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JohnBG
Senior Member Joined: 14 Apr 2015 Location: Deltona, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 190 |
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Topic: Have You Done Any Mods? Posted: 16 Jul 2015 at 9:22am |
I tow my 171 with a Ridgeline, no WDH as the Honda Owner's Manual advises against it. No sway bars yet as I haven't needed them so far, but I'm still new to this.
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2010 R-Pod RP-171
2010 Honda Ridgeline TV |
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JohnBG
Senior Member Joined: 14 Apr 2015 Location: Deltona, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 190 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 2015 at 9:24am |
Yup I installed one of those too. Took all of the clanging and banging out of my hitch for each bump in the road. Quiet now...
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2010 R-Pod RP-171
2010 Honda Ridgeline TV |
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JandL
Senior Member Joined: 29 Mar 2014 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 364 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 2015 at 9:32am |
Hi Harry
The only thing I use is a “StowAway Hitch Tightener”. See the picture from the post dated 29 Jun 2015 at 11:41pm. I wanted a simple system to hook up to the trailer and I've had no towing issues and I can turn sharper when backing up. I also tow at 55-60 mph because that gives me the best MPG and no sway. |
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JandL
2013 Honda Ridgeline 2012 177 2 Paynes in a Pod |
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Harry
Newbie Joined: 10 Jul 2014 Location: Nova Scotia Online Status: Offline Posts: 38 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 2015 at 12:33pm |
Thank you.
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2013 R-pod 176T
TV: 2013 Honda Ridgeline 3.5 L 4WD |
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Harry
Newbie Joined: 10 Jul 2014 Location: Nova Scotia Online Status: Offline Posts: 38 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 2015 at 8:08pm |
Hi Jandl:
There is a lot of discussion on this site about the benefits of equalizer vs sway bars vs nothing at all, as there is on the Honda Ridgeline Owners' forum. Honda doesn't really give a reason for this recommendation in the owner's manual, but the common speculation is that an equalizer will "confuse" the electronic anti-rollover system in the Ridgeline. Countering this argument is the generally-accepted view that, if you are towing more than 50% of the tv's gvw (which I am), then you should be running with an equalizer. When I hooked on with no equalizer, the front of the Ridgeline was high, and I had trouble balancing the load between the truck and the rood. And I never traveled with any water on board. I happened to have an opportunity to try an equalizer, and it made a huge difference in ride "poise", handling, and controllability. I was surprised at the improvement, and I now even travel with some water on board for some of those occasional road-side stops. I am now in my third towing season with my 176T and Ridgeline, and I can only say good things about the equalizer. And I have never had the slightest problem with the anti-rollover system. If you can borrow an equalizer, try it out, and I suspect you will be sold on it. Harry
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2013 R-pod 176T
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JandL
Senior Member Joined: 29 Mar 2014 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 364 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 2015 at 9:55pm |
I like my simple set up and have no sway if I travel at 55-60 mph. If I drive 65-70 mph I can feel it sway slightly, also at that speed I can feel the cross winds pushing on the side of the trailer. If I am not watching my speed I can feel the trailer and know I'm going too fast. I have read some of the posting on the Honda Ridgeline forum and it seems that some do have the equalizer set up.
Very good article from the “Jayco RV Owners Forum” about towing with a ridge line http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f37/2012-honda-ridgeline-towing-jayflight-swift-slx-2014-a-17523.html |
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JandL
2013 Honda Ridgeline 2012 177 2 Paynes in a Pod |
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Harry
Newbie Joined: 10 Jul 2014 Location: Nova Scotia Online Status: Offline Posts: 38 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 2015 at 10:10pm |
Looks like we're both happy with our respective set-ups, and that's what matters.
I also keep my speed at 90 - 95 kph. Any more than that and the RL gobbles gas, which gets very expensive in Canada. Have safe traveling and camping trips, and keep the shiny side up! Harry
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2013 R-pod 176T
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Murphy
Newbie Joined: 18 Jul 2015 Location: Langley, BC Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jul 2015 at 12:57pm |
We're new to the forum, but have been viewing it since we got our RP177 last fall. We've learned so much from the members here and have used many of the great modification ideas.
We made some foam backrests for the dinette. We can now sit sideways and lean back comfortably and watch a movie or read a book. |
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2015 RP 177
2014 Ford F-150 |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jul 2015 at 8:20am |
Welcome to the group!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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GorgePod
Newbie Joined: 14 Jul 2015 Location: SW Washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jul 2015 at 9:01pm |
The tube is adjustable and about 6" in diameter. The part was screwed into the frame and a L bracket. This was available at the dealer. |
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