Towing 2020 R-pod 195 - Event Date: 21 Jul 2020 - 30 Jul 2020

We bought a 2020 R-pod 195 dry weight 3687lb hitch weight 362 lb(weight distribution/sway hitch). We currently have a 2009 GMC Acadia SLT FWD with factory tow package/tow mode rated for 4500 lb tow capacity and installed a break controller ( where we bought the trailer) we have 122,000 miles on the GMC and are thinking about buying a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder 4wheeldrive with factory two package rated for 5000lb two capacity with less than 35,000 miles. Is this enough vehicle to safely/comfortably tow the R-pod 195?
We have gotten mixed messages from trailer dealer about the Acadia abilities to tow this trailer and not sure about going for Nissan Pathfinder. Any experience out there that can help??🙄 We are towing across country and back for a month long road trip this fall.

I agree with neither vehicle being adequate to tow, especially cross country. I tow my 195 with a Nissan Frontier with 6100-6500 tow capacity (depending on who you ask) and it can tow it, but long steep climbs work it. I think if your going thru some of those western mountains, it would be a little touchy. Having a 5000 pound tow cap will be really tough. Can you find a 2017 or newer pathfinder, they have a 6000 pound tow cap now. At least that gives you a good fighting chance. 

800 lbs isn't that much. Your batteries aren't included in the dry weight. If you plan on boondocking you should get two, 6V golf cart batteries are best. That would add over 120 lbs. Dry weight doesn't include the water in the water heater, 50 lbs. If you fill your fresh water tank because you don't have water where you;re camping that's 250 lbs. You probably will want a better mattress, that will add 30 lbs or so. And we haven't even gotten to food, beverages, and clothing etc....

Thanks for your input it is helpful and I'm looking for vehicles with better tow rate now, looks like we will spend more to get what we need. Lesson learned. Looking forward to getting on the road with safe vehicle and enjoying the country.

To add to mjlrpod's point, don't think towing with a lighter vehicle will improve your fuel economy. The air drag of the trailer and the speed you tow at will set your fuel use, not the size of the tow vehicle.  You will get around 12-14 mpg, maybe a little more if you drive 55, less in the mountains.