Recommended Trailer Hitch And Bike Carrier For Forest River R Pod

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We are concerned about weight on the back of the r pod and thought a tongue mounted rack that holds a bicycle rack would be good. Then switch the bicycle rack to FJ to get to trail. Any thoughts on that idea?

asked by: Sue K

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I recommend first installing a trailer hitch on the back of your Rpod, and then a hitch mounted bike carrier.

The trailer hitch I recommend is the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch, part # 13703. This will work with RVs that have a frame width between 22 and 72 inches. The hitch can be bolted on or welded on.

The bike carrier I recommend is the Let's Go Aero VeeMe V2 2-Bike Rack, part # VME-V2. This rack is RV rated and has a weight capacity of 50-lbs per bike. This rack weight just 12-1/2 lbs.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Randy

6/14/2020

How do you deal with lose over road clearance as the trailer hitch will hang below the existing frame?

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Chris R.

6/18/2020

Hopefully it's not low enough to actually cause any issues, but you may just need to be careful when backing out of steep inclines like a driveway, etc.

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Sue K.

6/10/2016

We are concerned about weight on the back of the r pod and thought a tongue mounted rack that holds a bicycle rack would be good. Then switch the bicycle rack to FJ to get to trail. Any thoughts on that idea?

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Jeffrey L.

6/13/2016

If your ball mount is long enough you may be interested in one of the bike racks like the Advantage SportsRack V-Rack 2 Bike Rack, part # HE1011. Another option you may be able to work with is the Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer, part # CC-275. This clamps to the A-frame on the front of your R-pod. For a bike rack you may be interested in a rack like the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. I have attached a link to the hitch mounted hanging bikes we offer you can check out.

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For your R-pod travel trailer, the biggest issue you will face is sway , so I recommend he Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW #RP66086 which is rated for total tongue weight between 200…

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I'd recommend you use the Bike Rack Bunk adapter part #CC-275 to allow you to carry a bike rack over the propane tanks of your R-Pod. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this adapter is the Thule Camber 2 part…

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Answer 3

We have a replacement converter section for your WF8955 with the part #PD4655V but this is not compatible with Lithium batteries. For a new converter and panel that would be compatible with lithium batteries at some point in your future…

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I recommend installing the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118781 on your 2022 Honda Odyssey when you install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98855. The Tekonsha harness will plug into the factory connector already on your Odyssey in…

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Answer 5

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I…

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Use of a weight distribution hitch (WDH) is recommend whenever a trailer weighs more than half the curb weight of the tow vehicle. Since your Odyssey's curb weight is about 4400-lbs you should definitely use a WDH to tow your R-Pod 178. Do…

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The distance from the hitch pin hole to the beginning of the reinforcing gusset of the shank provided with the #RE34FR Reese Weight Distribution Kit is 3-7/8 inches, as shown in the provided photo.

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I looked up the weight of your 2003 Trail light by R-Vision and found that it would have a tongue weight range between 400 and 600 most likely so based on that the weight distribution you'd want is the Reese Pro Round Bar part #RE34FR which…

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The amount of actual cargo weight you can safely transport on a hitch cargo carrier installed in a bumper-mounted hitch is determined by the lowest-rated component. Those components consist of the RV's bumper, the hitch such as #UF35-946401…

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Answer 10

The 2019 Toyota 4Runner comes with a factory installed trailer hitch receiver and wiring. There is no information in the owners manual considering weight distribution system use but it does state to distribute the tongue weight as you can see in…

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The handle is actually the on/off switch for the unit and the bolt under the handle is the tension adjustment bolt. You will need to turn the On/Off handle clockwise (tighter) until the handle will stay firmly in place parallel with the main body…

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Answer 12

The best option for wireless brake controllers is the Curt Echo #C51180. It is the easiest to plug in and go when you need to use a brake controller with your trailer. Once you have a 7-way connector installed in your vehicle, all you need is to…

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