Towing setup for new RP176 |
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jato
Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3227 |
Topic: Towing setup for new RP176 Posted: 25 Mar 2018 at 6:32pm |
Let me see, I have a 94 F-150 with a single cab and 8' bed. Stick shift on the floor and only 316,000 miles. Should I sell it to Leo? . . . . . . . . . . mmmmmmmmmmmm NO.
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 25 Mar 2018 at 7:10pm |
I hope my F-150 last me that long
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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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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2630 |
Posted: 25 Mar 2018 at 7:25pm |
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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malkbean2
Groupie Joined: 31 Jan 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 80 |
Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 9:56am |
Seems to me the pooled ideas of the resourceful minds on this site might come up with a clever solution.
How about removing the front wheel and pulling it behind the pod? |
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malkbean2
Groupie Joined: 31 Jan 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 80 |
Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 9:58am |
To Leo B
Seems to me the pooled ideas of the resourceful minds on this site might come up with a clever solution. How about removing the front wheel of the Electra Glide and pulling it behind the pod? |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 10:33am |
They actually make a 2" receiver mount wheel adapter that allows tow of a motorcycle by the front wheel. Issue is weight to the rear of RPod frame, it would take considerable modding to all Pod to tow. It's rated at about 150 lbs.
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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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onazip
Groupie Joined: 04 Apr 2018 Location: albertville mn Online Status: Offline Posts: 43 |
Posted: 08 Apr 2018 at 7:31pm |
I'd like opinions on a WDH or just an anti sway device. My tacoma is rated at 6500 lbs. We bought a 176t. The owners manual for the Tacoma says I NEED an anti sway device for trailers over 2000 lbs, and I NEED a WDH for trailers over 5000 lbs. The 176t is well under the 5000 lbs mark. If the cost of the WDH is not an issue, would you use one?
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2018 Tundra
2018 176t |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 08 Apr 2018 at 7:35pm |
I think the bike would be to heavy for the rear of the pod.
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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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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289 |
Posted: 08 Apr 2018 at 8:56pm |
If the cost is not an issue, go with the WDH with sway control. That way, you get the benefits of both in one device. Also, with a WDH with sway control such as the Equal-i-zer 4-Point Sway Control Hitch (the one I use) or the Fastway E2 hitch or the Andersen No-Sway hitch, and other similar ones, you do not have to remember to disconnect a sway control device before backing up. With a sway bar, if you forget, you run the risk of damaging the sway control mount. I am towing with a Nissan Frontier LE Crew Cab with part-time 4WD. It has a 6100 lb tow rating. While I also could tow without the WDH, it does level out the truck so I am glad I have it. |
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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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onazip
Groupie Joined: 04 Apr 2018 Location: albertville mn Online Status: Offline Posts: 43 |
Posted: 08 Apr 2018 at 9:08pm |
Thanks Stephen, I was leaning in that direction. A new bit of info. I just read that my truck has Trailer Sway Control. Apparently it applies the trailer brakes via the vehicle sway control system when it senses a trailer is hooked up. Funny how the manuals are so ambiguous.
I'm thinking I like the Fastway design most. Seems simple and I'm a simple guy. Bottom line; we're just so happy to own a Pod of our own. So tired of sharing other peoples DNA from the rental trailers.
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2018 Tundra
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