F 150, Need Equalizer Hitch

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   I purchased the e2 for my f-150 to tow my 183g.  I decided to drive my 7 hour trip without it as it was pouring rain and i didn't want to assemble it in the rain.  Long story short, it towed like a dream.  I am going to return my e2 and just get a sway bar.
Everything plays a part and you will never regret having a WDH.  Your towing comfort level, specific setup and how you load the pod will all play a factor in whether you NEED a WDH.   

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podvader Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 22 Jan 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 63	Topic: F 150, Need Equalizer Hitch Posted: 20 Sep 2016 at 4:25pm
	I purchased the e2 for my f-150 to tow my 183g. I decided to drive my 7 hour trip without it as it was pouring rain and i didn't want to assemble it in the rain. Long story short, it towed like a dream. I am going to return my e2 and just get a sway bar. Everything plays a part and you will never regret having a WDH. Your towing comfort level, specific setup and how you load the pod will all play a factor in whether you NEED a WDH.

Hunter74 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 Mar 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36	Posted: 20 Sep 2016 at 2:47pm
	same with me as techntrek. I tow with a 1500 Ram Hemi I use a Fastway E2 equalizer. By the specs of my truck I shouldn't need one either, but I towed once with out it, and hit wind and I could see the trailer moving around behind me, was very unsettling. I have never not towed without it since. Even to the dealership which is 20 minutes away, I always use it.

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 19 Sep 2016 at 8:35pm
	Welcome. I bought a WDH when I towed my pod with a Sienna. Then I bought a Suburban, which by the numbers doesn't need one. I found on the first trip out that the ride quality was much better with it so I always used it.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

dayman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Posted: 19 Sep 2016 at 8:18pm
	I have the same tow vehicle except with a v8. Traded after a few trips with a Jeep Wrangler jk that felt strained. I just have the anti sway bar (one side) and have had no issues, even with long hauls (couple hundred miles) at interstate speeds. Congrats on the pod and truck!

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289	Posted: 19 Sep 2016 at 8:14pm
	Sway control? Absolutely! Equalization? Maybe. It depends on the suspension of your F150. If you hitch up your R-Pod and notice that the back end squats and the front end lifts, then some form of weight distribution hitch, whether the Equal-i-zer, the E2, or the Andersen no-sway is something I would think you would want. Any of the three I mentioned would combine both WD and sway control. Since you say it came with the controller built-in, you may want to watch this video from Ford.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Corvettedave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 18 Sep 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 19 Sep 2016 at 8:04pm
	Hi All, just purchased a 2016 178 R pod. Had a Honda Pilot as TV, but after reading here, we went out and bought a 2013 F150 Supercrew 4wd, with the 3.5 L Eco Boost. The F150 has a trailer package with electric brake control, anti trailer sway control and proper 7 pin hook up. Is it necessary to also have an Equalizer hitch or similar. Dealer has a single arm sway control bar that they say is enough. Your thoughts on this would be helpful.