
|
 |