179 Weight distribution / tounge weight/ sway issu

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   The rule of thumb for tongue weight is 10 to 12 percent of the gross trailer weight.
For example, if your trailer is 3000 lbs, the tongue weight should be 300 to 360 lbs. Do not go below 10%, but it's fine to go over 12% up to the limit of the vehicle. I have the same truck and have never worried about it because it can theoretically handle up to 1000 lbs (but I've never gone that high). Our RP179 tows like a dream; no sway or control issues whatsoever.

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GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2630	Post Options Post Reply Quote GlueGuy Report Post Quote Reply Topic: 179 Weight distribution / tounge weight/ sway issu Posted: 10 Dec 2023 at 12:04pm
	The rule of thumb for tongue weight is 10 to 12 percent of the gross trailer weight. For example, if your trailer is 3000 lbs, the tongue weight should be 300 to 360 lbs. Do not go below 10%, but it's fine to go over 12% up to the limit of the vehicle. I have the same truck and have never worried about it because it can theoretically handle up to 1000 lbs (but I've never gone that high). Our RP179 tows like a dream; no sway or control issues whatsoever.
	bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Fireguyinfla Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 May 2023 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fireguyinfla Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Dec 2023 at 6:49am
	Somewhat new to travel trailer towing. Can someone please tell me what I should strive to keep my tounge weight at on the r pod 179? Loaded / unloaded / partially loaded. LP tank full or empty. I'm buying my own tounge weight scale. Thinking of using water in the tank which is located in front of the axle as ballast. Having occasional sway issues. TV is a 2015 f 150 crew 4x4 with trailer brakes and airbags, adjustable hitch. Always keep rig nice and level. No sway bars. Don't want to use them if I can help it. Warranty/ frame/ issues/ cost / hassle. I added a cargo platform to rear hitch of trailer. Carry a storage box. Reconfigured spare tire mount. Probably 80 to 100 lbs with box loaded added to rear of trailer. Anyone been through this? What does that tounge weight need to be at? Thanks
	Jeffrey Harbuck