How to Determine Which Fastway Weight Distribution Best for 2003 Honda Odyssey Towing R-Pod
Question:
2003 Honda Odyssey with R-pod 180 2800 dry weight and 290 hitch weight. My hitch receiver is quite low, therefore I am assuming that a Trunnion system is most appropriate. Do I need to go to the 600 model or is the 450 more than adequate? The empty weight of the of the trailer is 2717 and the GVWR is 3880
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Expert Reply:
You are correct that the Trunnion bars will give you the best ground clearance for your R-Pod trailer and 2003 Honda Odyssey.
When picking out a weight distribution you want to do it based on the loaded tongue weight, which also includes the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle. Typically it is 10-15 percent of your Gross Trailer Weight (GTW). For your fully loaded 3,880 lbs. R-Pod that could be 271-582 lbs. of tongue weight.
Since the towing capacity of your Honda Odyssey is 3,500lbs, I recommend the Fastway 450 # FA92-00-0450 over the 600 model because it will suit your vehicle and R-Pods needs just great, with its 100-450lbs tongue weight range.
The only additional item you will need to complete your weight distribution system is the hitch ball with a 1 inch diameter shank like the 2 inch ball # 40038 or the 1-7/8 inch ball # 19260.
I have linked all the above mentioned parts to this page for your convenience.
Products Referenced in This Question
1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 4,500 lbs GTW, 450 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 200 lbs
- 300 lbs
- Fastway
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