Weight and Sway Distribution Hitch for 2018 Forest River R-Pod 189

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Tounge hitch size on 2018 r-pod 189

asked by: Bill

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Your 2018 Forest River R-pod 189 will require a 2" ball.

I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37040ET as it best meets your weight specifications. A 2" ball is included with this hitch. The Equal-i-zer also features a 4 point built in sway control system that dramatically reduces sway.

expert reply by: Bud M

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I would be happy to! Weight distribution systems are selected based off of tongue weight which is typically between 10% - 15% of your trailer's total weight. This would put yours between 250 lbs - 375 lbs. There's really only a couple…

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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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The owner's manual for the weight distribution system should have a section that details how to check that the system is setup and adjusted properly. This is usually done using a series of measurements of the tow vehicle loaded/unloaded. I…

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I recommend replacing your jack with a center mount like the Pro Series Round, A-Frame Jack w/ Removable Footplate #PSEA2000-14007. That will be your best option to get a weight distribution system on your trailer. Once you have that settled you will…

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With weight distribution systems like the Equal-I-Zer #EQ37040ET that you referenced you can back up and turn slightly but you basically can't jackknife the trailer as it will brake things. If you can imagine how tight of a turn you can get into…

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For your 2003 Nissan Xterra and Forest River Tent Trailer, I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System part #EQ37060ET which is rated for up to 600 lbs. The 400 lb system part #EQ37040ET would not be a good choice as this will be at the…

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Answer 7

First, I recommend getting the Custom Fit Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver #SH27VR. It has a max tongue weight of 500 lbs. Use the etrailer tongue weight scale #e99044 to get your R-Pod set up correctly. When finding the right weight distribution hitch…

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With weight distribution/sway control (WD/SC) systems the best ground clearance generally comes from trunnion-style setups like the Equal-i-zer #EQ37040ET that you referenced. These systems' bars do connect to the side of the head assembly,…

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For your Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37040ET since your tray is right at that 25-32 inches back from the center of your coupler where your brackets need to be, the best solution to use this system is to drill…

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Answer 10

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2008 Honda Odyssey is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame #75270 because it doesn't require any fascia trimming (like the etrailer and Curt might). This, as well as the other trailer hitches, exceeds the weight ratings…

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Hi and welcome to the adventure of pop-up campers. Please note the attached links below for the product reviews, installation instructions and helpful articles that etrailer.com has published. First for your trailer hitch, I recommend the etrailer…

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The weight distribution system I recommend for you with your 2006 Honda Odyssey is the Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution System with 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37040ET. This system uses trunnion-style arms that will help with ground clearance, as…

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