Anti sway or Equalizer hitch ?? |
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this_is_nascar
Senior Member Joined: 24 Jan 2010 Location: NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 466 |
Topic: Anti sway or Equalizer hitch ?? Posted: 20 Jul 2012 at 8:23am |
For those of you who have either the E2 or Equalizer, does installation require any cutting and/or drilling or is everything bolt-on?
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"Ray & Connie"
- 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 19 Jul 2012 at 4:06pm |
Thanks!
I love Custer. Nothing like driving in a buffalo herd! |
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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Footslogger03
Senior Member Joined: 21 Jul 2011 Location: Laramie, WY Online Status: Offline Posts: 362 |
Posted: 19 Jul 2012 at 3:39pm |
I have no experience driving a big Caddy ...but that sounds pretty close to how I'd describe it.
On our drive up to Gillette, WY a week ago we felt every bump, wave in the road surface ...and especially the expansion seams where there was a bridge. After the WDH/Stabilizer was installed we continued on to our current camping location here in Custer State Park and honestly, we just glided over the road. No "porposing" or swaying. Noticed my "death grip" on the steering wheel easing up a bit. To me, that alone was worth the investment. 'Slogger |
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Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 19 Jul 2012 at 2:14pm |
I would compare the difference in ride quality from moving from a compact car to a big comfy Caddilac. From feeling every bump to gliding on marshmallows.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Footslogger03
Senior Member Joined: 21 Jul 2011 Location: Laramie, WY Online Status: Offline Posts: 362 |
Posted: 19 Jul 2012 at 1:14pm |
============================== We are towing a 177 with a Tacoma 4 Liter 6cyl - standard trans (short bed). We had a lot of "rocking back and forth" and that seemed to precipitate the swaying/fishtailing. I can only share our personal experience, which is limited since this is our first trip with the Equalizer hitch installed (600/6,000lb model) - - but so far there has been NO rocking or swaying. Makes all the difference in the world in terms of peace of mind. Like others have said, it might not be necessary with a heavier duty tow vehicle, but we are very satisfied and happy with the WDH/Stabilizer. 'Slogger |
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Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger
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Seanl
Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633 |
Posted: 19 Jul 2012 at 1:07pm |
A WDH should help with this. A Weight Distribution Hitch puts a set of spring bars between the TV and Trailer. The springs resist movement of the trailer on the ball so it does not bounce as much.
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 19 Jul 2012 at 11:42am |
I just have a plane hitch on my F-150, and have ride issues at slow speed (25-35) over bumpy roads. The pod gets the truck rocking, and while it is still controllable it is less than comfortable. Will either of these hitch options help with that?
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 19 Jul 2012 at 8:35am |
With beefier TVs you are right, you don't need either. However, I've towed with and without my WDH with my Suburban and the ride quality was still noticeably improved when the WDH was in place. So I plan on using it, even though it isn't necessary for safety, etc. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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TerryM
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950 |
Posted: 19 Jul 2012 at 4:25am |
Then again you might not need either. It depends on what your towing with. I'm towing with a Ford F-150 and don't need anything. When I first got my Pod I towed with a Jeep Liberty 4X4 that was built up for off road use. It didn't need any help either. If it had been stock I probably would have needed an equalizer hitch.
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Footslogger03
Senior Member Joined: 21 Jul 2011 Location: Laramie, WY Online Status: Offline Posts: 362 |
Posted: 18 Jul 2012 at 10:32pm |
=========================== Our first thought was "Sway Control", since we had a few scarey episodes in high gusty winds with our 177. In the end though we decided to get the "Equalizer" that gave us both the Weight Distribution and the Sway Control. This is our first trip since having it installed and so far it has been everything we expected. Ran through some rough winds and hit some highway sections that were pretty wavy. Never felt a thing from behind. Very glad with our decision and purchase. 'Slogger |
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