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grand beaver
Groupie Joined: 07 Feb 2016 Location: Western Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 52 |
Topic: Fastway E2/600 install Posted: 02 Mar 2016 at 7:58pm |
So from here...... (worst packing job ever )....to here.....to here hopefully ......any words of wisdom?...I have read that the instructions are not so great?....I am pretty handy so I will figure it out eventually but anybody got any tips/tricks?....Thanks
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 03 Mar 2016 at 8:41pm |
I had the same problem when my E2 arrived, I was worried parts would be missing. I don't think the instructions were bad.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 03 Mar 2016 at 9:06pm |
Installation of the E2 is very easy. With only one propane tank you will have no trouble positioning the brackets properly. Use a torque wrench to insure proper installation. When you start to adjust it keep in mind:
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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grand beaver
Groupie Joined: 07 Feb 2016 Location: Western Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 52 |
Posted: 03 Mar 2016 at 10:21pm |
Thanks for the replies. After reading the instructions a couple times I am feeling pretty good. Borowed some tools to get the ball torqued down and will try the install in stages this weekend.
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grand beaver
Groupie Joined: 07 Feb 2016 Location: Western Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 52 |
Posted: 07 Mar 2016 at 10:49pm |
So here is the results of the install...... I am pretty happy with the results. The instructions were overly complicated but the adjustability built into the system will give me some options if it doesn't tow as expected. I was worried about the safety chains being to short with these stinger length but it appears to be fine. We are headed up the beautiful Columbia River Gorge from Portland to Arlington to see my folks this weekend so it should be a good test run. I am secretly hoping for some wind (which isn't a stretch) in the Gorge to really get a feel for it.
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 08 Mar 2016 at 7:51am |
Looks perfect. You're good to go. Have a good trip.
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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Posted: 08 Mar 2016 at 8:24am |
Ditto.....looks good to me.
I have this same hitch and have been pleased with it. Safe travels! |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 08 Mar 2016 at 1:58pm |
Congrats on the installation. Be ready to adjust it a few times.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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grand beaver
Groupie Joined: 07 Feb 2016 Location: Western Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 52 |
Posted: 15 Mar 2016 at 7:56pm |
So our first trip was a success. We encountered some massive headwinds (40+ mph!!)on the way back thru "the Gorge" but the Pod handled great. I won't tow without a WDH ever again! I am gonna make some small adjustments to the angle of the Pod tongue to tip it down ever so slightly but over all am very happy. I don't understand why anyone with a "marginal" TV would ever consider not having a WDH. I am a "worst case scenario" kinda guy so I always am gonna think about the windstorm we went through this weekend
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