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    Posted: 05 May 2018 at 1:13pm
Originally posted by onazip

Did some driveway camping this past weekend.  The 176t will work well for us.  

I installed the WDH and was much happier going down the road.  

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W919GLM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Funny thing, the latches that "lock" the queen bed lid are not operable.  They do latch, but don't lock.  the key will not turn.  Do y'all have the same issue?  

Also, they gave us some keys that fit nothing.  They look almost exactly like the 751 key, but are missing a groove so they fit no where.  (yes, i tried them for the queen hatch).  

We got a key without the groove as well.  It's worthless. Get copies of the one with the grove.  Take it to a hardware store and get the right one.  They're universal.
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Welcome!  We picked up our 2018 176T midsummer last year.  Love the extra space and open feeling the tent provides.  In very cold weather we keep the tent closed which also works just fine. Just picked up the Ikea mattress for the large bed.

Our rpod came with 3 keys.  one for the main door,  one that's does the storage lockers and rear hatch and one for the outdoor shower door.
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Did some driveway camping this past weekend.  The 176t will work well for us.  

I installed the WDH and was much happier going down the road.  

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W919GLM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Funny thing, the latches that "lock" the queen bed lid are not operable.  They do latch, but don't lock.  the key will not turn.  Do y'all have the same issue?  

Also, they gave us some keys that fit nothing.  They look almost exactly like the 751 key, but are missing a groove so they fit no where.  (yes, i tried them for the queen hatch).  
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Congrats from a 176t owner. Love mine. Get a new mattress though. The stock one is awful.
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We just got a new 176T as well.  Looking forward to sharing some great memories. 
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"Problem with trucks is anything in the back is essentially unsecured. Anyone can walk off with it.
And I have not seen many toppers, covers, etc that a determined man with a jackknife couldn't get into in 5 minutes. Plus IMO upkeep is higher on trucks, although those larger SUV's probably blur that line a fair amount."

I have a solid cover on the bed of my pickup that is just as hard to get into as a car.  Realistically that is not hard either.  All any of this does is remind honest people that they are honest.
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I also have a frontier, and I had a tonneau cover put on it. I dont pretend it can't be opened with a simple pry bar, but, it does offer a small amount of security for bed cargo. The problem with most suv's as a tow vehicle is, they just wern't built to be a tow vehicle. Many suv's "look" like they are powerful, only to find out they are built on a toyota corolla platform. My frontier has part time 4 wheel drive, so the normal maintainance you think of with trucks is cut way back. It helps improve gas mileage as well, although the frontier isnt great on gas. 
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We towed comfortably with our Dodge Grand Caravan for year, over 20,000 miles. All was well. We upgraded to an F-150 with a cap on the back. I am really impressed with the handing an ease of towing with the truck.
I agree, that the caps are not as secure as our van was, but I like that storage in it and barring driving an armored truck, if they want to get in they will do whatever damage they have to. 
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Our Rpod 189 is supposed to be right at the 3,000 lb mark. So I have been looking at vehicles with 5,000 capability.  Just giving myself some wiggle room.

Problem with trucks is anything in the back is essentially unsecured. Anyone can walk off with it.
And I have not seen many toppers, covers, etc that a determined man with a jackknife couldn't get into in 5 minutes. Plus IMO upkeep is higher on trucks, although those larger SUV's probably blur that line a fair amount.

4wd has more things to go wrong, and higher costs if it does go wrong. I've driven pickup's most of my life.
Just not sure I want to retire in one.

Yeah I'm an ol farm boy, it shows.
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Posts: 6429 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Apr 2018 at 8:14pm
Originally posted by Ghosthawk

Greetings from the Great White North (almost)

Cindy and I are in Fargo ND, have a R-pod 189 coming in June. Busy shopping for essentials until then.

Still looking for a tow vehicle, have a couple of dealers watching for newer vehicles with tow packages

Welcome! Be aware that just because it has a tow package, it is not necessarily suitable. We towed with a 2016 Ford Escape with tow package. It had a 3500 lb tow rating. Our R-Pod is an RP179 which is pushing that limit. While for the most part, it worked, I would have traded eventually if we had not had an accident that forced the issue. Now we tow with a 2010 Nissan Frontier LE 4x4 Crew Cab. It has a 6100 lb tow rating. While the engine in the Escape was smaller, it was turbocharged (Ecoboost), which meant that it kept its power as we increased in elevation. The Frontier's V6 is twice the size but loses 4% power/1000 ft gain in elevation. So at anything above sea level, the Escape had more power than the Frontier. The biggest difference is in driving axle. The Escape was FWD. If it had been AWD, it would have been better. The Frontier is RWD unless switched to 4WD. Traction is better when the rear axle is doing the work.

While I liked the SUV body style, I like the crew cab pickup better. It has the advantage of having a bed into which things I don't want in either the cab of the tow vehicle or in the R-Pod can be stowed. We have a bed cover so things stowed there stay dry. I dont' know the type of vehicle for which you are looking. I hope you find something suitable in time for you to pick up your RP189.
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