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    Posted: 07 Apr 2014 at 11:31pm
I have a Nissan xterra with a 5000lb tow rating and going this weekend to pickup my 178 and I'm wondering if I should get a weight distribution hitch or a sway bar? I will have a 700 mile drive from the dealer with the trailer.
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Posts: 100 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Apr 2014 at 12:37am
We chose an E2 hitch, which has both.  Easy to use and makes us feel safe.  Not that we have anything to compare it to, as the pod is our first pull-behind toy...
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Posts: 387 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Apr 2014 at 10:12am
Mabe hook up to the pod at the dealers and test drive it. You will get a feel of the trailer and can determine if you need a wdh or sway bar. If you think you may need one buy at the dealer or here by rv supply like camping world. We use a sway bar mainly because when the fresh water tank is full we get a little sway , other than that the pod tows great.  We are towing with a ford f150 v/6

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Posts: 913 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Apr 2014 at 10:28am
I wonder if the fact that your F150 may have a longer wheelbase and is heavier than the Xterra,that may be the reason you aren't affected with sway as much? I am not an expert, but I do believe that having read many of the towing comments over the years, the longer wheelbase of the tow vehicle and it's weight seem to be a big factor. I leave it to the campers who have more experience to correct me. In any event, enjoy your Pod. Safe Travels.
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Posts: 63 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Apr 2014 at 12:46pm
I talked to a local rv'er / co-worker here and he said diffinately get one. Its a lot better to be safe than sorry and with the shorter wheel base it will help out a lot.
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Posts: 217 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Apr 2014 at 1:42pm
That's exactly my feeling on the subject. I wouldn't be without it pulling our 178 with a Wrangler Unlimited.
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Apr 2014 at 2:03pm
For info on the factors that induce sway, see the link in my signature.
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Apr 2014 at 6:41pm
Hey Guys,

Do you think we'll ever close the WDH/Sway debate? Let's hurry up. Then we can take on tires LOL
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Posts: 63 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Apr 2014 at 6:57pm
I've been reading both sides of the debate for almost a year and figured I would chime in and see if there was an answer yet.
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Apr 2014 at 7:15pm
The answer is ...it depends. I'm on record as strongly recommending WDH and sway control unless your TV is a diesel freight train. But, the conversation go on........

BTW, the train tracks do help with sway Big smile
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