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Rouge1953 
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Joined: 08 Feb 2015 Location: Minnesota Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
 Topic: Maiden VoyagePosted: 25 Mar 2015 at 12:00pm |
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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.
Happy podding! |
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Linda and Al
Brody and Bailey - our fur babies 2015 Rpod 179 2013 F150 |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 23 Mar 2015 at 6:35pm |
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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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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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johnmaci
Senior Member
Joined: 17 Jun 2014 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 202 |
Posted: 23 Mar 2015 at 6:11pm |
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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Jamie&Nicole
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Joined: 15 Mar 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Posted: 23 Mar 2015 at 5:22pm |
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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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Joe-n-Terri
Groupie 
Joined: 12 Oct 2014 Location: Navarre Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 53 |
Posted: 17 Mar 2015 at 7:47am |
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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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Joe & Terri
2015 179 2015 Ram 1500 crew cab/ eco diesel 2005 Ram 1500/ Tekonsha Controller Lovestarved Pom/Demanding Chihuahua |
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Patti'sPod
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Joined: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 12 |
Posted: 16 Mar 2015 at 2:15pm |
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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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Patti & Lilah (the dog-child)
2014 RP178 04 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 4WD |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 12 Mar 2015 at 5:23am |
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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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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Joe-n-Terri
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Joined: 12 Oct 2014 Location: Navarre Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 53 |
Posted: 11 Mar 2015 at 8:51pm |
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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.
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Joe & Terri
2015 179 2015 Ram 1500 crew cab/ eco diesel 2005 Ram 1500/ Tekonsha Controller Lovestarved Pom/Demanding Chihuahua |
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CharlieM
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Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 11 Mar 2015 at 8:46am |
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Definitely concur with Techntrek. I have towed two trailers, including a 172 Pod, with two different TVs using the same E2 WDH and never disconnected for backing. As far as I know only the friction type sway bars are troublesome when backing. The Equalizer and E2 hitches have the advantage of not requiring any special alignment when hooking up. If you can get the ball under the coupler you can hook up.
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 11 Mar 2015 at 8:43am |
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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.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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