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    Posted: 19 May 2014 at 12:48pm
All good to know.  Thank you!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 May 2014 at 12:11pm
One thing to note is that we usually only carry probably 5 gallons in our water tank while we are towing. Also the wind conditions can really vary your miles per gallon. We usually travel at a steady 55-65, usually not in a rush. We only use the one battery, so we haven't done a lot that has increased the weight of the trailer.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 May 2014 at 10:18am
This is very encouraging news.  Thank you!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 May 2014 at 6:27am
We tow with a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan which has a 3500 towing capacity. We have had no problem towing our 171 and have towed from Vermont to Florida and VT to North Carolina on multiple occasions we average 13.5 mpg driving out of VT in the mountains and 14.5-16 mpg once we get to Massachusetts and south. We have towed through the Pocono Mtns with no problem handling or power wise. It handles the wind well.
We are presently waiting for delivery of a 179 that we purchased, I think it will be 300 pounds heavier than our 171, don't anticipate any problems in towing that.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 May 2014 at 9:34pm
Still searching for Podders pulling with a Lexus RX350. Want to know what it's been like for towing. Or other vehicles with 3500 towing capacity. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 May 2014 at 7:32pm
Lets see if someone with a flair for organizing such an event is interested,
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 May 2014 at 12:09am
Yes to a Wisconsin rally!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 May 2014 at 7:53pm
I think we need a Wisconsin rally.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 May 2014 at 5:13pm
Looks like a really nice time.  We have some reservations in Door County right after that.  Might have to extend our vacation time.Smile
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