Want tow vehicle recommendation for 179

Originally posted by WashStateNana After much deliberation and mind-changing, we purchased the 2010 Yukon. The price sounds high, but the price was right in line with several similar age/mileage local vehicles. The dealer came down a couple thousand, so we feel like we got a fair deal.....and we love the extras. After we recover from the big cash drain, we'll be ready to drive the TV to dealers and private parties to find the second half of the team.  Thanks, everyone, for your helpful comments! Without you, we would have bought wimpy instead of powerful

No, thank you! I can now put away my jug of Maalox...until the question comes up again.   

I think I hold the record for towing an Rpod with the most wimpy tow vehicle. Back in 2008, I bought a new CMC Canyon (185hp 4 cyl.) and was towing a Coleman Taos popup (@995lbs.) Life was good.

Then I decided to buy my Rpod (the following year)and make my trip to the Rocky Mts. that I had always dreamed of. Well, I made it (Devine intervention?) and have the pictures to prove it:

Rocky Mts.

While I could go on at length, let's just say the drive there and back (from central Indiana) was less than 100% enjoyable.

You did well in not choosing "wimpy". Congratulations on your new vehicle! Good luck and good/safe travels.

 That's funny, Don. Glad we were spared the vehicle two-step.

We have the 179 and tow it with a Nissan Frontier

Yes, indeed - what a beautiful state this is! We're going to start our road trips with the goal of visiting every county in the state - great scenery, parks and campgrounds, and fun map-and-journal work with the 8-year-old.

I am so glad that we don't have to worry about towing. Although I probably shouldn't say this out loud on an R-Pod forum , we've been looking at other brands of trailers now that we can tow more. I like my creature comforts and want a dry bath and little more space.

We just bought a 1996 Nash model 21W. We wanted a max of 18' (plus tongue) but always-made beds for three. Seems like trailers have gotten longer recently. This is perfect - small enough for a weekend jaunt but good for long trips, with a rear bedroom plus a bunk and a dry bath.

Our friend's R-Pod started our search, but we were won over by Nash's high quality and four-season build, so we were glad to find this. It needs cosmetic refreshing but is mechanically sound (love the stove with oven and large 2 door Norcold fridge). And two entry doors, too.

I hate to leave this forum - y'all are so friendly and helpful!

Happy trails...Pam