Can a 179 owner help me?
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Topic: Can a 179 owner help me?
Posted By: finder9
Subject: Can a 179 owner help me?
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 9:32pm
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I'm close to purchasing a 2016 179 soon (you can see by my "join" date how long I've been thinking about it). I did a walk thru last week but failed to get a measurement that I'd like to have. Since the dealer is 90 minutes away I was hoping someone could measure the distance from the ground to top of the hitch ball coupler for a level trailer. Also if someone uses a weight distributing hitch can you tell me what weight bars you use. 600? 800? With a hitch weight less than 300# I'm thinking a lighter model would be ok. Thank you very much. Happy 4th! Jack |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 10:53pm
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Welcome. If I remember right, with the axle risers the measurement is 18 1/2 inches. However, someone else should verify that. You are safe with a 400/4000, or 600/6000 rated WDH. I used the later for years with my 171. ------------- Doug ~ '98 Coleman ('05-'09) ~ '10 171 ('09-'15) ~ 2008 Salem ('14-'23) ~ 2019 Keystone ('23-now) ~ 
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2015 at 5:24am
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Welcome to the group, Doug is spot on the measurement is 18.5. Congrats on your 179!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2025 Ford Transit Camper van 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: finder9
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2015 at 9:16am
| Thank you! I appreciate the information! |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2015 at 10:22am
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Good luck!!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2025 Ford Transit Camper van 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: papabear
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 11:41am
 I have a Tahoe and do not need a weight hitch but I did install a sway bar.
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