Anti-Sway bars - Event Date: 27 Aug 2014 - 31 Aug 2014 |
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2McPods
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Calendar Event: Anti-Sway bars Posted: 02 Nov 2014 at 2:22pm |
Hi Doug, what kind of WDH with sway control do you have? Thanks
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Pat & Viki McCartney 2015 171 {2McPods} 2014 F150 Pittsburgh, Pa |
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techntrek
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 2014 at 9:18am |
Left side makes it easier for the driver to remove it before backing up, which is a reqirement for the stand-alone friction sway bars.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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hogone
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 2014 at 6:54am |
whats the dif between left or right side..........strictly preference? hogone
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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
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NormanHill
Groupie Joined: 30 Mar 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 49 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2014 at 9:46pm |
Get the sway control. One side should be fine for the pod. The need for a WD hitch depends on how big your vehicle is compared to the trailer. My F150 didn't need WD, but after experiencing some sway from these single axle trailers I'm now a believer in adding it.
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Budward
Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Oct 2014 at 5:20pm |
Here is the one I use- it is on sale for $29.99 (normally $34.99) and if you look you can find a 20% off coupon pretty easily.
It is universal- can be mounted left or right. http://www.harborfreight.com/trailer-sway-control-kit-96462.html |
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2014 179
Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
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Outbound
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Oct 2014 at 2:31pm |
I've got a Husky friction sway bar. http://www.huskytow.com/product/sway-control/ . But there's one from Reese thats essentially the same.
Purchased it from my local dealer (Campkins in Whitby) for about $80. Most any dealer who sells small trailers (e.g. popup/tent trailers) will carry them. The install was reasonably simple: I had to drill 6 holes in my trailer tongue for self-tapping screws - I recommend a titanium bit to make it easier. Also, I had to have a metal tab (included with the sway bar) welded to my hitch - which my dealer was able to do for $20 cash. Note that friction bars are left-sided or right-sided, so make sure you have the tab welded (and drill those mounting holes) on the correct side. |
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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Trinityfly
Newbie Joined: 29 Sep 2014 Location: Northern Calif Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Oct 2014 at 1:36pm |
Just picked up my 179 and drove it the 50 miles home. Dealer said I wouldn't need weight distrubution or anti sway. After reading the above info I am def thinking about getting anti sway. Advice would be welcome
Tow vehicle is a 2011 Toyota Tundra 4.6 V8 with factory tow package What do you all think? How much should I pay? Thanks in advance |
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Joe and Diane, pups Jenny and Tyke. RPod named Lilly.
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techntrek
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 8:52pm |
My story is the same as Outbound's - about 2 years w/o anything until one very windy day. At the time I had a Sienna so I took care of 2 problems and got a WDH that includes sway control. A world of difference in ride quality with the WDH acting as an additional suspension system. When I moved to my current TV I tried half a trip w/o and half a trip with my WDH and have always used it since. Still rides better with it.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Outbound
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 1:56pm |
Need anti-sway? No. I towed my r-pod for almost 2 years without a sway bar. However, after one particularly long, gusty/windy drive with the trailer fishtailing behind me, I decided that a sway bar might be a good idea. It really was; I now won't go without anti-sway. Honestly, it does make driving much more relaxed.
Now, weight distribution may be a different story. Check the spec on your r-pod (different models have different tongue weights) and on your truck (you are aware that tongue weight and tow capacity are different things, right?). If you're close (or over), definitely get a WDH.
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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Newsguy12
Groupie Joined: 30 Mar 2014 Location: Nathrop, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 54 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 11:28am |
I'm towing our 179 with a 2014 Jeep Cherokee with a 4500lb tow rating. No need for weight distribution hitch due to low tongue weight. Installed an anti-sway bar...and I have yet to feel any wiggle even when passing a semi. We just towed it across I-70 from Cincinnati to the Rocky Mountains. My favorite quote is from my wife...."Is it still back there?"
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