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zappapod
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Calendar Event: towing with or without sway/weight distribution Posted: 10 Nov 2017 at 5:49pm |
I am towing my 2017.5 178 with a Toyota double cab Tundra with tow package. I was told by multiple people that I would not need a hitch sway/weight distribution package. I've towed two long trips and have found no problem. I have not gone out on gale force days and tried to cross long bridges over water, but under average, daily use, I have had no problems. No problems from tractor trailers going by or from little hitches in the road surface or abrupt curves. I'd be interested in hearing other people's experience.
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2017.5 178 (Blue Bell)
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jato
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Posted: 10 Nov 2017 at 5:55pm |
Towing with our 94 F-150 4WD pickup, we are like you no sway/weight distribution needed. However our shorter wheelbase Explorer's (we had an '08 and currently a '13) needs the sway bar and we are glad we have had it, some of the cross-winds we have encountered in the Rockies as well as the mid-west have been scary to say the least. Some other trailers we have observed under those conditions have been all over the road, while our pod tracked very nicely. I am quite convinced that it was due to the sway bar holding it in line.
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rda54
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Posted: 10 Nov 2017 at 6:00pm |
We have a 2016 Chevy 1500 pulling a 2014 r178 with a wdh and last year when in Texas I was glad we had it with side winds.
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Ronald & Lonna
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zappapod
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Posted: 10 Nov 2017 at 6:05pm |
thanks. the tundra with the double cab extends the chassis length to 19 feet plus, so minimizes the sway. If I decide to do a cross country trip with lots of weather I might upgrade just for the peace of mind (although with more hassle hooking up).
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2017.5 178 (Blue Bell)
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geewizard
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017 at 9:46am |
I tried towing our 177 without an anti-sway system. It was ok but when I looked in the mirror, I saw the Pod oscillating more than I was comfortable with. So, we got the Andersen system. The sway is noticeably better. The weight distribution portion seems pretty minimal.
I'd buy an anti-sway system again.
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zappapod
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017 at 10:37am |
thanks. I checked out the Anderson system, looks pretty simple to use. Like that. Anyone else got one of these care to comment?
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2017.5 178 (Blue Bell)
2005 Tundra Double Cab
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john in idaho
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017 at 10:48am |
Once you get west of the Mississippi, wind will not be your friend.
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Leo B
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017 at 10:53am |
We tow our 179 with both our Grand Caravan and the Ford F-150, no sway/wdh. Have been up and down the coast, without any problems so far.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
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mjlrpod
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017 at 11:14am |
I have only towed WITH wdh. I am one of those better to have and not need, than need and not have guys. I figure the cost of having it is minimal, and the potential cost of property or life without it is great. Anything that improves my safety and is affordable, is a win. I'll never know if i didnt need it, cause i'll always have it. Some may one day find out they DID need it, i hope not. I liken it to, i could probably close my eyes and cross my street everyday, and maybe i'll never get hurt. But Is it worth the risk? That's everyones decision to make. Some will say yes, others will say no.
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zappapod
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017 at 11:22am |
tlhanks for all the input. I researched the Anderson system and it looks great and with great reviews. A couple of possible quirks, but that may be poor installation or bad parts. Overall it looks lightweight, easy to set up, quiet, and greaseless. No bars to break legs. Pod is in hibernation at the moment, but before I go for any longer trip again, I'll prob install this system. Better safe than sorry is right.
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2017.5 178 (Blue Bell)
2005 Tundra Double Cab
Outer Banks Bound
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