New Owner of 179

1. Take a video camera (phone video would likely be adequate) with you and video the walk-through. That way, you will have something to which you can refer later. Check drawers, doors, slide-out operation, and have them ensure all plumbing fittings are tight. Have them show you all controls and winterization valves for both the hot water heater and for the water pump. Since it is pretty much past the danger time for freezing, have them make sure the valves are in the summer position. Other than that, ask questions if you don't feel like the detail you have been given was sufficient.

2. I use a hitch lock. It came as part of a Master Lock kit that included locking pins for the hitch receiver and for the lever that locks the hitch onto the ball.

3. We were towing with an SUV, now a mid-sized pickup. We have been using the Equal-i-zer 4-point stabilization hitch since we got our 179. It has worked well. Others use the Fastway E2 or the Andersen No-Sway hitches.

4. See the link in my signature below.