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    Posted: 12 Dec 2017 at 4:16pm
We are fortunate in having a variety of tow vehicles to choose from depending on the situation:

2016FordTransit250LWBEX by Mel Lester Jr., on Flickr
For heavy duty, we can use our trusty 2003 Dodge W2500 4x4 or the 2016 Ford Transit Camper Van.  I towed our 180 Hood River edition home from the dealer this past Saturday (about 100 miles away) and got 19 MPG (diesel) on the way to the dealership (freeway 65-70 MPH) and 15 MPG on back roads going home (55-60 MPH).  The Dodge pulled the rpod like it wasn't there.

IMG_0656 by Mel Lester Jr., on Flickr
If off road activity is anticipated, any one of our Jeeps should be able to get the rpod to the trailhead.  Later this month, we will take the rpod to the Southwest for a month behind the Wife's Cherokee.
  • 2015 Cherokee Trailhawk (Wife's daily driver)
  • 1989 MJ Comanche 1 ton
  • 2008 JKU Unlimited (My daily driver)
BlodgettSnowStorm 005 by Mel Lester Jr., on Flickr
Or for those really retro occasions, my 1976 Dodge W100 Powerwagon!
2018 Hood River 180
2016 Ford Transit 250 CampVan
2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
2008 Jeep JKU Wrangler X
2003 Dodge 2500 4x4
1989 Jeep MJ Comanche
1976 Dodge W100 Powerwagon
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Our 2016 Ram Rebel and 2015 RP179.  Pleased with this combo.  10,150 lb towing capacity, but the payload is so low, there would be no legal way to tow much over 6000.  I think many, many combos end up in that situation with the state of modern crew cabs.
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2016 Ram Rebel 5.7
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Just picked up a new RP 177 already planning a trip to the Oregon coast next week
2017 Rpod 177 Hood River
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Congrats!! Nice set up!!
Leo & Melissa Bachand
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How do I post a pic of my rig? Can’t figure it out. The tree symbol only takes me to an option for a web site.
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Originally posted by tjunk2021

How do I post a pic of my rig? Can’t figure it out. The tree symbol only takes me to an option for a web site.
You have to post it to a web site that will let you insert a link to. This site does not have space for uploads (I think).
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Hello Patrick, my wife and I are about to acquire a R-pod but the model is not final. We have a 2016 Dodge caravan with a towing capacity of 3500lbs like your car. we thought of the model 177 to 2500lbs to have room marge with the vanne, but it is certain that the model 180 is larger. Your comment and all comments from the owners of R-pod are welcome to enlighten us
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Postimage.org is the site used by some. I host my own images, but not everyone has the equipment or knowledge or time to do that so Postimage.org works.

As for the 180 with a Caravan, if you tow on relatively flat terrain, it may be okay. Don't try it in the mountains though as you will be very much disappointed. We were towing our RP179 which is roughly the same size and weight as the 180 with a 2016 Ford Escape SE with 2L Ecoboost engine. That also had a 3500 lb tow rating. It worked well but I knew the limitations. After we encountered ice with a very strong crosswind, we had an accident and had to change tow vehicles. I now tow with  a 2010 Frontier 4x4. While the V6 is twice the size, the power of the Ecoboost showed in mountains as it does not lose power like the non-turbo or supercharged engines do.

One thing is whether your Caravan is FWD or AWD. If it is FWD, you will absolutely need a Weight Distribution Hitch, preferably with sway control such as the Equal-i-zer or the Fastway E2 or the Andersen No-Sway. This will be needed to make sure you have enough weight on the front axle for traction and steering. Even with the WDH, traction with the Escape could be marginal if the road were slick and probably nearly impossible if we needed to start from a stop uphill on a dirt road. The Frontier is manual 4x4 but the primary drive axle is the rear axle so it does not have the same issue as the Escape and possibly your Caravan. I'm not saying it won't work, but be aware of the issues.

I wish you well in your search for the R-Pod that is right for you and your family. We have enjoyed ours and I have done a number of modifications to it to make it even better and more suited to our use.
StephenH
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Originally posted by lamyber

Hello Patrick, my wife and I are about to acquire a R-pod but the model is not final. We have a 2016 Dodge caravan with a towing capacity of 3500lbs like your car. we thought of the model 177 to 2500lbs to have room marge with the van, but it is certain that the model 180 is larger. Your comment and all comments from the owners of R-pod are welcome to enlighten us
The unladen weight of the RP177 is 2437 lbs, and the cargo capacity is 1308 lbs. This means the the gross weight of the RP177 could be as much as 3745.

Now "maybe" you won't load it up with 1300 lbs of gear, but you'd be surprised by how much you might add without really trying. I would say that is too much for your van.
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Posts: 3 		Post Options Post Options   Quote lamyber Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Mar 2018 at 2:45pm
Thanks for your reply. Yes i will install all the kit to be safe 
And yes we want travel across de Cnd and usa.
So do you thing  the 177 r-pod will be ok. There are just my wife and me. No pet no child no bick. Am i wrong if i gues that the total Max pound will be around 3000/3200.
Bernard and Julie
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