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    Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 8:24pm
The best fuel economy you could expect to see is around 14-15 mpg assuming you tow at 60 mph or thereabouts. That is flat ground, no wind, steady speed. There is no way around it, the air drag of the trailer is the determining factor. Fuel economy goes down from there if you are driving faster, have a headwind, climbing hills, or in stop and go traffic. You can do better if you drive slowly, are going downhill or have a tailwind, but those are rare conditions. It is what it is, really the only control you have is to relax and enjoy a leisurely pace.
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Hello,  bought a 2017 179 Hood River Edition R-pod this summer in Colorado and drove it back here to GA.  Enjoying it so far and appreciate all the helpful comments on the forum. Thanks.Smile
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Originally posted by Jsautee

Hello,  bought a 2017 179 Hood River Edition R-pod this summer in Colorado and drove it back here to GA.  Enjoying it so far and appreciate all the helpful comments on the forum. Thanks.Smile

Welcome! Our first Rpod after larger travel trailers (TT) was a 179 HRE. I really liked the size, comfort, convenience of it. Dear wife (DW) missed the north south bed so we've moved on to a 195 HRE. I believe you have made a good choice! Enjoy - and visit often :-)
Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE
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We picked up our new 196 HRE on December 18th and pulled it 7km down the road to our storage spot and there it has sat for 3 months. Finally getting excited about using it as the weather is starting to turn and we have managed to get a couple campground reservations.

No - we didn't drive off with the safety chains dragging on the ground LOL
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2007 Chevy Suburban LTZ. Pulls the R-POD up steep gravel forest roads almost like there's nothing being towed behind it. 
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~dani~ 2019 RP180 purchased 5/15/21; towed by 2014 Willys Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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Well my picture came out enormous, but you get the idea! 
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WFrog, 

Welcome to the forum! You can always edit your JPG file with Paint and resize it.



Gone camping Big smile
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Hi all!

Bought my 2020 190 Hood River Edition last May.  After years of tent camping I decided to add some luxury to my fishing trips.  In addition I bought a new toy to haul it!  Been on 5 trips so far including Yellowstone.  I was planning on Banff in Canada or an Alaska trip but then the Covid shut things down so I stayed local.

Having a blast so far and learning a lot! 






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Very nice! Enjoy the trips.
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