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    Posted: 05 May 2009 at 9:25am
Hello,
 
We are going out for hunting R-Pod 175 next week. My Explorer does not have Tow Hitch.
If anyone know the size ( I assume standard ball receiver but not sure what is standard) and dimention between R-pod Hitch and ground (From the R-pod site, it loos very low and adjustable much) Ouch?
 
Any responce will be thankful Smile.
 
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You will need a 2" ball hitch.  On my Highlander I went with 3/4" lift rather than a drop.  It's just a preference that I have in towing.  There is a slight sag on the rear end of my vehicle when it's attached so a lift brought the tongue on the trailer up just enough to level it out when traveling down the road.
 
Good luck in your search and welcome to the club.
 
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Hi James,
 
Thank you for your postion. It is very hard to find R-Pod in west coast. However we found one and we can see and get it next week.
 
Do you recomend 3/4" lifter or a drop?
 
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Hi again.
 
You can try it both ways.  Your tow bar is universal and will turn either way.  One way is a lift and turn it the other way it becomes a drop.  I believe that my 3/4" lift is also a 1.5" drop.  I'd go with this one and try it both ways.  You may find that the drop will work out better for you because I believe your vehicle sets a little higher than mine.
 
BTW...  you are going to love your pod!  And you should have a nice time towing it with your explorer.  Is it the V8 or V6?
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It is V6 engine.
Do we need 4 pins or 7 pins for electric connector. Is it the round one?
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You will need the 7 pin round connector for the trailer wiring cable. Also, your vehicle will need a brake controller in order to operate the brakes.
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