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    Posted: 12 Mar 2015 at 5:23am
Yes, we have the factory tow package. Last November we came back from Cape Hatteras in the really windy storm that New England had. Kept our speed at 50-55 and had no problems .
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Congrats! Wishing you many happy trips!  This past October I boondocked off the 395 (near Lee Vining, CA) for 31 days.  It got down to 16 degrees at night, which kept my RP 178 heater going on & off all night long....keeping me awake.  I bought the Mr Heater Big Buddy and BOY, what a nice difference!  Sound like a recommendation?  'Tis 
 
  
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Thanks for the feedback on the heater. Curious what you did for power while bondocking that long?
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 New here. Plannin our maiden voyage next month. I missed previous post about water tasting? i scrolled back but could not  find the discussion, Just wondering what the issue with the water was? Congrats on your 1st trip! Glad I lurked around here long enough that i went with the WDH right away even tho the dealer tried to talk me out of it?
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Posts: 202 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Mar 2015 at 6:11pm
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Originally posted by Leo B

Joe & Terri 
We tow with our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, we have a regular Reese hitch. no WDH or sway bars. We have towed from Vermont to Florida/ North Carolina multiple times and have not had any handling or sway problems. We travel with 5 gallons of water in the tank and clothes, pots&pans and all in the camper. WE usually get between 13.5 and 15.5 mpg depending on the wind. We usually drive between 50-65.

What route do you take? I95?
It seems like such a crazy interstate that I am petrified to even think of pulling a TT at 60-65 mph!
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Yes, we drive down I-91 to I-95 in Connecticut then 95 right through NYC right over the George Washington, then down the Jersey Turnpike. It is not that bad, I stay to the right mostly and drive at my pace.  
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Nice looking unit and campground. Hubby and I will be frequenting the US Military campgrounds. I will add this location to our must visit list.
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Jamie&Nicole, The water discussion was just do a taste test before trusting it to taste good. Even with a filter it was not good and I didn't realize it till sinking into morning coffee.
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Rouge 1953, Thanks and we plan on doing the same, just have to get retired, again.
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Posts: 202 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Mar 2015 at 4:18pm
Originally posted by Joe-n-Terri

Thanks everyone for the replies, After a lot of googling last night I am starting to understand the whole wdh sway bar concepts. That said after looking at the several installation videos of the wdh units I was interested in they advised to disconnect or deflate the load leveling suspension prior to use. After my maiden voyage I was convinced I needed a wdh for my T&C but I think since LeoB's setup is as mine I am going to try a few short trips giving the Mopar factory tow package a chance. The day that wasn't comfortable in my Ram 1500 was pretty windy so I think at minimum I may need an anti sway bar for the truck. Just curious LeoB, do you have a factory tow package on your Caravan? Thanks again all.


Did you ever get an answer on the deflation of the air bags?
I just purchased a set of firestone air bags that fit inside the coils but have not yet installed them.
Even with the WDH, the weight of the stuff I put in the back of my Pathfinder still bring the headlights up enough for oncoming vehicles to flash me.
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