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henryv
Senior Member Joined: 09 Feb 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 259 |
Topic: Anti Sway Hitch Posted: 01 Dec 2017 at 5:25am |
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I have a 171. The sway hitch is indispensable and easy to attach. I don't trust dealers. Sounds like a typical crook...way overcharging!
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RobnCari
Groupie Joined: 18 Sep 2017 Location: S. Wisconsin Online Status: Offline Posts: 42 |
Posted: 30 Nov 2017 at 2:10pm | |
There is some noise during low speed parking lot maneuvering. I only noticed in going forward. I have not needed to undo the spring bars to back up yet. That only needs to be done during tight backing. I don't know if you're on Tacomaworld.com , it is a Tacoma enthusiast forum with a lot of good info regarding your truck and pretty much anything else you're interested in.
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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4WD AC
2018 RP 179 |
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ZuBrew
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 11 Oct 2017 Location: Macedon, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 113 |
Posted: 30 Nov 2017 at 1:01pm | |
Rob, thanks for that information. Do hear much noise like popping while towing or backing up with the Husky 32215?
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2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4
2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
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RobnCari
Groupie Joined: 18 Sep 2017 Location: S. Wisconsin Online Status: Offline Posts: 42 |
Posted: 30 Nov 2017 at 11:15am | |
Husky Towing Products Part No.32215: Centerline TS, 400-600 LBS. W/2" Ball
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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4WD AC
2018 RP 179 |
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ZuBrew
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 11 Oct 2017 Location: Macedon, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 113 |
Posted: 29 Nov 2017 at 9:41pm | |
Can you tell me what brand & part number your WDH is? I have a 2008 Tacoma, V6, 4X4 TV. I'm trying to sort out what I need for my R-Pod. Thanks.
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2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4
2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2017 at 11:38pm | |
Likewise, I knew what to do. Actually doing it in the situation I encountered is an entirely different matter. That is why I bought the Hayes Sway-Master electronic sway control. If it were something I had practiced sufficient times to make it an automatic movement of the hand, it would be one thing. Unfortunately, one does not encounter these types of situations often enough for muscle memory to develop. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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RobnCari
Groupie Joined: 18 Sep 2017 Location: S. Wisconsin Online Status: Offline Posts: 42 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2017 at 7:31pm | |
Just picked up our RP179 last Tue. I had the dealer install a WDH and elect. brake controller. We put on 520mi over the weekend. No problems with sway, braking, or backing with the WDH. My TV is a 2006 Tacoma V6 with factory towing package. Personally I would get the WDH it levels the trailer and TV. As a side note I avaraged 10MPG, YMMV. |
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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4WD AC
2018 RP 179 |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 26 Nov 2017 at 6:29pm | |
Good comments, THANKS, as I get older I wonder how my reaction will be, I know what to do, doing it is a different issue.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 25 Nov 2017 at 8:21pm | |
I have felt it activate a couple of times when I was on a rough road in Vermont. The situation I encountered in Wyoming is one where the Hayes advertising indicates it would have been helpful. While I don't want to test it deliberately, if we ever get into such a situation again, I believe it will be useful.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 25 Nov 2017 at 9:09am | |
SH,
I have been wondering how that Sway-Master was working for you. AND I agree you have to have presence of mind to operate manual brake, which can be tough in a sway situation. |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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