E2 WDH model recommendation

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   I recently contacted Fastway tech support. Since my 171 weights are approx 2,500/3,500 I asked whether I should use the "trunnion" 4,500 hitch. He said there would be very little difference going up to the 6,000 lb unit, and then you can use the "round bar" model which is up to $100 cheaper.  The E2 is on my short list before I go on any long hauls, for my current 100 mile runs I can deal with the driver fatigue for 90 minutes.

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Retroactive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 Mar 2016 Location: Bolton, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 270	Topic: E2 WDH model recommendation Posted: 19 May 2016 at 11:01am
	I recently contacted Fastway tech support. Since my 171 weights are approx 2,500/3,500 I asked whether I should use the "trunnion" 4,500 hitch. He said there would be very little difference going up to the 6,000 lb unit, and then you can use the "round bar" model which is up to $100 cheaper. The E2 is on my short list before I go on any long hauls, for my current 100 mile runs I can deal with the driver fatigue for 90 minutes.

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: 18 May 2016 at 10:22pm
	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.
	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: 18 May 2016 at 8:59pm
	Everyone uses the 600/6000. No advantage to the 450/4500, except saving a few dollars, and they are much harder to find. The 600/6000 rating is a maximum. It will work fine and can still be used if you upgrade trailers later.
	Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD

Island Rider Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 May 2016 Location: British Columbi Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Posted: 18 May 2016 at 8:33pm
	I'm about to buy a E2 WDH for our new 179 and have a question about which model. They sell a 450/4500 lb and 600/6000 lb. I've seen a number of posts from owners who are very happy with the 600 model. However, when I do the math it seems that the 450 model would be more suitable based on the tongue weight fully loaded and the trailers GVWR. What are the benefits and drawbacks, if any, to going with the greater capacity of the 600? Our TV is a Tundra. Thanks.
	Dan Vancouver Island 2016 179, 2016 Tundra