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  | GLBCamper   Senior Member
 
   
   
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 |  Topic: E2 WDH model recommendation Posted: 27 May 2016 at 11:41am
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   I bumping my last question. I'd really love some input.
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     Old: 2014 177 HRE
2015 Tacoma V6 4x4  Double Cab
 New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd
 2016 F150 4x4 Sport
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  | GLBCamper   Senior Member
 
   
   
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   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.
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     Old: 2014 177 HRE
2015 Tacoma V6 4x4  Double Cab
 New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd
 2016 F150 4x4 Sport
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  | Retroactive   Senior Member
 
   
   
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   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...
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  | CharlieM   Senior Member
 
   
   
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   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. 
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     Charlie
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 OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD
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   Exactly how level does the pavement need to be, when setting up the E2 for the first time?
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  | Pod People   Senior Member
 
   
 
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   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 | 
 
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  | Island Rider   Newbie
 
   
 
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   Thanks everyone for the responses. I will be getting the 600/6000.
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     Dan
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  | techntrek   Admin Group - pHp
 
   
   
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   I've never heard of anyone with body damage.
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   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.
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  | TheBum   Senior Member
 
   
 
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| 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.
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 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.
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