Weight Distribution System Recommendation for 2011 R-Pod 176T

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I am looking at towing a 2011 RPOD 176T Dry weight 2495 lbs and Hitch weight of 288 lbs with my 2012 Volvo XC70 3.2L. I was wondering which weight distribution/sway systems would be better. The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW or the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 4,500 lbs GTW, 450 lbs TW. I am not certain what loaded tongue would be at the moment plus the weight behind my rear axles. Is it better just to go with the 600 lbs TW?

asked by: Nathan M

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Speaking in general terms, tongue weight is made up of about 10-15 percent of the total weight of the trailer plus the weight behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. If your dry hitch weight is approximately 288 lbs with a dry trailer weight of 2,495 lbs and your trailer has a GVWR of 3,788 lbs from what I was able to find online, the Fastway e2 # FA94-00-0600 with a 600 lbs TW capacity would work much better for you than the 450 lb system # FA92-00-0450.

That being said, the minimum tongue weight for the FA94-00-0600 system is 400 lbs, so there may be times (like when you tow your R-Pod dry) where the system won't have enough weight applied to function like it's intended to.

For a system that has a more versatile tongue weight range, take a look at the Reese Strait-Line # RP66072. This system has a tongue weight range between 200 and 600 lbs, which I believe will work better for your application. It also features a superior dual-cam sway control system which prevents trailer sway instead of just stopping it once it has begun, like the e2 system. All in all, this is one of our customer favorites because of its relatively quiet operation and effective sway control.

expert reply by: Carla M

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The Tuson Sway Control is only going to activate the brakes on the trailer to help pull it back straight in line with the tow vehicle so it would be compatible with a weight distribution hitch. The GWVR I'm seeing for a Safari Condo Alto F1743…

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Answer 2

To choose a weight distribution system, you'll need to first determine the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer. To that figure, add the weight of any gear stowed in the cargo area of your Grand Cherokee behind the rear…

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Answer 3

I can understand where weight capacities and limits can be confusing. Your 2016 R-pod 179 dry weight is 2649 lbs with a payload of 1136 lbs. Total you are looking at 3785 lbs with a tongue weight just under 300 lbs. It is true that you do not want…

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For towing your R-Pod 171 trailer with your Jeep Gladiator I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round item #FA94-00-0600. You want to select a weight distribution system based off of tongue weight which is…

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Between round bar systems like #FA94-00-0600 and trunnion systems like #FA92-00-0600, I recommend going with a trunnion system because it will provide you better ground clearance than the round bar system. The trunnion bars come straight out from the…

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The issue with trailer sway is actually more present on smaller trailers than large and being a single axle plays into that as well so I do recommend adding some sort of sway control advice. If the trailer has brakes, the Sway Command Electronic Sway…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

The SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part #SM99251 is compatible with your 2016 Cadillac SRX. However, as you mentioned the stop light circuit on this vehicle will go dead while in tow mode. Therefore, in order to power the monitor…

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