Will Air Safe Cushioned Hitch Help Protect a Forest River RPod Camper From Damage on Rough Roads?

Published 10/15/2026

Question:

I have a 2023 Toyota Tacoma towing a 2022 R-Pod 190. We do a lot of camping on gravel roads and some of them are pretty rough. I'm looking for something that will take some of the bouncing out of the camper so its not getting beat up so much. Would an air ride hitch help with that?

asked by: Dennis

Expert Reply:

Hey Dennis!

Absolutely! The Air Safe Shock Absorbing Ball Mount # AS64VR would be a great upgrade for that kind of camping.

It's built-in air bag cushions the connection between your Tacoma and camper, reducing the shock that travels between them by up to 60%. This will help reduce the harsh jolts your camper experiences on gravel roads, while also making the ride more comfortable inside your truck.

It fits your 2 inch receiver and supports up to 6,000 lbs of trailer weight and 600 lbs of tongue weight which is plenty for your Forest River R Pod tear drop camper.

Do you notice the issue when towing anything else?

expert reply by: Andrew N