Weight Distribution Hitches

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   Skip, where did you hear that a WDH is not recommended for rPod trailers?  Who was making this recommendation?  If FR has put such a recommendation in writing, it would be very interesting to read their recommendation and the reasons for making it.  

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lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2587	Post Options Post Reply Quote lostagain Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Weight Distribution Hitches Posted: 23 Jan 2023 at 6:41pm
	Skip, where did you hear that a WDH is not recommended for rPod trailers? Who was making this recommendation? If FR has put such a recommendation in writing, it would be very interesting to read their recommendation and the reasons for making it.
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Skip Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 08 Jul 2020 Location: NE Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 21	Post Options Post Reply Quote Skip Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jan 2023 at 6:22pm
	Actually I have 54 years towing and currently use an Anderson WDH, but the facts are the frame is so thin it is a joke. Call Forest River and ask, you may be surprised! Might even twist enough to pop a few front windows before they changed windows. Think they changed for no reason? I love my 189 but flimsy it is.
	Camper owner 47 years, 2 tents, 6 trailers seem to think I’ve seen it all!

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jan 2023 at 6:12pm
	Skip, go by the experience of others in this forum, not by hearsay about what FR uses. Popular weight distribution hitches used by others in this forum include: Equal-i-zer (what I have) 4-point sway control (means you don't need a separate sway bar). Progress E2 (2 point sway control) Andersen No-Sway (much lighter weight, also provides both WD and sway control) Others such as Blue Ox or other brands have been used also. Any of the weight distribution hitches, especially with sway control, will improve the driving feel and give you more confidence when you are hit by crosswinds or passed by tractor trailers and busses. In addition, it will depend on your suspension, but you may want to look into SumoSprings. I installed them in our Frontier and they made a big difference, even with the WD hitch.
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Skip Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 08 Jul 2020 Location: NE Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 21	Post Options Post Reply Quote Skip Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jan 2023 at 5:51pm
	I heard Forest River uses so thin of a frame that WDH is not recommended!
	Camper owner 47 years, 2 tents, 6 trailers seem to think I’ve seen it all!

JP Dub (W) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 Jan 2023 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote JP Dub (W) Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jan 2023 at 5:00pm
	I have the 2021 RPOD 196, 22.2 ft. I tow it with a 4 door Toyota Tacoma SR5 6 cylinder. I have only towed it twice so far. What weight distribution hitch should I get for it? Thank you!!