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    Posted: 24 Mar 2019 at 6:59am
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I don't want to be a party pooper but I'd urge some caution on your trailer vs tow vehicle selection.  The 195 is a really large r-pod and the Ridgeline is a relatively light tow vehicle. The weight specs on the 195 aren't out yet but you can be sure its going to end up heavier than any of the other rpods.  And once you've loaded it it will almost certainly be a lot heaver than the unloaded vehicle weight would lead you to believe. 

Have you checked all your towing specs for your Ridgeline? There's more to it than just the tow rating, you need to look at tongue weight, max gross combined vehicle weight rating (including the weight of what you're going to be carrying in the Ridgeline), weight distribution hitch capability (you'll most likely want one for that rig), and trailer max frontal area limits (if there are any).  
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Mar 2019 at 9:43pm
Hi all; 
 New to the forum, My kids are grown and the hubby and I are downsizing from a 5th wheel to the rpod. We just happened to be looking at the same time the orders for 195's are going in. Our rationale for buying that one, is my husband is 6'4...His feet need to hang off the end of any bed we are in. ok, ok we just like the overall design, and the storage in this one is incredible.
But honestly I was really looking forward to an r-dome....sadly not an option on this model.
we will be towing with a Honda Ridgleline. 

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