Newbie with a 2015 178 -tow vehicle advice

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   Hi,

We have made the plunge into RPod ownership after covering a friends RPod for two years. When they decided to move up into a full time RV - we jumped at the opportunity!  We are selling our Kia Soul for a 2017 Silverado and I am wondering if there are any specific features I should be looking for.  Does the brake ratio matter?  What counts in a tow package?

I am sure the salesman will be happy to give me "best" possible. I would like to know what is important. 

Thank you in advance for any help.

Colleen

2015 178

Family of three w/ a Frenchie

New to RVing and RPods

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CB928 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2017 Location: Washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Topic: Newbie with a 2015 178 -tow vehicle advice Posted: 21 Mar 2017 at 9:38pm
	Hi, We have made the plunge into RPod ownership after covering a friends RPod for two years. When they decided to move up into a full time RV - we jumped at the opportunity! We are selling our Kia Soul for a 2017 Silverado and I am wondering if there are any specific features I should be looking for. Does the brake ratio matter? What counts in a tow package? I am sure the salesman will be happy to give me "best" possible. I would like to know what is important. Thank you in advance for any help. Colleen 2015 178 Family of three w/ a Frenchie New to RVing and RPods
	New to RVing! 2015 RPod 178

Craneman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 May 2013 Location: Tokeland,wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 387	Posted: 21 Mar 2017 at 10:03pm
	Wow,look for towing package ,brake controller tranny cooler and anything that pertains to towing. Engine size v/8. I had a 2006 Chevy w a v/6 and I thought it struggled on the hills Moe
	Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150 Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150

CB928 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2017 Location: Washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 21 Mar 2017 at 10:29pm
	Thank you Moe! V8 - good point!
	New to RVing! 2015 RPod 178

Craneman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 May 2013 Location: Tokeland,wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 387	Posted: 21 Mar 2017 at 11:24pm
	Might add we went to a f150 ecoboost v/6 twin turbo, plenty of power Moe
	Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150 Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150

bgrubbs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Mar 2017 Location: Bellingham, Wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 7:38am
	HI, I just bought a 2017 Toyota Tacoma to tow my new Rpod. The two things that were important to me was that the tow package included an anti-sway control hitch and a trailer brake. I had to add the trailer brake to the package for an extra $350. Bryan
	Bryan

CB928 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2017 Location: Washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 9:23am
	Thank you Bryan! Did the anti-sway hitch come with the tow package or was that added on after you purchased the vehicle? I appreciate all the suggestions! Colleen
	New to RVing! 2015 RPod 178

bgrubbs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Mar 2017 Location: Bellingham, Wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 9:31am
	Yes. The anti-sway came with the tow package.
	Bryan

marwayne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1003	Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 11:13am
	I have a 2016 Tundra with tow package and built in brake controller plus sway control. However the built in sway control is only meant for the truck not the trailer.
	If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 3:36pm
	X1 to Marwayne, I don't think you will get a trailer sway attached from dealer without the trailer specifics. I guess you could get the parts that attach to the hitch. I'm talking about a sway friction bar. I have a 2006 4X4 Silverado with the 5.3 V8, no issues with towing RPod. I also have a 2016 Colorado with the 3.6 V6, L71, no issues. I do use a trailer mounted friction sway bar on both.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 3:50pm
	Get the 5.3L V8 and tow package. It will have everything you need (except a brake controller) and plenty of power to go wherever you want. I have not looked lately but....it seems that they used to offer a factory or dealer installed brake controller - mounted in the dash and $$$$$ I recommend buying a Prodigy controller and mounting it under the dash (around $100). Hooking it up is simple. Other than that, you will need either (1) a ball and bar to fit into the 2" receiver OR (2) a weight distributing hitch (the Fastway E2 is very popular here). If you have any questions, just post!